Category: News

Franklin County Commissioners have thrown out a plan to suspend the current method of applying for building permits and inspections for residential construction in favor of making some changes to the current method. The changes are primarily targeted at residential home builders. At their work session Tuesday, Commission Chair Jeff Jacques outlined three changes to the current ordinance he believes […]

The 2023 Lavonia Boat Expo is shaping up to be better than ever. Sponsored by the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority, this is the fourth year of the Boat Expo and a lot of vendors will be on hand to tell you all about boats, and all that goes with them. Susan Poole is coordinating this year’s event that is coming […]

Athens-Clarke County Police have charged 21-year-old Jalen Carter, a former UGA defensive lineman, in connection with the accident in January that killed UGA offensive lineman 20-year-old Devin Willock and Toccoa native and UGA staff member Chandler LeCroy. In a press release issued by Athens-Clarke County Police Wednesday to WSB Radio, warrants were issued for Carter on multiple charges for Reckless […]

The state House of Representatives has a bill aimed at bolstering school safety in Georgia. Capitol Beat News reports the “Safe Schools Act,” which has the strong support of Gov. Brian Kemp, passed on a 148-20 vote. Sponsored by Rep. Will Wade, R-Dawsonville, the bill would require schools to conduct an intruder or active-shooter drill by Oct. 1 each year. […]

The Lavonia Planning & Zoning Commission has voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request for a new townhome development previously rejected in January. Developer Kenny Whitworth representing the owners of 7.95 acres on Vickery St. Asked the City to approve his request to rezone the property from R-1 single-family residential to R-3 Multi-family Residential. At their meeting Monday evening, […]