Author: MJ Kneiser

Because of rain expected this weekend from what is now tropical storm Ian, the City of Canon has announced that their fall Harvest Festival, originally scheduled for this Saturday has been moved to Saturday, October 15. Also, a reminder that because of Ian there’s a schedule change for the football game this week between the Franklin County Lions and the […]

And a reminder that a host of local businesses and churches will gather this evening on the campus of Emmanuel College for their annual Backyard Bash. The Backyard Bash takes place from 6p to 8p this evening. Emmanuel spokeswoman Jerrica Grant said the goal is to increase the involvement that Emmanuel has with the community as well as introduce our […]

The Lavonia Carnegie Library is starting a new reading program for kids next month. It’s called ‘Community Storytime’ and will feature a different person from the community reading a book to children. Branch Manager for the Franklin County Libraries, Maggie West said the first ‘Chapter’ will be: “Mayor and Friends Storytime!” and will feature Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant reading the […]

The threat of rain this weekend in our area from what is now Hurricane Ian is putting a damper on some local events. First, a schedule change for the game this week between the Franklin County Lions and the Hart County Bulldogs. Due to the threat of rain Friday night from Ian, the game has been moved to tomorrow night, […]

In addition to local referendums, voters in Franklin and Hart counties will decide on four Constitutional amendments this election. The first is an amendment that would prohibit statewide elected officials and members of the General Assembly from being paid after they have been indicted for a felony and suspended from office. After Gov. Brian Kemp suspended then-state Insurance Commissioner Jim […]