Author: MJ Kneiser

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio The Learning Tree Academy in Toccoa is the recipient of the 2022 Farmer Champion Award. The Learning Tree Academy was one of 38 Georgia Farm-to-Table restaurants this year in receiving the award. Georgia Organics Farmer Champion program works to bring Georgia farmers, chefs, and aggregators together to increase sustainable and organic purchasing. In partnership with […]

Elections offices across the State including Franklin and Hart County Boards of Elections will be conducting a risk-limiting audit on the November 8 race results for the Secretary of State. Thursday’s risk-limiting audit begins at 9a at both the Franklin and Hart County Boards of Election offices and it is open to the public. According to VerifiedVoting.org, a risk-limiting audit […]

The Hart County Board of Elections has extended its early voting hours for the December 6 run-off election. There are only five days to vote early in person for the run-off. On Tuesday, Elections Supervisor Robin Webb announced early voting will take place at the Board of Elections office in Hartwell Monday – Friday, November 28 – December 2 from […]

The Salvation Army in Toccoa has put out their Angel Trees at local retailers for people to pick an angel ornament and help a child by providing new gifts for Christmas. Salvation Army Toccoa Service Center Director Rebecca Dixon says the Angel Tree Program is in its 43 rd year. Dixon says the goal is to keep the family holiday […]

The North Georgia Technical College horticulture program is hosting the college’s annual poinsettia plant sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, at the Clarkesville campus greenhouses. The sale will feature red, white, and glitter poinsettias and red, white, pink, and lavender Christmas cacti. Cards, cash, and checks are accepted, and all sales must be made […]