Author: MJ Kneiser

Franklin County Commissioner Ryan Swails has announced he will not run for re-election. Swails, who serves District 3 in Franklin County said Tuesday new opportunities will keep him from serving another term. “I won’t be running for re-election in November,” he said Tuesday night. “I have really enjoyed serving with each and every one of you guys. I like what […]

After six months of hard restoration work, the Old Hardware Store is holding its Grand Opening on Friday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the popular Royston eatery takes place Friday at 10a. Owner Kelley Tamplin tells WLHR News they actually had a soft opening Wednesday for lunch and will be open again today for lunch. The Old Hardware Store will then […]

The City of Lavonia celebrates Arbor Day today, weather permitting. This year’s National Arbor Day theme is Celebrate Oaks and Lavonia with the help of the Boy Scouts will be planting an oak seedling at the Lavonia Ball Fields on Bear Creek Road this afternoon at 2p. In the event of rain, the Arbor Day presentation will be held inside […]

If you are looking for work you might want to attend today’s Job Fair in Toccoa. Paramount Staffing will be having a job fair at 221 N Broad Street, in Toccoa today from 8 am to 5 pm. Immediate openings are for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. “We have a variety of positions open,” said Paramount Staffing’s Emily Hayes. “People […]

From economic development to protecting our natural environment, your House of Representatives mulled over dozens of bills that would address a wide range of policy issues both on the House floor and with our committees this week: House Bill 1044 unanimously passed to encourage and incentivize regional cooperation between Georgia counties, and provide a specific framework for regional development authorities: […]