Author: MJ Kneiser

People living on Lake Hartwell, especially newcomers to the lake, are often unaware of the rules for addressing issues on Corp property; especially if homeowners on the lake want to make improvements to their shoreline. But shoreline management is an important part of keeping Lake Hartwell pristine and as natural as possible. That’s why Chief Ranger of Shoreline Management for […]

The final leg of the 2024 Liqui Moly Triple Crown Pro Watercross Tour is this weekend at the Tugaloo Mega Ramp at Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia. The Pro Watercross Tour travels  the USA to some of the most beautiful beach and parks in the country. The Lavonia event is the last leg of the Liqui Moly Pro Watercross Tour. […]

For the first time in decades, Franklin County Commissioners have voted to set the millage rate for 2024 at the rollback rate of 8.636 mils for both the unincorporated and incorporated parts of the County. Board of Commission Chair Jeff Jacques read the resolution announcing the equalized millage rates at a special called meeting Tuesday evening. Initially, the County announced […]

Hart County Sheriff’s Office and the Hartwell Police are investigating a string of shootings that began in Hartwell on July 21 that were possibly gang-related. According to a press release issued by Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, four shootings took place; three on July 21 and one on July 26. According to Hartwell Police incident reports obtained by WLHR News, […]

Students in Hart County go back to school today and students at two elementary schools will see some changes. This week, the Hart County Charter System has announced the completion of significant renovations to North Hart Elementary School and South Hart Elementary School, just in time for the 2024-2025 school year. The renovations include a unified color scheme and new […]