Author: MJ Kneiser

By Jessica Waters, WNEG Radio  A former Stephens County Criminal Investigator and Lavonia Police Officer has announced his intention to run for Stephens County Sheriff. Rusty Fulbright recently announced his candidacy for Stephens County Sheriff in the 2024 elections on his Facebook page. Fulbright said the issues Stephens County continues to face, such as drugs and gang activities, contributed to […]

The deadline for families and caregivers to request toys for their children from Toys for Tots is December 20 but local coordinator Mike Prather says they will accept requests and hand out toys through December 23. Prather said the drive to collect Toys for Tots this Christmas is in full swing and a number of local businesses in Franklin, Hart, […]

A reminder that the Lavonia City Council will hold a special called meeting this evening to decide whether to annex property owned by Jarrett Foods into the City limits. The Company has purchased just over 16 acres at the corner of Highway 17 and Grady School Rd in the County and they are renovating the existing building for a poultry […]

Several local colleges are part of the November GEORGIA MATCH program for students looking to enroll for the fall semester. November is Georgia Apply to College Month and the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) has partnered with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), private institutions, and Georgia Military College to provide application fee waivers to […]

The Georgia Leadership Institute (GLISI), a local nonprofit organization that develops school leaders state-wide, announced the opening of voting for its fourth annual Hidden Heroes campaign. Over 170 educators across the state were nominated by their communities during October, including teachers, librarians, coaches, bus drivers, custodians, school secretaries, principals, and superintendents. “Schools are the heartbeat of our communities. They are […]