Author: MJ Kneiser

By Jessica Waters, WNEG Radio Stephens County’s first Planned Unit Development, or PUD, reached a new milestone last week when developers submitted the first set of initial plans. Last year, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an application by AK New Ventures, LLC, to rezone 42 acres of undeveloped property near the intersection of Mize Road and the […]

Lavonia City fathers are looking at revising Lavonia’s cemetery ordinance, largely due to a new mausoleum that was recently built in Burgess City Cemetery. At their work session last week, Mayor Courtney Umbehant said the City cemetery ordinance currently has no specifications for mausoleums. Umbehant pointed out the mausoleum that was put up was made of high-quality granite and very […]

Unilever in the United States is recalling approximately 137,000 cases of Popsicle Brand Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products (single-serve offerings) because the products may contain milk, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume […]

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter will remain closed this week to due another parvo outbreak. Board Member Dr. Pam Stone tells WLHR News the Shelter staff had to extend the quarantine due to a subsequent case of parvo resulting from the original outbreak. Dr. Stone said they’re hoping to re-open this Friday or Saturday. The shelter announced the required two-week closure […]

The 2024-2025 dove season is right around the corner. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the season on Sat. Sept. 7. The official 2024-2025 dove season hunting dates are Sept. 7-Oct. 13, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. Statewide shooting hours for all dove seasons are one-half hour before […]