Sharleen Ayers (left) was officially named Royston’s new city manager last week, and long-time city employee Tonya Allen (right) was named city clerk. (Photo by Scoggins)
The City of Lavonia has identified Highway 328 from Highway 59 to Gerrard Road, Gerrard Road from Highway 328 to Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasant Hill Road from Gerrard Road to Highway 17, Concrete Road (highlighted in photo) and Tiger Tail Road for possible annexation to the city limits.
The Lavonia City Council approved a $31,800 streetscape proposal from Studio Main from Pelzer, S.C., to work with the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority.
Grading is complete for an addition to the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter as fundraising for the new building is ongoing.
Franklin County commissioners voted June 28 to extend and enhance the contract of County Manager Derrick Turner. The contract was lengthened to end in 2025 and Turner was given a raise, a higher travel allowance and extended severance pay.
The first day of school is Aug. 5.
Marie Hendrix stands on one of the rocks in “Papa’s Creek” on property she plans to turn into a “historical and agricultural natural center” on Thomas Road near Lavonia. (Photo by Scoggins)
Gracie Minyard offers a variety of fresh produce from her own garden and other local farms at her market locations. (Photo by Sinclair)
Ernest "Green" McDuffie (inset) operated a mill that ground corn and animal feed in Carnesville for more than 40 years. (Photos courtesy of the McDuffie family)
A sign at the site shows the 93 acres the Industrial Building Authority has signed a contract on to buy in Lavonia along Hartwell Railroad across from Grady School Road.
