Author: MJ Kneiser

Early voting begins today for two Hartwell City Council run-off races. For the Council seat to succeed Stephens Ayers, none of the four candidates received 50% plus 1 vote on November 7th. The two with the most votes were Debbie Henry with 253 votes or 40% of the votes and Richard Sheller with 156 votes or 25% of the votes. […]

Royston residents will want to attend Royston’s Annual Christmas Market and Tree Lighting taking place this evening from 5p to 8p. DDA Executive Director Michael Crump tells WLHR News there will be a Holiday Market at the Royston Train Depot, along with late-night shopping downtown, carriage rides, and Lil’ Train rides for the kiddos. Santa arrives at 6p and everyone […]

  A new Pub is open in downtown Lavonia and will be one of the downtown businesses open for Tuesday evening’s Christmas tree Winter Wonderland event. Gumlog Brewing Company on West Ave. opened officially on Saturday. Owners Adam and Megan Woody said it’s been a long journey and they are excited to finally be able to serve the fine folks […]

If mobility is a challenge for your first-time deer hunter, you will want to take note of this unique Adaptive Hunting Opportunity by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. A specialty hunt is scheduled for Jan. 9-10, 2024, only for mobility-challenged first-time deer hunters and is offered by the Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division. Participants will navigate the woods and […]

The North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Foundation Board of Trustees is hosting a free luncheon and community presentation, “The Future of Georgia’s Workforce,” from 12 to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Clarkesville campus Industrial Technology Center. Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chris Clark will provide the keynote address focused on the new Georgia economy and the […]