Franklin County BOC Votes to Opt Out of HB581

Franklin County has formally opted out of the Floating Homestead Property Tax Exemption. At a called meeting Friday morning, the Board of Commissioners voted to opt out by a vote of four to one with Commissioner Cory Pulliam not casting a vote. Before calling for the vote, Commission Chair Cortney Long said the County cannot afford to lose any more […]

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Lavonia Train Depot to Undergo Improvements

The historic Lavonia Train Depot on East Main Street is undergoing some improvements. The 114-year-old train depot will be closed while crews install a new roof and new insulation. In 2009, the City launched a massive restoration project of the depot, which was built in 1911. Using grants, donations, and city funds, the crews peeled back decades of overlaid renovations […]

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Ashley Rose Dodd Appointed Lavonia DDA Director

With former DDA Director Barbara Busby transitioning to the role of Lavonia Assistant City Clerk, the City of Lavonia has announced that Ashley Rose Dodd has officially taken over as Downtown Development Director and Main Street Manager. “I love this town, its history, and the people who make it special,” said Dodd. “Downtown Lavonia is more than just a place […]

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Jeremiah Hocutt Receives St. Mary’s DAISY Award for Excellence

Jeremiah Hocutt, a registered nurse who provides care in St. Mary’s Emergency Department, has received St. Mary’s DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence. He was nominated by the family member of a patient who was rushed to St. Mary’s with seizures. “Anxiety was at its worst,” the patient’s family member wrote. “Jeremiah answered all questions and was very compassionate with both […]

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