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More than a month after work to upgrade the City of Lavonia’s only traffic light, the work goes on. The Georgia Dept of Transporation is replacing the old lights with new LED signals at the intersection of SR59/SR17. Crews began work in early February, but according to GDOT spokesperson Teri Pope, the weather and other complications have pushed back the […]

The honor students of the Franklin County High School Class of 2015 are honored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. This year’s STAR Student, STAR Teacher, Valedictorian and Salutatorian along with 41 honors students and their parents were recognized by the Chamber and treated to a breakfast Friday morning at the Swails Center in Franklin Springs. The 2015 STAR […]

Georgia’s newest state historic site, Hardman Farm in White County, is now open for tours. The farm opened to the public for the first time last Thursday. The landmark in north Georgia near Helen is best recognized for its gazebo-topped Indian mound and field of black-and-white cows. Visitors can now enjoy a guided tour of the main house and dairy […]

Time to spring forward. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m.  So, remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said it’s also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms at the same time. “Every year in Georgia there are […]

By David Stephens, WSGC Radio, Elberton An executive for IMEX in Elbert County has pleaded guilty to embezzling over a million dollars from his company. On Wednesday, former IMEX Chief Accountant David Warren admitted to theft in Elbert County Superior Court under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Parks White said Warren […]