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The Lapsitting Learners Project is in need of more book donations for students at Lavonia Elementary School. Project Chairwoman Susan Poole tells WLHR News hundreds of books have been donated from teachers, parents, and grandparents whose children have outgrown their storybooks and so far this school year, the project has delivered more than 250 children’s books to Lavonia Elementary kindergarten […]

Emmanuel College celebrates its Spring 2023 graduates on Saturday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Shaw Athletic Center. Approximately 120 graduates will be receiving their degrees. Leslie McFarlin, Vice President of Economic Development for North Georgia Technical College, will serve as this year’s commencement speaker. A Franklin Springs native, she is the daughter of Garland and Jane Earnest (Emmanuel […]

If you are not registered to vote, now is a good time to get that taken care of, especially if you’re approaching age 18, the legal age to become a registered voter. Here in Franklin County, Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason will be at Franklin County High School on April 19 to hold a voter registration drive for those aged 17.5 […]

Mr. John “Johnny” Jasper Robinson Jr., age 72 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at AnMed Health Medical Campus. In accordance to his wishes, Mr. Johnny Robinson will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at the home at a later date. You may leave word of comfort for the family at www.coileandhallfd.com. Services […]

Due to the need for Blood Products in our community, the Blood Connection has extended its bonus points. Blood donors will receive a bonus $40 eGift card and a Luck O’ the Donor scratch-off ticket when you donate blood with The Blood Connection through Thursday. The bloodmobile will be at the Lavonia Police Department today from 1p to 6p and […]