Category: News

With the passing of Lavonia City Councilman Don Canady, the City Council now has a vacant seat to fill. Canady passed away last Saturday leaving two and half years still left in his term. Late Tuesday, City Manager Gary Fesperman announced a special election will take place June 16th at Lavonia City Hall. The Lavonia City Council and Mayor Ralph […]

Franklin County School Superintendent Dr. Ruth O’Dell said almost half of those who graduate from Franklin County High School do not go on to some sort of post-secondary education. Speaking Tuesday to the Franklin County Chamber O’Dell said of the top issues facing school systems, getting students into some sort of post-secondary education or training is a top priority. She […]

If you are a pet owner in Hart County, you will want to take time out today to get your pet vaccinated against rabies. The Hart County 4-H, in conjunction with Hartwell Animal Hospital will be conducting a low-cost rabies clinic this evening from 5:30p to 6:30p in the parking lot of the Hart County Public Library on Benson St. […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa More opposition in Stephens County from parents upset at the prospect of Eastanollee Elementary school closing next year. A second public hearing on that closing took place Monday night in Toccoa. Stephens County School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey is proposing a massive restructuring of the elementary schools as well more personnel cutbacks, all in an […]

Two local communities in Franklin County, the City of Lavonia and the City of Royston, recently received their Main Street Accreditation for another year. Lavonia Downtown Development Authority Director Marie Morse said the accreditation is issued annually, which means towns must adhere to certain standards every year. “The criteria includes meeting ten different performance standards,” Morse said. “They incude, broad […]