Author: MJ Kneiser

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continue to look into a shooting incident last week at a school in Union County. GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles tells WLHR News that as of Monday, the investigation continues and there is nothing new to report. Miles said it happened around 2:15 p.m. last Thursday at Union County Primary School. Someone targeted a […]

The Franklin County Charter School System is competing for school bus drivers. Right now, the transportation department has 61 bus routes but is short 15 bus drivers, according to Transportation Director Ray Hamilton. Hamilton spoke to the Board of Education at last Thursday’s regular meeting. He said his department is struggling to keep drivers because they’re competing with neighboring school systems. […]

Hart County Commissioners are thanking local civic groups and volunteers for helping keep their courthouse grounds well manicured. At their meeting last week, County Commission Chair Marshal Sayer thanked several groups for their hard work and fielded complaints from citizens about the grounds being overgrown. Sayer said like everyone else, they’ve had trouble getting help. “I so appreciate the Kiwanis […]

Royston’s summer Artisan Walk takes place again tonight in the downtown area. The Artisan Walk features arts and craft vendors, live entertainment and an opportunity for people to come downtown and see all the different items local artists have for sale, as well as have dinner in one of the town’s restaurants. Sponsored by the Royston Downtown Development Authority/MainStreet, the […]