Author: MJ Kneiser

Franklin County Commissioners have approved a new policy for determining the use of privately owned water wells in the event of a drought or other water shortage. At their regular meeting last week, the board approved the plan in conjunction with approving a waiting list of well owners.  According to county manager Billy Morse, the new policy is now in […]

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter is asking for the public’s help to donate some much needed supplies. According to shelter Director Sheri Lockhart, they are over-run with puppies and adult dogs, as well as litters of kittens. That means there’s lots of cleaning to do. “We’re in desperate need of bleach and clay cat litter right now,” Lockhart said. “We […]

By David Stephens, WSGC Radio, Elberton Elbert County expects it will be a struggle to make ends meet in Fiscal 2014. The Elbert County Board of Commissioners received an overview of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget at a recent work session.  Elbert County’s fiscal year begins July 1st.  Elbert County Chief Financial Officer Phil Pitts told the board it’s been […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa An update on the pool problem in Toccoa. Last week, the director of the Toccoa YMCA said the pool would remain closed this summer because of needed expensive repairs. Now, the Toccoa City Commission has announced city crews are working to fix the pool so it can open after all. At their regular meeting […]

Tragedy on Hartwell Lake over the weekend when a man drowned on the Georgia side of the lake. According to Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement officer Craig Fulgum, it happened Saturday evening at the Old Reed Creek Boat Ramp off Sara John Road in Hartwell.  “Saturday evening at approximately 7:30p, we received a call from Hart County e911 […]