Author: MJ Kneiser

Investigators with the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s office have confirmed that the fire that destroyed Willa Dean’s Tavern in Hartwell was electrical and ruled accidental. In a statement on the Hartwell Fire Department’s Facebook page, Chief Alan Daniel said the investigation into the cause of the fire included fire investigators from his department, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the […]

Volunteer orientation is taking place this evening for people interested in helping the Love Him Love Them Ministry prepare and deliver meals on Thanksgiving Day to thousands of homeless and homebound people in the Franklin, Hart, and Stephens county area. This year, the meal distribution is expected to be bigger than ever, according to Ministry founder Linda Gunter. She said […]

Another major manufacturer is coming to Georgia. On Monday Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Steves & Sons, Inc., a high-volume and family-owned millwork manufacturer, will invest over $100 million to build a new state-of-the-art facility in Jackson County. Kemp said they plan to hire 170 workers over the next three years. This is the second expansion for Steves & Sons in […]

The 75th Annual Marine’s Toys for Tots toy drive is underway and you can be a part of it by donating a new toy next Tuesday during the City of Lavonia’s Christmas Tree Lighting event. Officers from the Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division will be parked at the Gazebo on the 29th from 5p to 7p asking people to fill […]

The countdown to Christmas is upon us and it’s time to get those packages in the mail if you want them there in time for Christmas. The US Postal Service says this year the deadline to mail parcels via retail ground service and First-class mail service is December 17 and the deadline for Priority Mail Service is December 19. If […]