Author: MJ Kneiser

A Lavonia registered nurse has received the St. Mary’s Healthcare Systemwide DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence. Kalie Heaton, is a registered nurse who provides care as part of St. Mary’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. Heaton is a resident of Lavonia who joined St. Mary’s in May of 2023.  She was nominated by one of her ICU patients. “Kalie is a […]

All of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a slight rise in March unemployment rates. Despite the slight uptick, State Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson says continuous growth is a strong indicator that our economic momentum is not slowing down any time soon. Thompson said once again, Georgia continues to shatter records in growing businesses statewide and creating jobs for hardworking Georgians. In […]

Early voting for the May 21 Primary and General Elections begins today and runs through May 17. Franklin County Election Supervisor Tracie Creason said there will also be two Saturday early voting days. “There are two Saturday voting days on Saturday, May 4th, and Saturday, May 11th. Voting hours are 8a to 5p every day,” she said. In Franklin County, […]

In Hart County, there are two places for voters to cast an early ballot this election. Election Supervisor Robin Webb said voters can go to either the Board of Elections office on Cade St. in Hartwell or the Reed Creek Family Life Center on Reed Creek School Road. Hart County voters are deciding on six contested local races. Sheriff Chris […]

A reminder that Franklin County citizens have another chance tonight 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. The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) is assisting Franklin County and the municipalities of Carnesville, Canon, Franklin Springs, […]