Author: MJ Kneiser

A possible dangerous incident at the Franklin County Middle School Friday may have been averted by a quick-thinking student. According to a press release by Acting School Superintendent Chuch Colquitt Friday, a student came to class with a gun in their book bag. “Staff and the SRO (Student Resource Officer) responded quickly and the gun was confiscated,” Colquitt said. “Everyone […]

Many of us like to buy and sell items online but if you’re not careful that could be dangerous. Buying or selling items on social media, eBay, Facebook Market Place, or Craigslist can often lead to the seller or the buyer being a victim of a scammer. The Better Business Bureau recommends when selling or buying online from a private […]

The Secretary of State’s office is investigating whether former County Commissioner-Elect Cole Roper violated any State election laws when he ran for County Commissioner for District 4 and then resigned before taking office. WLHR News spoke with an investigator with the Secretary of State’s Investigation Division who confirmed an investigation is underway and could be concluded in the coming weeks. […]

With the current job market, many employers are having trouble finding trained workers for full-time positions. If that’s the case at your business you might consider working with WorkSource Georgia Mountains’ Internship program. Or if you are looking for a full-time permanent job but lack certain job skills, a paid internship might be your answer, and WorkSource Georgia Mountains can […]

The Franklin County Marshal’s office has a new member. County Marshall Freddy Akin tells WLHR News his office has hired Jared Hightower as Assistant Deputy Marshal. Hightower comes to the office from Royston where he worked as the Royston City Marshal. Akin said the two will be working the entire Franklin County area. Last year, Akin came before the Board […]