Author: MJ Kneiser

Raising backyard chickens has become more popular since the price of eggs went up dramatically a couple of years ago. And some residents of Lavonia keep chickens even though the City has an ordinance banning them. Now one Lavonia citizen has complained to the City about being cited for having poultry when other residents who raise chickens have not. At […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer? Well, Lavonia citizens or those who work in Lavonia will have a chance to find out soon by enrolling in the second Citizens’ Police Academy. Sponsored by the Lavonia Police Department, Chief Shane Edmisten said the Academy will meet once a week for eight weeks beginning on September […]

A Bowersville man has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on charges of Aggravated Assault and Battery. According to GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles, agents arrested and charged former Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Jailer Ronnie Banks, age 52, of Bowersville. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an assault following a domestic incident that occurred at […]

The Lavonia Chamber is gearing up for its second annual Taste of Lavonia and next week, they’re asking those vendors participating to come to a special meeting. This year’s Taste is coming in the Fall on October 26 from 2p to 6p in the downtown area and now is the time for restaurant owners and food vendors to sign up. […]