Author: MJ Kneiser

This is the last week of early voting before the May 21 Primary and General Election and voting in both Franklin and Hart Counties has been steady and election officials say it may even be record-breaking. Over 900 voters have cast early ballots in Franklin County and in Hart County well over 1,000 early ballots have been cast at their […]

WLHR News has learned that the 3-year-old who was kidnapped by his father last Wednesday is listed in critical but stable condition at the Augusta Burn Center. The little boy, named Bennett Dornellas, according to the GoFundMe page, has undergone a third surgery and is improving beyond expectations. Sources tell WLHR News in spite of the serious burns, he suffered […]

When kids visit the Lavonia Splash Pad in the coming weeks they’ll have another fun attraction to keep them busy. Last week, as part of their participation in a year of kindness, the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce donated a giant Adirondack chair. Built by students from Franklin County High School, the big seat is painted a beautiful shade of blue […]

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, a time to remind Georgians to examine their habits as drivers and riders to safely share the road. Bike to Work Week 2024 begins today through May 19,  and Bike to Work Day is on Friday, May 17. Unfortunately, injuries and deaths from bicycle crashes continue to be a serious problem in many states. […]

If you plan to cast an absentee ballot for the May 21 Primary, today is the last day to request one be mailed to you. Franklin County Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason said so far, they have been getting absentee ballots returned in a timely manner. Absentee paper ballots must be returned by 7p May 21, the day of the Primary. […]