Author: MJ Kneiser

The USDA Forest Service is banning all campfires across the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Forest) in response to high fire danger resulting from the dry conditions caused by the severe drought and unseasonably warm temperatures in Georgia. The fire ban closure order is effective today, November 14 through December 16, and covers all three Ranger Districts on the Chattahoochee National Forest […]

A deer hunter who had been missing since Tuesday in Habersham County has been found safe. According to Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Seeley the hunter, in his 60s, was reported missing Tuesday night by a friend who was hunting with him. Seeley said the hunter, whose name has not been released, disappeared into the woods near Demorest on the […]

The State Fire Marshal’s office continues their investigation into a house fire in Elberton that left three people dead. According to Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, it happened in the overnight hours of Saturday, November 11. King said that at approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 11, a home fire with multiple trapped occupants was reported to […]

As we get closer to the official start of the Christmas Season local municipalities have announced their annual Christmas tree-lighting events. The City of Canon will hold its annual tree lighting event on Sunday, November 26 from 6p to 7p at the Canon Park House on Depot Street. Kids can meet Santa and have their pictures taken with him as […]

Mark your calendars for a heartwarming evening of holiday magic as Hartwell welcomes the most anticipated event of the season – the Annual Hartwell Christmas Tree Lighting. Set to take place on Monday, November 20, the celebration officially marks the beginning of the Christmas season, transforming the streets into a wonderland of festive joy as Santa makes his grand appearance. […]