Author: MJ Kneiser

One lane is still closed at the intersection of Highway 106 and the 17 Bypass after a wreck this morning. It happened mid-morning between a van and an 18-wheeler. Both lanes of the 17 Bypass were shut down until about 11:30a ago when the southbound lane was re-opened. However, the northbound lane remains closed as crews from the Georgia Dept […]

A longtime local grocer is honored by the Georgia Food Industry Association with a lifetime achievement award. Each year, the Georgia Food Industry Association recognizes a leader with its Legacy Award. This year, however, the group presented a different honor—a Lifetime Achievement Award to Anderson Dilworth of Royston. The 87-year old Dilworth is the president of Dill’s Food City, which operates […]

Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens announced today that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. In a prepared statement, Hudgens said the decision came after much thought and prayer. “I am immensely grateful for the opportunity that the people of this State have given me to serve in this capacity, but […]

Crews with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are assisting the South Carolina DNR in the search for a missing man who may have drowned on Lake Hartwell over the weekend. Georgia DNR Law Enforcement agent Craig Fulghum confirmed to WNEG News this morning he and other agents are part of the Georgia contingent helping in the search. Divers this […]

After months of waiting, the public welcomes the opening of the new Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Lavonia. “Loved it. We really enjoyed the food and everybody was very nice to us. A good fit for the community; conversations, dialogue and time together,” Said patron Chris Maxwell of Royston who was there with his wife, son and daughter-in-law. Maxwell and his […]

Stephens County authorities and the Georgia State Patrol are searching for a driver who rammed his pick up into a house. It happened about 9:30p Tuesday evening on Grace Terrace off Brookhaven Circle. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley tells WNEG News the homeowner was inside the house and suffered minor injuries when she had to jump out of the way […]

MJ Kneiser In Franklin County, Royston Police have broken a shoplifting ring that netted hundreds of dollars in merchandise and two arrests. Royston Police Chief Donnie Bolemon said employees at the Royston Bi-Lo grocery store called police Monday regarding two suspects they believed were stealing from the store. While officers were enroute to the Bi-Lo, the caller told 911 dispatch […]

A former South Carolina police chief is behind bars charged with armed robbery of a bank after being captured in Franklin County. 48-year old Richard Edward Inman is the former Police Chief of the Williamston, SC Police Department. According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas, Inman was arrested near Carnesville Sunday afternoon. “At around 12:30 Sunday afternoon, Franklin County dispatch […]