Author: MJ Kneiser

With the 4th of July falling on a Thursday this year, many Georgians are taking Friday off as well to enjoy an extra long holiday weekend and many of those are looking forward to being on the water. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division reminds all boat and watercraft operators that state law requires all boats and […]

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. The suspension will begin at noon today and continue until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. During this period, construction-related lane closures will be on hold to facilitate smoother travel. However, Georgia DOT urges travelers to […]

If you plan on taking your dogs to where there will be fireworks or people in your neighborhood or family setting off fireworks tonight – don’t. Many dogs are lost on the 4th of July because they’re afraid of fireworks and either ran away from a fireworks event or are left outside in the yard and take off. The American […]

After a year and a half on the job, Franklin County School Athletic Director Clay Moore has tendered his resignation. Moore submitted his resignation to the Board of Education on June 25. His last day was June 30. Moore was named Athletic Director in January 2023 and served as Acting Athletic Director for a couple of months after Jason Oliver […]

Fundraising continues by the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter Board and Staff members to raise money for the completion of the new adoption wing. On Saturday, July 13 Lavonia’s Longhorn Steakhouse is sponsoring another Steak & Eggs breakfast fundraiser. This is the fourth Steak & Eggs breakfast fundraiser and Shelter founder and Board member Dr. Pam Stone says there are still […]