Driver Charged in January Fatal Wreck

Charges have been filed against the driver involved in a wreck earlier this year that killed two Franklin County High School seniors. According to the Georgia State Patrol, 18-year old Samuel Parten of Canon has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and driving too fast for conditions. […]

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Alleged Major Meth Trafficer in NE GA Arrested

A White County man is behind bars after an FBI investigation into alleged meth dealing. On Monday, the FBI’s North Georgia Major Offender Task Force along with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office descended on the home of David Hawkins on Pelican Drive in Cleveland, GA. Authorities say Hawkins had allegedly been selling approximately 1 kilo of methamphetamine a week […]

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Lots of Family Fun in Lavonia Area This Weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend that doesn’t involve a lawn mower or a weed whacker, you might want to head down to Tugaloo State Park and Main St. in downtown Lavonia. There’s lots to do this afternoon and this evening at Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia. A volleyball tournament takes place this afternoon from 1-3p for […]

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Search for New Lavonia City Manager Moving Forward

The search for a new City Manager for the City of Lavonia is moving forward. Current City Manager Gary Fesperman is retiring at the end of the year.   On Monday, he gave the City Council and Mayor Ralph Owens an update on the search. Fesperman said they have garnered interest in the position from candidates across the country. “We have […]

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