Author: MJ Kneiser

An Oconee County, SC man is in the August Burn Center , listed in critical condition this morning after a flash fire at his home. Oconee County Fire Chief Charlie King tells WLHR News, first responders were called to a home in the Timber Lake Community where they found injured man. King said it appears the man had been smoking […]

Beginning next week, the Georgia Welcome Center on I-85 in Lavonia will getting a much-needed facelift. That means the Welcome Center will be closed while repairs and upgrades are taking place.  The Georgia Department of Transportation is working with the Georgia Department of Economic Development to make the improvements. GDOT spokesperson Teri Pope says signs have already gone up warning […]

The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team continues to investigate a fatal wreck Friday on I-85 that left an Atlanta man dead and the driver facing charges. Troopers say it happened about 2:30 Friday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol Gainesville Post, 31-year old Zanetta L. Yearby of Conyers has been charged with first degree vehicular homicide and […]

The City of Royston’s Downtown Development Authority continues to plan for the Northeast Georgia Economic Development Symposium coming up later this month. According to Royston Main Street Executive Director Candy Rhoades, this is the first such symposium of its kind in Northeast Georgia and will take place on Thursday, July 23 from 11a to 2p at the Royston Housing Authority. […]