Author: Chad Dorsett

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office An 18-year-old Seneca man remains in jail today, after his bond was denied, on charges of Attempted Armed Robbery and Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person in relation to an ongoing investigation into an incident that occurred at a Seneca area business on Sunday. 18-year-old […]

Season 8 of Night at the Ritz at the Historic Ritz Theatre, wraps up on Saturday, May 17th at 7:00 pm with the Nashville Imposters: A Night at the Ryman, a tribute to the legends of country music. Join us for an unforgettable night of country music in your hometown. The Nashville Impostors takes the stage transporting you back to […]

This is National Heatstroke Prevention Month, and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Partnership with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, are urging everyone to help prevent child heatstroke deaths by remembering to Stop. Look. Lock. when they park their vehicles. Every year, dozens of children are forgotten in the back seat of a car by a […]

During a disaster, The Salvation Army relies upon trained disaster workers to coordinate emergency relief operations and deliver fast, efficient services to disaster survivors. Those workers are typically volunteers and this month, the Toccoa Salvation Army office will be offering two training opportunities for those interested in helping others during a disaster. Toccoa Center Director Rebecca Dixon says the classes […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in identifying persons of interest in an ongoing Grand Larceny investigation. Back on the morning of Saturday, April 12th, a Deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau responded to an address on Teardrop Lane, which is near Cherokee Drive and Highway 123 near Seneca, in reference to the theft of […]

The Georgia Department of Education reports Georgia celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month throughout the month of May, and we’re proud to honor the educators who prepare all Georgia students for life. This year’s theme – My Teacher, My Hero – recognizes the lasting impact teachers have on their students. Below, find a letter from State School Superintendent Richard Woods to Georgia’s […]

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that electricity helps simplify our lives, but it also poses serious risks, including shock and fire-related hazards. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) actively supports National Electrical Safety Month, an annual campaign sponsored by Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which raises awareness of potential home electrical hazards, the importance of electrical fire safety, […]

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that boats are a critical need for an agency like the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), whether they are used for customer assistance, enforcement, education, inspection, emergency response or management efforts. Thanks to a generous donation from the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, the Georgia DNR now has three new boats […]

AAA reports As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10), a time to recognize travel’s positive impact on […]