The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
In Banks County, the Georgia State Patrol has identified the couple killed in a pedestrian accident Tuesday evening. It happened about 8:30p Tuesday evening on U.S 441 near the Commerce Walmart. According to the GSP Gainesville Post, the couple were attempting to cross U.S. 441 when they were hit by an oncoming 2008 Chevy Cobalt. The driver of the vehicle […]
Read moreThe new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Store is holding its Grand Opening today. Ollie’s is located on Big A Road in the former Goody’s building. Since 1982, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has become one of America’s largest retailers of closeout merchandise and excess inventory with some 270 stores nationwide. Ollie’s Vice-president of Real Estate Jerry Altland says customers will find lots of […]
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Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said a fire yesterday at a hardware store in Habersham County was intentionally set. It happened last Tuesday, March 27 at the Habersham Hardware & Home Center on Highway 115 in Clarkesville. At about 4:45p that afternoon, store employees noticed smoke coming from the men’s restroom and called 911. An investigator in Hudgens’ […]
Read moreThe Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville welcomes a new cardiologist. On Monday, Dr. Sudhakar Chennareddy, officially joined the practice and is accepting patients at the Gainesville, Toccoa and Demorest locations. “The Heart Center of NGMC brings expert heart care close to home, and I’m excited to be a part of the cardiology practice that so many […]
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Stephens County is gearing up for this year’s annual farmer’s market, but it’s not going to be called that The market takes place this year from April 21 through October 31 at 325 North Broad St in Toccoa. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers over the past year, the County has made some changes to how the market is run and who […]
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A new law putting tighter restrictions on the use of cell phones while driving is now on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature. Last week, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 673, which would prohibit drivers from holding their phones to make call, read or send texts or for any other activity. Harris Blackwood is with the Governor’s Office […]
Read moreSt. Mary’s Healthcare has announced a new emergency stroke treatment now available at their main campus in Athens. It is the ability to physically remove the large-vessel blood clots that cause the most damaging strokes, according to St. Mary’s Healthcare spokesman Mark Ralston. “The process is called mechanical thrombectomy. It’s a procedure where we use state-of-the-art imaging to physically go […]
Read moreEarlier this week State health officials warned of the importance having your pet vaccinated against rabies. With the weather now getting warmer, the chances of your pet encountering a wild animal infected with the disease increases. That’s why the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia is again offering a spring rabies clinic at their shelter on Bear Creek Road. This […]
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It’s an old scam, but Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Unit said it is again receiving complaints about scammers posing as representatives from Publisher’s Clearing House. This scam swept through Stephens, Franklin and Hart counties several years ago and periodically resurfaces. Scammers call consumers and tell them they have won a big prize through the Publisher’s Clearing […]
Read moreNorth Georgia Technical College is calling on alumni to submit their nominations for their annual Alumni Awards Banquet. The 75th annual meeting and awards luncheon takes place Saturday, June 9 at 11:30a. Awards will be announced in four categories, including Young Alumni, Career Achievement, Hall of Fame and Bridge Builder. Candidates for the Young Alumni award must have graduated from […]
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