Author: MJ Kneiser

A Westminster man was arrested yesterday in Stephens County (GA) after an incident that began in Oconee County, SC which involved the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be obtaining charges related to yesterday’s pursuit in regards to violations of South Carolina law against 43 year old William Roger McGuffin. McGuffin also has fifteen General Session […]

By State Representative Alan Powell, HD 32 Session was in full swing this week, with committees and subcommittees meeting to discuss issues that impact Georgians across our state. Besides redistricting and the state budget, public safety and mental health are major issues facing the state. As well, we are sure to see legislation introduced on other matters of importance such […]

Franklin County Commissioners and members of the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority are meeting today for a joint session. It’s the first such meeting between the two groups and speaking on a live FB question and answer session last week, Commission Chair Jason Macomson said the goal is to make sure both county entities are on the same page when […]

Franklin County Commissioner Robert Franklin is urging the County to do a better job of maintaining dirt roads in his district. At their recent Board of Commissioners work session, Franklin said many of the dirt roads in his district are littered with potholes. “I believe that we can rock dirt roads cheaper than we can pave them,” he said. “There […]

Downtown Lavonia business owners have an opportunity today to take part in a Rural Zone webinar sponsored by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The webinar takes place this afternoon at 1p at the Lavonia Train Depot and is an opportunity for business owners to learn about the benefits of investing in a rural zone, such as tax incentives for […]