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UPDATE: According to Hart County Clerk of Court Frankie Gray, a date for a bond hearing for Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby, his son Steven Oglesby and four others has not yet been set. As of Tuesday, Gray he has not yet heard when those hearings will take place. Last week, Hart County Magistrate Judge Thomas Jordan referred six defendents’ bond […]

The Hartwell City Council has agreed to a lease agreement for the campground portion of the proposed Hartwell Lakeside project at Hart State Park. Last week, Hartwell City Councilmen voted 4 to 3 with Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the deciding vote to lease the campground site to RV park developer Barry Stern of Lake Hartwell Campground LLC. Development of the […]

Lavonia has set its holiday event schedule and there is a lot going on for families and friends to enjoy. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is asking local businesses to decorate their windows and storefronts for the holidays. DDA Executive Director Vivian Young said first, second and third prizes will be handed out for the most creative Christmas displays. Winners […]

The Franklin Community Players has announced the sign-ups for its yuletide production of Stories and Songs of Christmas 2019. All members of the community who wish to participate are invited to sign up, on Monday, November 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lavonia Cultural Center, located at 12221 Augusta Road, in Lavonia. Franklin Community Players President Amy L. […]

Today is Veterans Day and over the weekend, the Lavonia VFW Post 5897 held a Veterans Bash Weekend at their E. Main St. post. The Friday-Saturday event included a Friday night concert by the Dukes of Hazard and a dance Saturday night. Also on Saturday, free haircuts were offered to First Responders and veterans at the post. Today, in Stephens […]