Category: News

Calling all artists in the Lavonia/Franklin County area. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is sponsoring a contest for all artists to contribute their designs for a mural that will be located on the back wall of City Hall at the new splash pad located in Lavonia City Park, according to DDA Director Barbara Busby.   Busby said the contest […]

The City of Lavonia is hosting a reception for retired Police Chief Bruce Carlisle this weekend and the public is invited. The reception is set for this Sunday, January 15 from 2p to 4p at the Lavonia Train Depot. Carlisle retired on November 30 after 14 years as the city’s police chief and 20 years on the Lavonia Police Force. […]

Emmanuel College is partnering with Shepherd’s Hill Academy to provide Emmanuel students with hands-on experience in their fields through job and internship opportunities. Through the partnership, Shepherd’s Hill Academy will notify Emmanuel of opportunities available for students and will recruit for those positions on campus. “In the past and present, we have been privileged to work with several high-quality students […]

The following schools will be releasing early due to the threat of severe weather: Franklin County schools – one hour early Hart County schools – on schedule.  All afternoon activities are cancelled. Stephens County schools – two hours early Habersham County schools – two hours early Elbert County schools – all afternoon activities are cancelled. Banks County – releasing at […]

Josh Smith says he is ready to assume his role as Franklin County Commissioner for District 4. Smith was the sole candidate to qualify for the Franklin County District 4 seat. After hearing the news he was the sole qualifier Wednesday afternoon, Smith said he’s looking forward to serving the citizens of District 4. “I’m super excited about the win […]