Author: MJ Kneiser

Time is running out for local artists to submit their designs for a mural that will be painted on the back of Lavonia City Hall. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is sponsoring the contest for all artists to contribute their designs for a mural that will be overlooking the new splash pad located in Lavonia City Park, according to […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office recently made several arrests following an investigation that was spurred on by a phone call from Mega Motorsports. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, his office was contacted by an employee at Mega Motorsports who was concerned that a customer used fake identification to make a purchase. Investigators were […]

By State Representative Alan Powell, HD 33 Monday, January 30, marked the start of the fourth week of the 2023 legislative session. Several House committees met throughout the week to consider legislation, including the House Rules Committee, which determines what bills should be debated and voted on the House floor, once bills have passed out of their respective committees. Each […]

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating a shooting incident in Royston where a man shot and killed himself in front of Royston Police officers. GBI Agent in Charge, Jesse Maddox said the preliminary information indicates that on Tuesday a woman called 911 and asked to meet with officers regarding a man at a residence on Cook St. […]

The City of Lavonia is undertaking an effort to revamp policies and procedures in an effort to make sure the Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council, and staff are all working together. City Mayor Courtney Umbehant said in his Mayor’s report at Monday’s City council meeting that the recent application by a developer to build townhomes and single-family homes on […]