Category: News

If you’re headed into the metro Atlanta area any time this week, you might have an easier time getting through some of the construction areas in Gwinnett County. Over the weekend, Georgia Department of Transportation crews instituted a lane shift at Hamilton Mill Road in an effort to improve traffic flow while the I-85 widening project continues. The outside travel […]

The search continues for the boater responsible for a hit-and-run accident on Lake Hartwell over the weekend. DNR Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify the boat and where it might be located, according to DNR Law Enforcement officer Craig Fulghum. “Anybody that can assist us in this would be very much appreciated,” he said. “We rely on […]

The Franklin County Board of Education has formally hired Chris Forrer as the new Superintendent of the Franklin County School System. In a called meeting last Friday, the Board voted unanimously to hire Forrer who comes to Franklin County from Madison County where he worked as the  the Director of School Improvement and Accountability for the Madison County School District. […]

Beginning Saturday, June 1, hunters can apply online for quota hunts including adult/child, deer, alligator, waterfowl, and dove hunts, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. A quota hunt is a scheduled event at a Wildlife Management Area or other state-managed property where a limited number of hunters are allowed. Quota levels are based upon the […]

Potential North Georgia Technical College students and their parents are invited to attend the second annual Program Preview next month on the Currahee campus. The program preview takes place Thursday, June 13 from 4p to 7p. “This is a wonderful opportunity for interested students and parents to visit campus and meet the instructors to find out if NGTC is a […]

Franklin County authorities have arrested a Carnesville man and charged him with murder and cruelty to children in the weekend death of an infant, barely two months old. According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas, 26-year-old Brandon Noah Malone was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and first degree cruelty to children. Thomas said an investigation […]

The investigation into what caused a boat to explode on Hartwell Lake over the Memorial Day weekend is continuing. It happened Saturday at Harbor Light Marina, according to DNR Law Enforcement officer Craig Fulghum. “Around 3p is when the initial 911 calls came in. It happened in and around the boat ramp near the restaurant at Harbor Light Marina. He […]

As part of a new initiative to meet the needs of the underserved population and ensure optimal health for all patients, Stephens County Hospital has created a community paramedicine program. The paramedicine program brings the same quality of care you would experience in the hospital to your home, without the high cost of a hospital visit. Nurse Practitioner Ashley Dunson […]

It may be hard to believe, but there are many children in Stephens county who don’t get enough to eat during the summer months. That’s why Stephens County Schools Nutrition Department is gearing up for their annual “Seamless Summer” meals program. Kim Caudell is Stephens County School Nutrition Director. She says the program will begin on Monday, June 3. The […]

Main Street Toccoa is kicking off it’s Ida Cox summer music series this Saturday. The annual summer music series runs through August 31st. Events Coordinator says this year’s concert series will be a combination of returning and new performers. “We’re starting out strong having Toccoa Jazz as our first one. We always get a great turnout for them. And we […]