Author: MJ Kneiser

A reminder that the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter re-opens to the public today after an outbreak of the deadly parvovirus in a litter of puppies last month. On May 17, Shelter Director Tammi Jourdenais announced the shelter had to close for two weeks because of a litter of puppies that were turned in and had parvo. The Shelter was due […]

The City of Lavonia continues its effort to demonstrate kindness throughout the year and for the month of June, they’ve chosen to support the town’s farmers market. On the Lavonia DDA Facebook page, Mayor Courtney Umbehant pointed out the Lavonia Farmer’s Market is the only one in a county known for its agriculture. This month’s initiative aims to highlight the […]

By Jessica Waters Madison County authorities have charged a Toccoa man with aggravated child molestation and aggravated sexual battery. Last week, 52-year-old Kenneth Russell Dobbs was arrested and booked into the Madison County Jail in Danielsville. Madison County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division Captain Jimmy Patton, told sister station, WNEG Radio in Toccoa that the investigation began this past April […]

Early voting for the June 18 run-off election in Franklin County begins today and runs through Friday. There are four run-off races for Franklin County voters to decide. They include the race for County Commissioner District 1 between veterinarian Wanda Thompson and Tyler Owenby. Sam Freeman and Cory Pulliam are vying for the District 2 County Commission seat. The two […]

Franklin County citizens have another chance this week to get an overview of the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan. As Franklin County and its five municipalities continue their work on the next Comprehensive Plan, more opportunities are scheduled for public input. Comprehensive Plans are guides for coordinating development policies and capital improvements to help local governments ensure more efficient and effective […]