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Madison County School Superintendent Michael Williams has announced Friday that the Middle and High School will be on distance learning next week, August 23 – 27. In a letter to parents and guardians on their website, Williams said, “…the health and safety of Madison County staff and students is always at the forefront of decisions. Please know that I want […]

Royston Mayor David Jordan has decided not to run for re-election but he says he looking at his political options going forward. “I’m just looking at some possibilities. I’ve been asked to look at possibilities,” he said. “People don’t realize I’ve been mayor for 12 years and before that I was on the council for two terms. If I’m going […]

This weekend Georgians across the state will be making a difference in pollinator conservation by participating in the third annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census, and you can be part of it. If you enjoy watching the butterflies and bees attracted to the flowers in your yard, you are invited to take 15 minutes out of your day today or Saturday […]

The Lavonia Farmers’ Market is sponsoring an EGGStravaganza on Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. – noon. Local egg producers will be on hand to sell their eggs and will also be available to talk about their chickens and the eggs they lay. Additionally, there will also be the usual variety of homegrown and homemade products available for sale from local growers […]

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has confirmed four tornadoes  touched down in Georgia Tuesday – two tornado touchdowns were confirmed in Northeast Georgia as tropical depression Fred passed over our area. Lauren Reese with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City said Thursday the first was in Madison County where an EF1 with 100 mph winds touched down. […]