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A joint memorial service is planned for Sunday in Hartwell for Charly and Kelli Schell who were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming last week. Their joint memorial will be held on Sunday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. at The Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center at Hart County High School. A reception will follow from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. […]

Lavonia PD and other law enforcement will once again be at Lavonia Elementary School today for part two of active shooter training. Police Chief Bruce Carlisle says the training is part of the ongoing training officers go through on a regular basis. On Tuesday, Lavonia PD officers along with Franklin Co deputies spent classroom time learning about some of the […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio Stephens County Government is accepting applications for the position of County Administrator. While current County Administrator Phyllis Ayers has not retired nor resigned, the county is looking to fill the position while Ayers is still employed with the county to provide training for her successor. Ayers says they’ve started accepting applications for the position and […]

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging college students who are moving into rentals this Fall to strongly consider purchasing renter’s insurance. Purchasing renters insurance is crucial to protect your property in the event of theft, fire, or other unexpected disasters. Although landlords have their own policies for the property, that does not mean your belongings are […]

Another member of the Franklin County Commission leaves before his term was up. Commissioner for District 3 Ryan Swails officially announced his early departure to WLHR News Monday. Swails, who chose not to run for re-election, said in an email to WLHR News Monday evening that his resignation took effect July 15, and that he notified fellow commissioners and the […]