Author: MJ Kneiser

Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Work is moving forward on new signage for the Hayestone-Brady Business Park that will front the park along the new, four-lane Georgia Highway 17. Stephens County Development Authority Executive Director Tim Martin said that the SCDA board discussed the new signage that will be at the intersection of Hammerstone Drive and the new Highway 17 […]

St. Mary’s Health Care System has received permission from the Georgia Department of Community Health to expand its home health care services into Franklin County, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to offer home health care services in Franklin County,” said Karen Joyce, director of St. Mary’s Home Health Care/Hospice Services. “We have been providing hospice services in Franklin County for […]

The 4th of July is just around the corner, That means it’s time for the city of Hartwell’s Pre-Fourth Celebration. It’s happening this weekend, June 24th and 25th in downtown Hartwell. The pre-4th celebration consists of a triathlon, arts and crafts, fireworks, music and dancing. Hart County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nicki Meyer says this is the 40th year for pre-Fourth celebration. “We’re very […]

The City of Franklin Springs finances are in good shape. That’s according to an independent audit by the CPA firm of Rushton & Company. Franklin Springs City Council members got an overview of the audit at their regular meeting last week. According to the audit, the City of Franklin springs has an unassigned fund balance of $471,515 with expenditures at […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Some Stephens County employees are set to receive an even larger pay increase after county commissioners made some changes to the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Commissioners met Thursday at the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport to again discuss the proposed budget. Under the changes made Thursday to the proposed budget, Stephens County employees who make […]