Author: MJ Kneiser

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods was in Toccoa Monday visiting Toccoa Elementary and Stephens County High School. Since taking office, Woods has made it a priority to visit schools around the state. At Toccoa Elementary School, Woods learned the school’s fine arts program and met some students taking part in the school’s music program. Despite a lack in state […]

Security is beefed up at Franklin County schools today as the search for a wanted fugitive enters its sixth day. Franklin County School Superintendent Wayne Randall says some the schools are on lockdown. “We have Lavonia, Carnesville and the Middle School on soft lockdown, which means the kids just don’t go outside,” Randall said Monday morning. “Everything else is operating […]

Drivers will see plenty of green leaving their wallets if they make the foolish and illegal decision to drink and drive while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is joining the Safe and Sober Driving Coalition TEAM Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Department of Transportation […]

The Stephens County Historical Society is looking for a few good men and women to become volunteers. Today, they will be holding several volunteer orientation sessions at the museum in the Toccoa Train Depot for anyone interested volunteering. Currahee Military Museum Executive Director Brenda Carlin says they have had some volunteers resign over the past year and they are looking […]

Truett-McConnell College will host a Faith and Freedom Celebration featuring Lt. Col. Oliver L. North (retired) on the Truett McConnell University campus next month. The Faith and Freedom Celebration will take place April 20th in the university’s George Blaurock Student Wellness Center. Todd Starnes, columnist, author, and host of the Todd Starnes Show on Fox News radio will emcee this […]

You have no doubt seen the signs for the soon-to-be-open Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Store along with the activity going at the store’s location behind the Wendy’s on Big A Road. The new Ollie’s store is expected to have a Grand Opening on Wednesday, April 4th at 9a. Ollie’s Vice-president of Real Estate Jerry Altland says customers will find lots of […]

Inspectors with the Georgia Department of Insurance and Fire Safety believe a fire that destroyed a historic building in Franklin County Sunday night is suspicious and they are asking for the public’s help. The fire on Sunday night destroyed the historic Sandy Cross School on Highway 51. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJFqfMMyBIs&feature=youtu.be Sandy Cross Fire Chief Ronnie Roach said are volunteer fire departments received the […]

Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick is warning citizens about a jury scam. Quick says scammers, posing as law enforcement, have been calling citizens telling them they missed jury duty and have to pay a fine or face being arrested. “We do not call people if they have missed court,” Quick said. “We actually would send an officer to […]