Author: MJ Kneiser

A former Hartwell physician and convicted child molester has filed a motion for a new trial in Hart County Superior Court. According to a report in the Hartwell Sun, Tommy Beeson was in Hart County Superior Court on February 3 to appeal for a new trial, citing Georgia’s rule of professional conduct in relation to his attorney F. Mayes Davison. […]

In Habersham County, a man hospitalized after being rescued from a tree has died. Public Information Officer for the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Rob Moore, the man, identified as 74-year-old Leonard Highsmith of Rabun County died from his injuries late Tuesday afternoon. Moore said units from Habersham County Emergency Services and the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 1p […]

Counseling is being provided for the two Royston Police officers who witnessed a man commit suicide this week. Royston Police Chief Donnie Boleman said a representative from Peer Support was available shortly after the incident happened Tuesday. “Peer Support was here immediately after the incident,” Boleman said. “And a chaplain was here as well. We have a very active Chaplain […]

No one ever thought it could happen here but the problem of students bringing weapons to school is on the rise. That’s why the Franklin County Board of Education has approved up to $200,000 to install hi-tech equipment in each school that will detect weapons. The money will come from SPLOST V. Since last fall there have three incidents on […]

The City of Lavonia is planning to hold a town hall meeting next week at the Spring Street Gym. At the City Council meeting this week, Mayor Courtney Umbehant said the town hall is for everyone who lives inside the city limits. “The purpose of the town hall is to talk with the community about increased code enforcement to help […]