Author: MJ Kneiser

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa A Toccoa man is in custody after allegedly shooting at a vehicle. Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell said it started just after noon Thursday when officers responded to Almond Street to a report of shots being fired. “Upon our arrival, the first officer on scene made contact with two ladies who were sitting in […]

It is now official. Beginning next year, the Lavonia City Council and the Mayor will have a little more in their paychecks.   At their regular meeting this week, the council heard the second reading of an ordinance that would double their pay. Last month, the council voted to increase a councilman’s pay at the suggestion of councilman Harold Harbin. Harbin […]

Telecommunications giant AT&T plans to hire workers for more than 1,000 new positions at its facilities and offices in Georgia. Governor Nathan Deal made the announcement Thursday in a press release.  “Georgia businesses and consumers are using more communications services such as wireless and broadband,” said Deal. “These jobs will provide opportunities for our citizens in one of the fastest-growing […]

We have a correction from the story we did yesterday on the Franklin County Budget for FY14. In the story we reported that the Probate Judge’s office received a budget increase of $25,000.  That number was based on an initial  General Fund budget proposal obtained by WLHR News from the county manager. However, according to a final list approved by […]