Lake Hartwell Radio
Now that Lavonia has passed liquor-by-the-drink on Sundays, work begins on creating and implementing the ordinance. On Tuesday, Lavonia voters approved the referendum that was requested to be put on the ballot by local restaurants who have a license to sell alcohol by the drink. Lavonia Assistant Manager Charles Cawthon said the City attorney will now put together the ordinance. […]
Read moreBanks in Franklin and Hart Counties continue their climb back from the Great Recession. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has released its annual survey of bank deposits. According to the survey, in 2015 Franklin County banks had deposits of $346,086,000 – up $9.9 million dollars from 2014 but still well below the peak during the real estate boom. In 2007, […]
Read moreA special art exhibit is taking place through the month of November in Lavonia. Hosted by the Pilot Club of Lavonia, the exhibit features works by artists from across Georgia who are disabled. “They submit their work in September and there are about 300 pieces that come to the Georgia Power building in Atlanta, and they’re judged by professional artists. […]
Read moreMAYOR: Leisa Jill Lay – 36 % 36 votes Jim Jordan – 47 % 47 votes Gary Stewart – 17 17% CITY COUNCIL POST 1: Dianne Brookins – 40 or 22.83% Kelly Cagle – 49 or 45.44% Michael Rumsey – 28 or 31% CITY COUNCIL POST 2 Felicia Brown – 44 votes 46% John Smith – 13 votes 13% Janis Dean Stanger – […]
Read moreRENEW THE SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FOR ANOTHER SIX YEARS: YES _______ 1204 or 80% NO ________ 305 or 20% Total: 1509 ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO REFINANCE HOSPITAL BOND DEBT YES ______ 1044 or 70% NO _______ 444 or 30% Total: 1488 FINAL
Read more