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The trial of a man accused of assaulting Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley continues today in Stephens County Superior Court. 37-year old John Matthew Williams is charged with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer, Aggravated Battery, and Felony Obstruction of an Officer after allegedly punching the Sheriff in the head. During opening arguments Tuesday, Mountain Judicial Assistant District Attorney Rick […]
Read moreOnly two more chances for local talent to compete in the Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday. The next chance to perform comes up next Monday, November 20th. Open Mic Monday is designed to showcase local talent in the North Georgia region. Ritz Theatre manager Keith Kozicki says the response so far has been much better than expected. “It’s gone really well. […]
Read moreA Franklin County veterinarian is the recipient of the Georgia Hospital Heroes Award. Dr. Leslie Fordham is a member of the St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Directors in Lavonia. She received the award November 9th at the Georgia Hospital Association’s annual Hospital Hero Awards luncheon in Atlanta. Fordham, who was one of only nine individuals statewide to receive […]
Read morePeople in Franklin County are mourning the loss of former Franklin County Sheriff Hugh Roach. Passed away Saturday evening at Brown Health and Rehab in Royston. First elected in 1992, Roach served as Franklin County Sheriff for 12 years, winning three straight terms by large margins. In 2004, Roach announced his retirement from law enforcement in order to spend more […]
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National Prescription Drug Takeback Day set records nationally, according to U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was Saturday, October 28th and according to the DEA, a record-setting 456 tons of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs were turned in for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites nationwide That’s almost six tons more […]
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District says the Savannah River Basin, including Lake Hartwell, is still technically in a drought, but some much-needed rainfall last month did help. Corps spokesman Jeremy Buddemeier said Tuesday Hartwell recorded over 7 inches of rainfall in October the most on record for the month since 1948. However, he says Hartwell is still […]
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A jury trial is set for next week in Stephens County Superior Court for a couple accused of assaulting Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley. It happened February 17, 2016 at a residence on Skyview Lane. According to authorities, Sheriff Shirley was the first to respond to the home after receiving a 911 call regarding a domestic dispute. As the Sheriff […]
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40 years later, Toccoa Falls College continues to stand strong in faith. That was the message of a special remembrance ceremony Monday morning at the College Fine Arts Center. Students, faculty and survivors remembered and prayed for the 39 victims of the Toccoa Falls Flood who lost their lives early on the morning of November 6, 1977. The service combined […]
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The pool at the Stephens County Recreation Center is closed and could be closed for some time. On Monday, Recreation Center Director Richard Adams said he had to close the pool last week because of problems with the heating and air conditioning system. Adams the problem began in 2001 when the entire HVAC system was installed incorrectly. Over the years, […]
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In Franklin County, a man accused in the 2016 murder of a Lavonia businessman is denied bond. Last week, Franklin County Superior Court Chief Judge Thomas Hodges denied a bond request by Rayfondia Rashan Craft. The hearing took place Wednesday, November 1 in Franklin County Superior Court in Carnesvillle. Craft’s attorney requested a “reasonable” bond be set. His attorney told […]
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