Author: MJ Kneiser

A Royston man is behind bars in the Franklin County Detention Center charged with arson and burglary in connection with the fire that destroyed the offices of a Royston law firm. Late Wednesday, Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas announced the arrest of Michael Dale Langford, age unknown, of Royston.  The blaze at the Davison & Davison law firm on SR17 […]

Crime is down in Lavonia.  That’s according to Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle in his annual report to the Lavonia City Council and mayor.  During their regular meeting Monday night, Carlisle told the city council and mayor Ralph Owens that part of the reason is because of the tough new district attorney. “We had a decrease in drug arrests from […]

The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is holding a public meeting tonight on the future of the Lavonia Cultural Center.  In November, Cultural Center Director Logan Davison resigned. That sparked rumors the Cultural Center would be closing, but city manager Gary Fesperman said at the time that is not the case. “We want to involve the public and anybody who is friends […]

In Banks County, an open house scheduled for last week in Homer to discuss plans for a new bridge and the resulting detour has been rescheduled. The  original meeting had been set for last Thursday but was cancelled due to the snow and ice storm last week. Representatives will be on hand at the open house to discuss the detour […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter is the first in the state of Georgia to join a national transport program through PetSmart Charities. The Shelter has obtained specialized training to participate in the “Rescue Waggin” program. Shelter Director Jeff Roberts said this is a national transport program that moves adoptable dogs and puppies from shelters that […]