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	Mega Boat Ramp Opens WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010 The Lavonia Chamber of Commerce joined a host of city, county and state dignitaries to celebrate the grand opening of the mega-boat ramp at Tugalo State Park, July 13. Six boats can launch simultaneously to accommodate fishing tournaments as large as 300 boats. Ample parking is available and the ramp extends into the water about 23 feet, enabling it to be used even in time of drought. Simpson Construction Co. moved 30,000 dump truck loads of dirt to create the site. Click on the photo to read more and see more photots.
	Car Show And Mainstreet Music THURSDAY, JULY 01, 2010 The Northeast Georgia Mustang Club is hosting the Lavonia Classic Car Show July 17 in the heart of downtown. All makes and models are allowed to enter. Entry fee is $15 and a generous goody bag is presented to each registrant. Prizes include cash and trophies. ~~Click the photo to read more
	Dine - Shop - Sleep TUESDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2009 Download these 3 PDF documents for dining, shopping, and lodging.
	Ty Cobb On Base For Regional Healthcare THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Ty Cobb Healthcare System, Inc. and NGTC Health Properties, LLC have announced a joint venture to bring a new state of the art hospital to the area, along with much needed physician specialists. NGTC Health Properties, LLC is a partnership involving more than 40 primary care and specialty physicians. They, along with Ty Cobb Healthcare Systems, have joined forces in an effort to build a 56-bed hospital just outside Lavonia on Clear Creek Road.
	Outdoors WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 Tugaloo State Park, Lavonia Victoria Bryant State Park, Royson Lake Hartwell, Lavonia
	History - The Train Depot WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 In 1979, the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce acquired the train depot from the Southern Railroad and began the beautification of it for use as the Chamber of Commerce office with other rooms available for use by citizens.
	History - The Lavonia Carnegie Library WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Lavonia is the smallest city in the United States with an original Carnegie Library building. The Lavonia Carnegie Library, which celebrated its 100th birthday in 2009, began its history in December of 1904.
	Franklin County Folk Play, Land Of Spirit WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 Lavonia, along with all of Franklin County, is truly a Land of Spirit. From the spirit of our founding fathers through the spirit of our people of today, Franklin County is rich in history and true southern hospitality.
	Leisure MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 Lavonia offers visitors and local residents a taste of the simply charming life of a small southern town. Situated just off I-85, Lavonia is located midway between Atlanta and Greenville, SC. Both metropolitan areas are only a little over an hour away, but you'll find everything you need right here.