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Security is beefed up at Franklin County schools today as the search for a wanted fugitive enters its sixth day. Franklin County School Superintendent Wayne Randall says some the schools are on lockdown. “We have Lavonia, Carnesville and the Middle School on soft lockdown, which means the kids just don’t go outside,” Randall said Monday morning. “Everything else is operating […]

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported, yesterday, that their office and other agencies were searching the area near Fairview Road and along Interstate 85 in Franklin County for 37-year-old Robert Jacob Huckaby. According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas, last Wednesday, deputies made a traffic stop on the northbound side of Interstate 85 near the Lavonia exit. Upon running the […]

By WLHR Investigators have confirmed a fire was intentionally set which claimed the old Sandy Cross School building on Sunday night. Authorities did not release information on the exact cause or location, citing it was part of the investigation. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that will lead to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with […]

It was a packed house Saturday evening at the Historic Ritz. On Saturday the Swift Multipurpose Center presented its annual Talent Show, held at the Historic Ritz Theatre in the Schafer Center. The night’s host was comedian and radio personality Lovely Big O who had the audience roaring in laughter. The performances consisted of spiritual dances, singing, and even an […]

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a fugitive who escaped during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 Wednesday evening. According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas the suspect is still at large and authorities are no longer sure he is in the area. According to Thomas, around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday night, deputies made a traffic stop on the […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Urgent Med of Toccoa. Urgent Med is a new clinic, located at 1238 Falls Road, in Toccoa, that offers services for minor illnesses, minor injuries, uncomplicated skin infections, wellness visits, sports physicals, screening and monitoring, lab and testing. Urgent Med charges $40 for an exam, […]

The Swift Multipurpose Center will be presenting a Talent Show tomorrow night held in the Historic Ritz Theatre in the Schafer Center, at 5 p.m. Comedian and radio personality Lovely Big O will be the evening’s master of ceremonies, and guarantees to have the audience split at the sides, laughing in the aisles. Event organizer Jeraldine Hayes sat down with […]

Drivers will see plenty of green leaving their wallets if they make the foolish and illegal decision to drink and drive while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is joining the Safe and Sober Driving Coalition TEAM Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Department of Transportation […]

The Stephens County Historical Society is looking for a few good men and women to become volunteers. Today, they will be holding several volunteer orientation sessions at the museum in the Toccoa Train Depot for anyone interested volunteering. Currahee Military Museum Executive Director Brenda Carlin says they have had some volunteers resign over the past year and they are looking […]