FCC Adopts New Rules to Address Orphan Counties Issue

Good news for satellite TV customers in Northeast Georgia who have not been able to get the Atlanta TV stations. Soon that will change. Typically, satellite TV customers who live in counties between two major markets, live in what is known as “Orphan Counties.” In those cases, satellite customers are automatically assigned to the local TV stations that are closest. […]

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Hart County Celebrates Literacy Through Imagination Library

Hart County is celebrating Literacy Day all month by promoting its Dolly Parton Imagination Library. At their regular meeting last week, the Hart County Board of Commissioners heard from Tony Haynie with the Hart County Chapter of the Imagination Library. Haynie asked the board to declare the entire month of September Imagination Library Month. According to Haynie, research shows literacy […]

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Red Cross Puts Out Call for Blood Donations During Nat’l Preparedness Month

This is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood. Becoming a regular blood donor is one way to help ensure communities are prepared for any emergency, including those where blood transfusions are needed. The Red Cross also encourages the public to get prepared by making a […]

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Toccoa Receivs Signage Grant From State

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa A state grant will help the city of Toccoa with some signage. The Georgia Department of Economic Development has awarded the city of Toccoa with a $2,330 grant to help pay for wayfinding signage. Weslie Clark with Main Street Toccoa said the signage will help people find downtown Toccoa. “We have heard some complaints […]

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