Author: MJ Kneiser

The cold weather is here and with the possibility of another round of freezing temperatures this weekend people will be turning up the heat to keep warm, but the kind of heating system you use could turn deadly if not properly maintained. The National Weather Service says to expect temperatures in Northeast Georgia to dip into the teens Friday and […]

By Jessica Waters, WNEG Radio In Stephens County, voters will have a chance to get a first-hand look at what’s been happening at the Board of Elections and Registrations office later this month. The Stephens County Election Office, located in the Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo Street, will hold an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5 p.m. until […]

A post circulating on social media regarding a kidnapping in Carnesville is not true. The post states multiple law enforcement surrounded the Hasty Mart in Carnesville Tuesday regarding the kidnapping of a 12-year-old. WLHR News checked with Sheriff Steve Thomas shortly after the post began circulating. Thomas said there was no kidnapping nor anything even close. Deputies were at the […]

Lavonia Police are reminding motorists of the new stop signs at Bartson St. And Brickyard Rd. Police Chief Shane Edmisten tells WLHR News the new signs were put in place by the Georgia Department of Transportation because of the change in how students at Lavonia Elementary School are picked up and dropped off. Edmisten said they will be issuing warnings […]

Georgia Anglers don’t have to worry this year about changes to the State’s fishing regulations. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division recently announced there will be no changes made to the 2023 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide. The Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide issued in 2023 will continue to be the guiding document through July 2024, according […]