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Work on the new Lavonia Splash Pad is nearing completion. There were rumors that the splash pad would be opening this weekend, but Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant said there’s more yet to be done to get the water fun attraction ready. He said they were hoping to have it ready for Memorial Day weekend, but now there’s a plan in […]

The deadline is fast approaching to sign up for a two-part class on what to do in the event of an emergency involving mass fatalities. The Carnesville Fire Department is hosting the two-part class on Mass Fatalities and Planning Response and it’s open to the public as well as public safety personnel. Assistant Fire Chief Clayton Bryant said the class […]

The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration ended last week and the Georgia Department of Public Health has issued a press release saying little will change for Georgians. According to the DPH, now that we have safe and effective vaccines, ample testing infrastructure, and most people have some level of immunity due to vaccination or infection, COVID-19 is no longer […]

When the ink dried from Gov. Kemp’s pen, 40 days after the General Assembly adjourned Kemp vetoed 14 bills, issued nine line-item vetoes of the state budget, and directed state agencies to disregard 134 budgeted items. Kemp signed House Bill 19 (FY 2024), the $32.4 billion state budget on May 5, and within a couple of hours, at the close […]

The Lavonia Police Department has a job opening for a new police officer. “We had a police officer take a position in metro Atlanta and it’s a great opportunity for him,” Chief Shane Edmiston said. “We have one opening and we are taking applications. We do have certified and qualified people calling in wanting to get an interview. So, we […]