Author: MJ Kneiser

Five local students were recently nominated for the North Georgia Technical College Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership. They include Valentino DiGiorgio of Hartwell, Lana Rice of Toccoa, Joseph Smith of Eastanollee, Samantha Turner of Toccoa, and Carmen Vidal of Toccoa. GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s […]

After the record-breaking turnout last week for advance in-person voting, today Georgians across the State are going to the polls to decide who will win a four-year term for the Georgia U.S. Senate seat now held by incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock. Warnock assumed office on January 20, 2021, filling the unexpired term of former Senator Johnny Isakson who died in […]

If you haven’t taken the family through the 2022 Christmas at the Goffs light display in Canon now is the time to do it. Every year, Robbie and Donna Goff, co-owners of World of Tires, have turned their farm on Starr’s Bridge Road into a Christmas wonderland that emphasizes the real reason for the season. This is the 23rd year […]

The City of Royston will hold a public hearing on December 20 on their plans to make improvements to the City’s water system. Royston City fathers want to hear from citizens and get their input. Under Georgia’s Rules for Safe Drinking Water, Royston is obliged to comply with their requirements and with have public participation in the development of their […]

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is warning of two fraudulent apps using their logo and saying they are affiliated with the DNR. Some Georgia Department of Natura Resources customers have reported receiving emails from apps called “The Hunt-IN” app and/or the “Pro Angler Fishing” app claiming to partner with the Wildlife Resources Division. DNR officials say the two apps […]