The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Georgia Department of Transportation Spokesperson Katie Strickland said Friday work remains on schedule on the replacement of a bridge along State Route 63 in Banks County. The bridge replacement project started last Fall and has resulted in a detour around the bridge over the Middle Fork Broad River on what is also known as Martin Bridge Road, a road used […]
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One person is reportedly dead after a motorcycle accident on Friday night in Stephens County. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, a man was killed in the motorcycle accident, which took place on Turner Road in Eastanollee. Shirley said the motorcycle lost control and struck a tree. No other vehicles were reported to have been involved in the accident.
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9th District U.S. Representative Doug Collins speaks out on the failure of the American Health Care Act. Friday, the House of Representatives did not vote on the health care bill, which was backed by the President and Republican leadership in the House, but faced opposition not only from Democrats, but some Republicans who said the bill’s proposed changes went too […]
Read moreAuthorities said nobody was hurt in a fire over the weekend in Stephens County. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said a house and barn on Camp Road were damaged by fire on Saturday. Shirley said that Eastanollee, Carnes Creek, and Big Smith Fire Departments all responded to the call. The sheriff said that indications are that the structure fire started […]
Read moreThe Toccoa City Commission meets today for a regularly scheduled meeting. Today’s meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at Toccoa City Hall. Items on the agenda include consideration of a bare steel replacement project and consideration of appointments to two boards, the Alcohol Beverage Control board and the Toccoa Planning Commission. Today’s 5 p.m. Toccoa City Commission meeting is open […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Public comments are still being gathered in Hart County as it works to update its Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plans cover proposed county initiatives over a ten-year period and typically include topics such as plans for land-use development and public works projects. Georgia law dictates the plan must be updated every ten years and submitted […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Natural Resources updates its mobile app. Almost one year since its debut, the free Outdoors GA app receives a new update allowing hunters to check their harvest without needing cell service, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Wildlife Resources Division Director Rusty Garrison said they continue to be pleased with this […]
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The WNEG Home, Health, and Life Show is Saturday at the Stephens County Recreation Department from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on out!!!!
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State officials are urging hunters to think safety first when heading out for the start of turkey hunting season this weekend. Turkey hunting season starts on Saturday in Georgia. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division Wild Turkey Project Coordinator Kevin Lowery said hunters should review and practice safety precautions specific to turkey hunting. “In the turkey world, that […]
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A bridge in Stephens County closed until it is fixed or replaced is moving through the state’s project timeline. Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said the Currahee Lane bridge is currently in the design phase. Last month, Ayers announced that the bridge on Currahee Lane, between the Toccoa By-pass and the intersection of Currahee Lane and Old Carnes Creek Road, […]
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