Author: MJ Kneiser

Franklin County has formally introduced a new vaping ordinance. Commissioners heard the first reading of the new ordinance introduced by Commission Chair Jason Macomson. Macomson said the goal of the new local ordinance is to educate young people and deter them from vaping. “We were recently contacted by school officials about the problem of vaping by students at the high […]

Lavonia trash customers will continue to have Waste Management as their trash service. The City had been considering contracting with another company when Waste Management’s contract was up. City Manager Charles Cawthon sent out a request for proposals and only two came back, Waste Management and WastePro. Based in Athens, WastePro currently services the Athens-Clarke County area, along with Danielsville, […]

The Royston Housing Authority is planning a Family Expo coming up Saturday, March 12. The Family Expo will take place from 10a to 1p at the Royston Housing Authority on Hartwell Street. Families are invited for a fun day of games, music, face painting for the kids, and healthy snacks. Additionally, there will be a special presentation for new parents […]

Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant says he and the City Council are in the process of planning a series of health and wellness events. At their meeting Monday night, Umbehant said the idea came about at their annual retreat last weekend. “We decided in conversation that we were all in favor of a health and wellness initiative in Lavonia,” he said. […]

A Franklin County High School student is the regional winner of the Welding SkillsUSA competition following a record-breaking competition with 14 students participating. North Georgia Technical College announced Thursday that Brant Roberts from Franklin County High School claimed first place and received a MIG welder, torch set, gear bag, and grinder valued at $1,800. Claiming second place along with a […]