Author: MJ Kneiser

An agreement between Franklin County and Metro Green, LLC  to reopen the county C&D landfill is now final. Metro Green Agreement.Final At their regular meeting earlier this month, County Commission Chair Thomas Bridges signed the County’s portion of the agreement. At their work session Tuesday evening, the Franklin County Commission heard from County Manager Beth Thomas, who said Metro Green […]

The impact to Franklin County’s 2021 Fiscal Budget from the COVID-19 pandemic is hinging on the State’s latest Sales Tax Distribution information, which has not yet been released. That’s according to Franklin County Manager Beth Thomas. At their work session, Thomas said the distribution information they receive in May will show the impact of the pandemic on the County’s sales […]

Franklin County School Administration will be meeting this morning to discuss the details of holding a senior graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. On Tuesday, School Superintendent Chris Forrer told WLHR News they hope to release that information later today. Last Friday, dozens of seniors, led by deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s office, paraded through the County as […]

Hart County has agreed to a plan by the City of Hartwell to annex the new Hartwell Lakeside Park. The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to pass an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Hartwell on condition the City agrees not to use the 60/40 rule. During discussions, Commission Chair Joey Dorsey again noted the County’s concern that […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa An Eastanollee man is facing charges in connection with the drug overdose of four individuals last week at a Toccoa motel. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize this week released additional information regarding the incident and this week’s arrest. Mize said on Tuesday, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office along with the ARDEO Task Force and […]