Category: News

As Franklin County and its five municipalities continue their work on the next Comprehensive Plan, more opportunities are scheduled for public input. The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) is assisting Franklin County and the municipalities of Carnesville, Canon, Franklin Springs, Lavonia, and Royston with the update of their joint Comprehensive Plan, the state-required document that helps shape and coordinate local […]

If you’re like many of us, you enjoy putting out a bird feeder, especially in the spring and summer months. However, a dirty bird feeder can lead to sick birds. According to the Department of Natural Resources, sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across Georgia. Sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across Georgia. A common denominator in these […]

Get your quarters ready! German grocery store chain ALDI is coming to Hartwell. On Wednesday, Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson confirmed on social media that ALDI will begin building their new store on Highway 29 in the Oakview Crossing property, across from the Hampton Inn. Johnson said construction is expected to begin by early summer. Currently, the nearest ALDI to our […]

The search for a new Royston City Manager continues. Mayor Keith Turman says they’ve listed the position on several platforms. According to the Mayor, he and the City Council are in no rush to hire someone. Turman says they want to make sure the City has the right person for the job and have made adjustments to the requirements in […]

  The City of Lavonia and the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce are bringing back a long cherished spring event this weekend – the Lavonia Spring Festival. Lavonia Chamber Executive Director Genie Moore said they decided to once again sponsor a spring festival after hearing from citizens. And as with spring festivals in the past, Moore said visitors can expect a […]