Author: MJ Kneiser

Some good news for motorists in Georgia. On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp signed two executive orders extending the temporary suspension of the state motor fuel and locomotive fuel tax as well as the supply chain state of emergency. In making the announcement Kemp said as colder months and the holiday season quickly approaches, Georgians are still facing 40-year high inflation […]

The attorney for Franklin County, Bubba Samuels, has filed for a dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Vulcan Materials subsidiary Calmat. Vulcan purchased approximately 300 acres on Highway 59 in Lavonia, the old Millken plant property back in June 2021, which is now zoned Light Industrial. In the suit, Calmat claims Vulcan has “suffered a special injury not common to […]

It is the day before the General Election and we want to remind you that there is NO advance voting today. Polls will open in your precinct tomorrow morning at 7a and close at 7p. There is one change to where voters in Canon will go tomorrow. Their polling place has been changed to Canon Baptist Church from Canon City Hall […]

Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas is one of the dozens of Georgia Sheriffs who are furious with comments made by Democratic candidate for Governor Stacy Abrams. In a recent debate, when Kemp noted he had the support of 170 Sheriffs. Abrams retorted she wasn’t part of the quote, “good ole boys club.” Her comments infuriated Sheriffs across the State, including […]

Harbin Lumber is working to help make sure children in Franklin County are warm this winter with their Harbin Hoodies Community Coat Drive. Organizer Ashley Guest, Marketing Coordinator for Harbin says she wanted to do something for the community that would help children this holiday season. The Coat Drive runs through Wednesday, November 16 with many drop-off locations throughout the […]