Category: News

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Stephens County. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. One man was shot and injured but the deputy involved was not hurt. “The early investigation indicates that at 1:17 p.m., a Stephens County deputy attempted a traffic stop on Yearwood Rd. […]

Emmanuel College is kicking off its new graduate school programs with several open houses this month and in March. Three open house sessions are scheduled. The first is coming up on February 28th for those interested in the Masters of Exercise Science program. A second is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, for anyone interested in the Masters in Elementary Education degree, […]

Lavonia’s third annual Renaissance Festival is now in the planning stages and last week, the first volunteer planning meeting was held. This year’s Ren Fest theme is the Vikings and takes place May 7th at Lavonia City Park behind City Hall. Sponsored by the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority, DDA Executive Director Barbara Busby says they are still looking for vendors […]

This week is Arbor Day Week in Georgia. Arbor Day in Georgia will be celebrated officially this Friday on the 18th. Sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, Trees Atlanta is offering a week’s worth of activities to celebrate the importance of trees in a community. Today, take some time on your own to learn why we should all plant oak […]

The Unicoi Fire is now 100% contained and expected rain this week will likely help to extinguish any hot spots completely. According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, it started on February 12 northeast of Unicoi State Park in White County, Ga. The wildfire spread across 184 acres but as of Tuesday was listed as 100% contained. It is being managed […]