The Southern Oaks Inn in Lavonia is reportedly haunted by the spirits of a former owner, Mr. Ray, and his cousin, though their presence is considered harmless. Eyewitness accounts include inexplicable events like chairs and glasses moving on their own, a TV turning on to play white noise, and cardboard used for protection being moved. A construction worker even captured a photo of a man's figure, and curtains reportedly open on their own. Chairs and glasses have been seen rearranging themselves, suggesting a paranormal presence. A TV in a room was found on, playing white noise, despite no one having entered or exited the room. Cardboard used to protect carpet during construction has been found moved from its original position. A construction worker observed the curtains in a room opening on their own. A construction worker took a photo that reportedly shows a figure of a man. There are eyewitness accounts of the appearances of both Mr. Ray and his cousin. While these occurrences may be startling, they are generally considered to be harmless experiences.