New GA Laws Now in Effect

MJ Kneiser A number of new laws are now in effect in Georgia. New legislation passed by the 2017 Georgia General Assembly and signed by Governor Nathan Deal went into effect on Saturday. One of the more controversial laws is the new Campus Carry law. This law says that guns are now allowed on any state college or university campus. […]

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Mainstreet Toccoa Hosting Plaque Dedication Tomorrow

Mainstreet Toccoa is hosting another plaque dedication tomorrow at the old Parker Newman Drugstore and Soda shop located at BJ’s restaurant. Community Development Specialist Christian Hamilton tells WNEG News the significance of the building. “The building was built in 1907, generally around the same time as the Stephens County Court House,” said Hamilton. “Specifically, the Parker Newman Drugstore was a […]

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Funeral Services Scheduled this week for Teens Killed in Automobile Accident

Funeral services are scheduled this week for three students killed in an automobile accident last Friday. Shortly after midnight on June 30, Tristin Helton and Kennedy Wright, both of Clarkesville and Jace Eli Alexander of Martin were killed in a single-vehicle wreck on Brookhaven Circle. Services for Helton were held Monday; services for Wright are scheduled for today at 2 […]

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Cracker Barrel in Lavonia to Open July 10

Charles Anthony, WLHR  It has now been announced that the new Cracker Barrel in Lavonia will open on July 10. The new Cracker Barrel that has employed a near 200 local residents will open its door to the public on July 10 at 6 a.m. The restaurant company officially announced back in January that it would be coming to Lavonia and, according to […]

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Tips on Keeping Your Dog Calm During Fireworks

If you’re planning to attend a fireworks display this evening and think you’d like to bring your dog with you, you may want to reconsider. Experts say it might not be fun for your dog. In fact, it could be downright frightening for them. Every year, countless American dogs panic, hide, or even run away on July 4th, terrified by […]

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Northeast GA Animal Shelter Under Quarantine

Charles Anthony, WLHR Announced at the end of last week, the Northeast Georgia animal shelter has been quarantined for two weeks. Shelter Director Tammie Jourdanais said it is due to parvo. “We unfortunately had two puppies brought in by a member of the public that presented healthy upon intake but broke with Parvo virus less than 24 hours after being […]

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