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And just in time for the July 4th holiday this week, a new law that went into effect Sunday gives local officials the authority to pass ordinances that ban the use of fireworks except on certain holidays. The State law allows fireworks statewide on New Year’s Day 1, the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, July 3, July 4, Labor […]

We all know about the Hands Free Law going into effect Sunday, but there’s a host of other new laws now in force across Georgia. July 1st was the start date for a number of bills signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal during the 2018 Georgia General Assembly. Among them was House Bill 65, which expanded Georgia’s Medical marijuana […]

Savannah River Productions is relocating its production house and theatre from Hartwell to Lavonia. The non-profit theatre troupe offers high-quality theatre productions to the Northeast Georgia region. They recently announced the purchase of a building on Highway 17 in Lavonia next to the Franklin County Habitat for Humanity Thrift store. Savannah River Productions member Andrea Bradford recently spoke to the […]

The new Hands-Free Law is now being enforced across the state of Georgia. In accordance with House Bill 673, the only time drivers are able to touch their phones while behind the wheel is to answer or hang up a call. Hands-free means it cannot be in your hand while you are driving. The switch to hands-free comes during one […]

With July Fourth fast approaching, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and severe injuries when using fireworks this Independence Day. Hudgens explains how important it is to use caution when using consumer-type fireworks. Hudgens said that “the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks display.” […]

Late last week, the Elberton Police Department were seeking assistance in identifying the suspect who committed an armed robbery at the Pinnacle Bank on College Avenue. The suspect, a white female wearing sunglasses, a pink sweater and blue jeans walked into the bank and presented a gun and demanded money from the teller. As of yesterday morning, officials with the […]

An Alto man has been charged, in connection to a fire, that occurred in Habersham County last month. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, the suspect, Curtis William Long, 38, of Alto, has been charged with one count of first-degree arson. According to State Fire Investigators, Long, allegedly started a fire between 8 and 9 p.m., on […]

In Lavonia, St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has opened a new room especially for mothers who breastfeed. The room is part of a system-wide Breastfeeding Friendly initiative to encourage breastfeeding as an investment in good health for both the baby and the mother. St. Mary’s spokesman Mark Ralston says is for any mother who needs to use the breastfeeding room. […]

If you’re planning to attend a fireworks display for the fourth of July and are planning to bring your dog, that might not be such a good idea. Most experts agree that the loud noises and bright lights of the fireworks might very well be frightening for your dog. Every year around the country, countless American dogs panic, hide, or even run away […]