Author: MJ Kneiser

The Georgia Department of Labor reports that all Regional Commissions recorded a rise in unemployment rates in August. However, the labor force rose in the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia Mountains Regional Commission. Butler said employment was down in all Regional Commissions last month. “As we look toward the fall, we are committed to supporting the workforce as employers […]

The Georgia DNR has charged a Stephens Co man with baiting and killing a black bear. According to their post on social media, Game Wardens T.R. Dooley and Ethan Franklin investigated a suspicious bear kill in Stephens County earlier this month. Upon arrival, they located the bait site, behind the suspect’s house. After interviewing the suspect, he admitted the bear […]

A public hearing is scheduled in Franklin County on the county’s plans to abandon several roads that are expected to be taken over by the City of Lavonia. The public hearing will take place Monday, October 3 at 5:30p at the Justice Center in Carnesville. In August, Franklin County Commissioners began the process of transferring certain roads to the City […]

We’ve been telling you about Saturday’s Lavonia’s fall festival and the overflow of vendors this year but one local town needs more. But the fall festival fun will continue next weekend when the City of Canon hosts their fall harvest festival Saturday, October 1 from 9a to 10p. However, they still need vendors. Vendors can sign up for a space […]

For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Emmanuel College a Tier One Top 50 Best Regional College in the South. For 2022-23, Emmanuel holds 41st place in regional rankings. Emmanuel President Ron White said ten consecutive years in the top 50 college and universities confirms that Emmanuel College is on mission with quality education and […]