Author: MJ Kneiser

Franklin County commissioners are expected to hear the first reading of a new vaping ordinance when they meet for their regular meeting this evening. At their recent work session, Commission Chair Jason Macomson said the Board was approached by the School System to develop the ordinance. “We were recently contacted by school officials about the problem of vaping by students […]

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners, Pittman Construction is preparing to split traffic on SR 11/US 129/Athens Hwy from the beginning of the project at Main St. to Blackstock Rd in Talmo. One lane will be opened for both northbound and southbound traffic, respectively, for continued paving operations. All signs and striping will be in place before traffic […]

The Toccoa Police Department is one of 46 law enforcement agencies in Georgia that will receive a share over $5.6 million in grant funding through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program. Toccoa Police will receive $6,768 in grant monies. In making the announcement Friday, Kemp said the grant program will help pay for essential training – including in use of […]

The Lavonia Pilot Club is getting closer to its goal for the purchase of playground equipment for special needs children. The equipment will be added to the new children’s playground area at Lavonia City Park. Pilot Club member Sarah Young said Thursday the club is almost at their $50,000 goal, thanks to their successful benefit and silent auction last weekend. […]

A Hartwell teen has been indicted by an Elbert County Grand Jury in connection with a fatal crash in Bowman last November. According to a report in the Elberton Star, 18-year old John Carter LeCroy of the Reed Creek area was indicted on one count of driving under the influence drugs, two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first […]