Community

Large fire destroys home, multiple structures on Lake Lanier

No injuries reported in Tuesday morning blaze   LAKE LANIER—On Tuesday, September 19, a large fire destroyed a home and multiple other structures on Lake ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:44 pm

Business

‘We’re very excited’: Southern Manners to relocate to Landrum

Popular restaurant plans to open at new location by end of year   LANDRUM— Southern Manners, a popular Columbus eatery, will be relocating to the ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:03 pm

Records

Polk County District Court results- August 9, 2023 & September 6, 2023

In Polk County District Court on August 9, 2023, with Judge Abe Hudson presiding, 148 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Friday, September 15, 2023 11:21 am

Community

Landrum Quilters support the new Tryon History Museum

Many of the good works done by volunteer organizations in our area happen because groups collaborate so frequently. A recent example illustrates this very thing.   ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:24 pm

Community

Meet Rosey, the mom of our ‘R’ kittens! She has silky soft, long black fur and the cutest little white toes.  She’s very playful and ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Friday, September 8, 2023 11:01 am

News

Owner of dogs that attacked 12-year-old won’t be charged, officials say

Owner claims she warned victim about dogs   SUNNY VIEW—On August 26, Hunter Bishop, a 12-year-old Polk County Middle School student, was attacked by a ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Monday, September 4, 2023 10:44 am

Business

New therapy clinic set to open next week in Columbus

Offers personalized one-on-one experiences   COLUMBUS— A new therapy clinic is set to open next week on Tuesday, September 5. Specialized Physical and Occupational Therapy ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Friday, September 1, 2023 12:43 pm

Community

Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Happy & Sassafras

Meet Happy, our curiously joyful girl. Happy certainly lives up to her name! She loves playing fetch with our staff and meeting other dogs and ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Friday, September 1, 2023 12:21 pm

News

Polk County boy attacked by pack of dogs near Rutherford County line

12-year-old hospitalized with injuries, undergoes multiple surgeries   SUNNY VIEW— On Saturday August 26, a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was attacked by a ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 4:54 pm

Business

Lights Out: Power outage impacts downtown Landrum and surrounding areas on Tuesday

LANDRUM— On Tuesday, a large power outage impacted downtown Landrum and other areas, forcing many businesses to close and leaving residents to spend hours without ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 2:57 pm