Category: News

A new arraignment date for Brent Shubert, the Canon man accused in the January 2013 murder of his fiancé, Bonnie Anne Cooner has not yet been set.  Shubert was set to be arraigned in Franklin County Superior Court on Monday, but it never took place.  Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Parks White said  Monday, due a mix up in his […]

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has named the Franklin County High School STAR Student and STAR teacher for 2014. In a press release issued Monday, Chamber announced The STAR Student for 2014 is Leah Elizabeth Ginn and the STAR Teacher is Mr. Mark Hamner. Now in its 56th year, the STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program has honored Georgia’s highest […]

The 2014 session of the Georgia General Assembly has now passed the midway point, and there is plenty of work remaining for the House of Representatives in the days and weeks ahead. Legislation at the top of the agenda for the final 20 legislative days includes:  Budget: The $20.8 billion annual state budget plan for fiscal year 2015 is still being […]

This report is being made possible by Skelton-Morris Associates,with offices in Hartwell, Toccoa, and now Lavonia.  Insurance since 1912. Schools: Athens Technical College – CLOSED Emmanuel College-no classes Franklin County Lions basketball game POSTPONED Stephens County boys’ basketball game at Lanier HS against Johnson HS — POSTPONED SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS DAYCARES: Bright Promises Children’s Center in Royston & Hartwell Closed […]

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 pm this evening. A winter storm warning will go into effect this evening from 6 pm to 6 pm Thursday for all of Northeast Georgia and the Upstate. Forecasters are calling for about an inch of snowfall today, but not expecting it to stick to the roads with temperatures expected to be in the […]