Author: MJ Kneiser

Hart County’s Code Enforcement officer says the problem of roadside trash and illegal dumping in the county is becoming epidemic. At their meeting last week, the Hart County Board of Commissioners heard from Randall Graham. Graham says at least 44 county roads have trash and litter that needs to be cleaned up. “We have an epidemic in the County,” Graham […]

Banks County authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate the suspects responsible for a burglary at the Country Boys Sports store. Banks County Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Carissa McFaddin tells WLHR News it happened during the early morning hours Friday. McFaddin said at about 4:15am last Friday, Banks County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an alarm call at Country […]

The Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post and the Franklin County Sheriff’s office report a busy holiday weekend on the Interstate and local roads, but no major accidents or arrests. Post Commander Al Whitworth tells WLHR News traffic on the Interstate over the weekend was particularly heavy, but troopers handled only a few minor accidents in the three county area. However, […]

On Monday we told you about an upcoming low-cost rabies clinic in April at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia. Now, State health officials have issued a public warning of the importance of making sure your pet is vaccinated against this deadly disease. District II Public Health spokesman Dave Palmer said although the occurrence of rabies among humans has […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County Hospital will pursue a special recognition for one of its programs. Hospital Administrator Lynne Anderson said that representatives from the Joint Commission will be in Toccoa next month to review the hospital’s Total Joint Program. Anderson said that Stephens County Hospital is pursuing a separate and special certification for that program. “Dr. […]