Author: Chad Dorsett

Over three inches of rain fell in the City of Toccoa in February, says National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Horne. Horne says this rain did not remove Toccoa from drought status. Horne gives the high and low temperatures for February. Numbers may be different where you live. These numbers were recorded at the WNEG radio station on North Alexander Street […]

By Franklin County Sheriff’s Office The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and GBI ARDEO personnel served search warrants and arrest warrants in Franklin County on Wednesday morning, March 4. A search warrant was executed at 70 No Name Road in Canon. This led to the arrest of 70-year-old Bart Starks, of the residence, on charges of possession with intent to distribute […]

By Northeast GA Council on Domestic Violence The 30th Annual Polar Bear Plunge and Winter Festival is coming, and we’re celebrating 30 YEARS of plunging for a purpose! Join in a full day of fun, community, and icy excitement on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Gum Branch Mega Ramp in Hartwell from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. What to Expect: […]

By Georgia Forestry Commission   Across Georgia, remarkable trees are quietly growing taller, wider, and older than the rest, and the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Champion Tree Program helps recognize and celebrate these incredible natural giants. From towering pines to historic hardwoods, Champion Trees tell the story of Georgia’s forests and the communities that care for them. In the latest blog, […]

By Georgia GOHS The 2024 Preliminary Motor Vehicle Fatalities fact sheet is now available on the GOHS website! Visit: https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/georgia-traffic-safety…/ to learn more about Georgia traffic trends.

By Georgia GOHS Don’t know if your vehicle has been recalled? Well, it is easy to find out! Check for recalls on your vehicle by searching at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and sign up for email recall alerts at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/subscriptions.

By the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Tag – you’re it! New License Plate featuring a largemouth bass debuts at your local tag office – get it today. When you purchase the brand-new specialty license plate tag featuring a largemouth bass for your vehicle or your trailer, you are supporting bass conservation in Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of […]

By the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ State Parks and Historic Sites Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites employees were honored this week during the 2026 Rangers Conference at Lanier Islands Resort. Assistant managers, interpretive rangers, maintenance rangers and golf superintendents participated in training sessions, team building, and seminars. An awards ceremony celebrated the efforts of those who make the […]