Author: MJ Kneiser

Only one of the run-off candidates for the Franklin County District 1 race showed up for the run-off political forum last week. Local veterinarian Wanda Thompson is running against local farmer Tyler Owenby. Owenby chose not to participate in this second political forum and sent a representative to read a short statement from him. Thompson did attend and like the […]

The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program aren’t letting a little hot weather stop them from planning for this year’s Fall Festival. Lavonia’s Fall Festival takes place Saturday, September 28 and as in past years, this year’s event promises to have something for the whole family, including arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ play area, and lots of […]

Today is Flag Day, when Americans commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new […]

By Jessica Waters, WNEG Radio, Toccoa In Toccoa, Cruzin’ Down Doyle resumes this Saturday as it heads into its 3rd year. Main Street Toccoa is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will be on Doyle St from Sage St to Alexander St. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors of any year will be welcome. Participants can register at […]

WLHR News reached out to Lavonia Police Chief Shane Edmisten and Hart County Sheriff Chief Investigator Captain Chris Carroll to get more details on the events of Tuesday evening that involved four law enforcement agencies from three counties including a response by Lavonia Police Chief Shane Edmisten to the allegations of alleged police brutality by one of the passengers in […]