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The State of Georgia has designated the City of Toccoa as one of nine inaugural Rural Zones across the state. According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), The Rural Zoneprogram was enacted by the State legislature in 2017. Under the program, portions of each community – primarily historic downtown areas – are zoned to allow for tax credits […]
Read moreIn Franklin County, funeral services will take place this afternoon for a Carnesville couple found dead in their Sandy Cross home on Friday. Funeral services for 29-year old Matthew Cody Hart, and his wife 28-year old Whitney Samantha Sanford Hart will be held at 1p today from Liberty Baptist Church in Carnesville. In press release issued late Friday, Franklin County […]
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Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgians to keep safety in mind when decorating their homes for the holidays. “Decorations such as lights and candles can make the holiday season more enjoyable, but they can also become fire hazards if not used with caution,” Commissioner Hudgens said. “Celebrations can quickly turn into tragedies if you aren’t careful.” […]
Read moreA man wanted on multiple felony charges in Maryland is behind bars in Franklin County awaiting extradition and a Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy continues to recover from his injuries – that after a traffic stop on I-85 that led to an altercation and arrest. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s office, it happened Tuesday afternoon, November 28 on 85 southbound […]
Read moreThe investigation into the death of an 11-year old Toccoa boy last weekend is not over. That’s according to Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell who tells WNEG News they are still waiting for the results of an autopsy to determine exactly how the child died. In a prepared statement this morning, Jarrell said, “Death investigations are serious and very sensitive. […]
Read moreBy Mark Berryman, WLHR News, Lavonia Franklin County Lions Head Football Coach Jerry Underwood has been removed from the position. “As a school system we have looked at the football program over the past year for this season and in evaluating where we see the program going we have decided to go in a different direction for our head coach,” […]
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Toccoa Police along with agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death of an 11-year old boy. It happened sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning, according to Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell. “At approximately 9:30a Sunday, the Toccoa Police, the Toccoa Fire Department and the Stephens County Ambulance Unit were called to a residence at the corner […]
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Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell has resigned. Jarrell submitted his resignation to City Manager Billy Morse on Friday. His last day will be December 30th. In his written resignation, Jarrell said he has accepted a position with the town of Mt. Airy, GA to serve as their Police Chief and City Manager effective January 1. “During my time here I […]
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By Mark Berryman, WLHR Radio, Lavonia A Martin man is behind bars in Franklin County, charged as part of a theft ring that preyed on Carry-On Trailers in Lavonia. So far, three of four suspects have been arrested, including a supervisor with the company, according to Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle. Carlisle said the department began investigating the case about […]
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You may be planning to go this weekend to purchase a real tree for Christmas, but you might find some vendors out Fraser firs. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, Fraser Fir tree supplies are down this year. Ruth Cantrell and her family own Holly Hill Tree Farm in Dahlonega. Cantrell says they sold out of the popular Christmas […]
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