Author: MJ Kneiser

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a suspect involved in a financial card fraud. Oconee County Sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Watt tells WLHR News it happened sometime in early March. On March 4th the victim notified the Sheriff’s office to report their debit card had been stolen and used at two businesses in Oconee […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County Commissioners vote to make more changes to the county’s nuisance ordinance. On Tuesday, the county commission approved the proposed changes. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said that Stephens County is getting rid of some county guidelines from the current ordinance in the agricultural area. “We have removed the grid that discussed specific animals […]

Today is the day the Franklin County Board of Education is expected to announce their finalist for the position of Franklin County School Superintendent. The Board will hold a called meeting this evening at 6p to make that announcement. Current Superintendent Dr. Ruth O’Dell is retiring at the end of this school year. On March 24th, the announced three finalists […]

The Franklin County Republican Party plans to host two political forums later this month. On Tuesday, April 26th Candidates running for the County Commission and Board of Education seats will present their platforms and reasons for running. For the County Commission Chair, incumbent Thomas Bridges is going up against challengers Nicholas Clark, Sharone Powell, and David Strickland. County Commissioner for […]

State Senator Frank Ginn has received a “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) for his work during the 2015 – 2016 legislative sessions. The award was presented to State legislators who most actively support GMA’s initiatives and goals. “Georgia citizens deserve to know exactly where their hard-earned state and local tax dollars are going. I […]