🌱 Franklin County couple granted bond in Lavonia neglect death case

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In today's newsletter:

• Franklin County couple granted bond in Lavonia neglect death case
• Why a Lavonia police corporal was honored atop Currahee Mountain

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 70.
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin County Couple Charged with Murder of Elderly Father Granted Bond (921wlhr.com) — A Franklin County couple accused in the death of an elderly relative from a Powers Road home in Lavonia has been granted bond, with strict house-arrest conditions until trial. Prosecutors allege the bedridden man was severely neglected before his August death at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, and a murder charge was added after investigators reviewed the case.
   

• U.S. Army Paratroopers Awarded St. Michael Medals on 9/11 (921wlhr.com) — Lavonia residents might be proud to know Police Corporal Jonathon Merck, who also serves in the U.S. Army, was honored with the prestigious Order of St. Michael atop Currahee Mountain on September 11. He and two fellow paratroopers from the 310th Psychological Operations Company were recognized for exceptional service and professionalism in Army aviation-related operations.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Local Elementary Schools Honored for Excelling in Cursive Writing Course (921wlhr.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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