Lavonia News

Due to the demolition of Old North Habersham School, the Habersham County Cannery will not be open this summer.

The Richmond County school board balanced the system's budget last week without reducing teachers' local supplements by cutting out-of-town travel, textbooks and public safety officers.

Sharp-eyed readers of The Toccoa Record may notice something just a little bit different about this week's issue.

Story updated at 6:32 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2008 Laura Miller has taken the job of director of parking operations for the Downtown Athens Parking System.

Greenville, Clemson, S.C., Lavonia, Ga._Trehel Corporation is pleased to announce that it has recently completed construction services for the Lavonia First Baptist Church. via The Greenville News

“If they do not know individuals that have these payroll checks, I wouldn't cash them”

Lavonia police and the Secret Service have issued a warning for northeast Georgia banks, grocery stores and convenience stores that cash payroll checks. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Georgia Federal Credit Union recently named Lisa Thurmond as the new Athens district manager for the financial institution. via Athens Banner-Herald

The Georgia State Election Board held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 14. via Dalton Daily Citizen

“The details of what happened there are still foggy”

What first appeared to be a kidnapping and robbery ended in four men, two from Lavonia and two from Martin, being charged with trafficking cocaine, weapons charges and kidnapping. via Franklin County Citizen

“I love Athens. The people here are so kind, loving and liberal, fun and supportive. I took a leap of faith and moved down to take over studio space in downtown Athens and I'm glad I did.”

Ten Georgia-based artists are among the 250 selected to exhibit and sell their high-quality, handmade furniture, jewelry, clothing, home decor and more at the 2008 American Craft Show in Atlanta. via What's Up Daybook

“He almost beat out the glass on the front door trying to wake us up and make sure we got out safely. If we had been in there another 10 minutes, we might not have made it out.”

THIS WAS THE sight greeting David Barrett as he approached Southern Oaks at 5 a.m. Just when you thought the world couldn't get any more callous, David Barrett proved human decency still exists. via Franklin County Citizen

On 1/11/08, a Lavonia, Georgia woman was killed on Highway 17 in Hart County when another vehicle crossed the center line and hit her head on. via Atlanta Injury Law Blog

A Lavonia woman was killed in a wreck in Hart County today when a man traveling north on Georgia Highway 17 crossed into the southbound lane, hitting the vehicle she was riding in head-on. The Georgia State ... via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Lavonia Police arrested a third suspect in the early morning burglary of Taco Bell restaurant that occurred on Dec. via Franklin County Citizen

“Middle of the road is right where you need to be”

Jerry King of Lavonia talks to Rep. Paul Broun at the opening of Broun's campaign headquarters Dec. via Clayton Tribune

The Toccoa Record Toccoa City Commissioner Ferrell Morgan on Monday listed the highs and lows of his 12 years of service during a farewell speech during his next to last meeting. via The Toccoa Record

“I hope whoever develops it will be sensitive to the neighbors.”

West Point City Council held off voting on one of three rezoning requests Monday, despite pleas to either delay or deny requests from the majority of a capacity crowd. via LaGrange Daily News - LaGrange, Georgia

“I want to thank you for all your hard work”

It was a night of recognition for one city employee as the Lavonia City Council held its last council meeting of the year. via Franklin County Citizen

“It was dark in that trap and, of course, that bear is black”

The Toccoa Record Fletcher Roberts of the Tom's Creek community said he'd never seen anything like it last week - and he's seen a thing or two in his 93 years spent in Franklin and Stephens counties. via The Toccoa Record

“I can't believe the existing plan will pass without changes, but if no changes are made, then as I said, the existing bill becomes law after 20 days of the beginning of next session”

The Toccoa Record "The statewide water use plan is the single greatest threat to development in Stephens County and all of Northeast Georgia." Rep. via The Toccoa Record