Author: Daniel Brown

By Jessica Waters, WNEG Radio Five North Georgia Technical College students were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society for spring semester 2023. Area inductees include Brian Brannon, a networking specialist student from Cleveland; David Bryant, an accounting student from Alto; Emily Linz, a business technology student from Cornelia; Jailyn McDaniel, an early childhood care and education student from […]

By Jessica Waters, WNEG Radio The Canadian goose, one of the largest members of the waterfowl family, is a familiar sight around Lake Hartwell, and its presence is welcomed by many wildlife aficionados. However, as the goose population continues to increase, and the Canadian goose shifts from a seasonal migratory guest to a year-round resident, that welcome has grown thin […]

By Jessica Waters, WNEG Radio Summer may not officially start until June 21, but the deadline for the annual switch to “summer blend” gas is June 1. Under EPA guidelines, gas refineries are required to switch from production of “winter blend” gasoline to “summer blends” no later than May 1. Retailers are given until June 1 to complete the switchover. […]

Franklin County Commissioners will hold another public hearing tonight on the proposed FY2024 budget. This is the second of three public hearings before they are expected to vote to pass the budget at their regular meeting June 5. County Manager Derrick Turner presented the proposed budget in a PowerPoint presentation at their meeting in May. Turner said the County needs […]

Hart County Habitat for Humanity recently dedicated its 21st house for Yolanda Feaster and her family. Persistent; the only word to describe the attitude of Hart County Habitat for Humanity’s most recent homeowner, Yolanda Feaster, as years rolled by during the building process of her American dream.  Hart Habitat for Humanity celebrated Feaster’s official move into h er new home […]