Author: MJ Kneiser

The first of two public meetings on the City of Lavonia’s plan to renovate its public parks is tonight at the Spring St. Park. A second public meeting on the proposed designs for Lavonia City Park takes place tomorrow night at Lavonia City Park. Both meetings will be drop-ins where citizens can view plans for each park, speak with the […]

The City of Lavonia welcomed the completion of the first phase of a new, in-town subdivision this week called Governor’s Walk. On Wednesday, the first four homes along E. Main St. were opened for a special open house and reception for city officials, realtors, and others. Built by GDP Holdings, Inc. the new homes are the first of a multi-phase […]

Early/Advanced voting continues this weekend for local municipal races in Franklin and Hart Counties. People can advance vote in Franklin County Saturday at the temporary offices of the Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration on Hull Ave. in Carnesville – the old Carnesville Elementary School building. In addition to municipal races in the five Franklin County municipalities, voters in […]

The Swails Center at Emmanuel University now has a new look and a new name. Thursday morning, faculty, students, staff, school administrators, and others gathered for a dedication service at the newly renovated facility that is now called the Charles Stanley Chapel. Before his death, the Rev. Dr. Charles Stanley, best known worldwide for his In Touch Ministries, along with […]