Author: MJ Kneiser

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded four construction projects to the Northeast Region totaling $9.7 million. All of the awards were handed down in August, according to G-DOT spokesperson Katie Strickland. Of the four, the biggest project is in Elbert County where G-DOT is resurfacing and doing shoulder rehabilitation on SR 72. The project spans 7.8 miles of SR72 […]

It’s the time of year when we all hear about the importance of getting our flu and pneumonia vaccines, but there’s also some other important vaccines available to adults. The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta has put out a questionnaire for adults to determine what vaccinations they should receive and when. It’s called the Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool and […]

In Habersham County, two juveniles and one adult are behind bars charged with a string of auto break-ins and vehicle thefts in Clarkesville. It happened August 29 in a subdivision in Clarkesville. Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell said his office worked with law enforcement from across Northeast Georgia and metro Atlanta to identify the suspects responsible for the crimes committed […]

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are now handling the case of a missing Habersham County man whose truck was found in Stephens County. Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell reported on his Facebook page Monday that the family of Joey Clifton Dooley had not heard from him in some time. Dooley’s gray Dodge pick up was discovered Monday on […]

In Rabun County, an arson investigation has resulted in the arrest of man on multiple charges. According the State Fire Marshal’s office, 35-year old Al L. Lococo Jr., of Clayton was arrested and charged with 1 Count of Probation Violation, 1 Count of Arson First Degree, 1 Count of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, 1 Count of Aggravated Battery, and […]