Author: MJ Kneiser

The Hart County Sheriff’s office has set up a special account for people to donate to the family of 3-year-old Bennett Dornellas, the child kidnapped from his home last week in Belton, SC by his father and burned when the truck he was in caught fire. On Monday, Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said the account is open for anyone […]

The Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52 has issued a laundry list of charges against accused kidnapper Joshua Dornellas, 31, of Belton, SC. Georgia State Patrol Post 52 Commander Sgt. Camran Fleming said Dornellas faces a total of 32 charges. They include felony charges of: 1. Aggravated assault 2. Kidnapping 3. Three counts of fleeing 4. Cruelty to a child […]

Looking for a way to kick off June with a bang? The Lavonia Police Department is hosting the 2024 Citizens’ Firearm Academy on June 1. Lavonia Police Captain Mike Smith says the Academy will cover Georgia gun laws as well as when and where it’s appropriate to carry a firearm. And even though Georgia is an open-carry state, there are […]

A favorite eatery for decades in Royston, The Roystonian, is closing this Friday for good. On their Facebook page, owners Mike & Jennifer thanked the community for its support and said it has been a pleasure to serve the community for the past 30 years. According to the couple, they originally planned to do catering full-time but said a pending […]

It’s that time of year when wildlife becomes more active after a cold winter and they’re hungry. While most Georgians treasure seeing backyard wildlife like songbirds and squirrels, the sentiment might fade if you find wildlife digging through your trash can or tearing open bags of pet food on your carport. In most cases, wildlife invades our space because of […]