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Lavonia, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Lavonia! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Lavonia neighbors just graduated from North Georgia Tech
  • What this Lake Hartwell accident means for Lavonia boaters’ safety rules

Also on today's calendar: Brad York Memorial.

Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NGTC recognizes 181 Graduates for Spring 2026 (wnegradio.com) — Several Lavonia residents are among 181 students recognized as spring graduates of North Georgia Technical College, including new nurses, welders, and business professionals. The long county-by-county list highlights how many nearby Franklin County and regional students are completing career-focused programs that could feed directly into local workplaces.
   

• 7yr old Injured in PWC Accident Saturday on Lake Hartwell (921wlhr.com) — A child injured in a personal watercraft accident on Lake Hartwell was taken to a Lavonia hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, highlighting local boating safety concerns. Officials say the 18-year-old operator lacked required boating education and registration, and they’re reminding residents about Georgia’s age and certification rules for PWCs and other watercraft.
   

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  • Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Lavonia. Apply here.
  • Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Hartwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lavonia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Toccoa

  • TFC President Dr. Robert M. Myers announces Retirement (wnegradio.com)

Baldwin

  • Whitaker retires after serving as executive administrative assistant to school superintendent (unionrecorder.com)

Ok Lavonia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lavonia

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