Category: News

St. Mary’s Healthcare is not seeing much response from the public since they re-opened their COVID vaccination clinic two weeks ago. However, they are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of COVID patients coming through their doors due to the rise in the delta variant that is sweeping across the country. On Monday, several hospitals in Athens were on […]

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia is back open. The shelter had to close for two weeks after a litter of puppies that were turned in were diagnosed with parvo. Shelter Director Tammie Jourdenais said the shelter opened Wednesday and they are accepting dogs and cats once again. However, she asks for the public’s patience. “We opened back up […]

Habersham County EMS is taking steps to protect their employees as the COVID delta variant moves through Georgia. In a press release Wednesday, they announced that effective immediately, all Habersham County Emergency Services Houses are restricting access to only department personnel and other essential county employees, etc., due to the emergence of the COVID-19 Delta variant. Signage has been placed […]

The proposed millage rate for Franklin County residents and property owners could change. At their regular meeting Monday evening, the Board of Commissioners discussed several options for the 2021 millage rate. Currently, the County is advertising the same rate as last year but it includes a property tax increase. The proposed 2021 millage rate being advertised for unincorporated Franklin County […]

The Lavonia City Council has approved the first reading of a request to annex 26.48 acres on Pleasant Hill Rd. as well as a rezoning a request for the property from Ag Intensive to R-3 multi-family. Lavonia’s Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously Monday night to recommend approval after hearing from developers, The Dairy Apartments, LLC out of Brooks, GA […]