Author: MJ Kneiser

There are several local County elections taking place this year in both Franklin and Hart counties and there will be another opportunity in March for people to hear from the candidates running for Franklin County Sheriff. A special political forum will be taking place in Lavonia on Saturday, March 23 at 5p at the Lavonia Community Center in which the […]

The Friends of the Lavonia Carnegie Library have an exciting evening planned for book lovers and aspiring writers alike. On February 12th at 6:30 pm, the Friends will host a special “Meet the Author” event at the Lavonia Masonic Lodge featuring three celebrated writers, Sharon Wynns, Fran Stewart, and Vallorie Neal Wood. The free event offers attendees a unique opportunity […]

North Georgia Credit Union recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new corporate office and branch in Toccoa. Their new corporate office is located at 695 Big A Road. The ceremony last Thursday was attended by officials from NGCU, J. Davis Construction, and LS3P Architects. The first floor of the new 11,000-square-foot, two-story building will feature a full-service branch with […]

The Franklin County Republican Party has announced the date for a Political Forum with all candidates running for County offices. Party member Angela Whidby said the forum will be on Saturday, March 23 at Franklin Springs City Hall. Whidby said it’s an opportunity for the public to come out and hear the candidates for each office and ask questions. “Everyone […]

The City of Franklin Springs is gearing up to celebrate its Centennial this year. At their meeting last week, the City Council heard from Mayor Lee Moore regarding plans for the celebration. Moore told the Council that while the main event or events are planned for this summer, the City wants to begin now to celebrate by holding a monthly […]