Author: MJ Kneiser

A reminder that the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) are still out in force today through midnight to ensure motorists practice safe driving habits as they travel to celebrate Labor Day, the last summer holiday. As of 6p Sunday, the holiday traffic fatality count statewide stood at 9, according to the Georgia Department of […]

Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio The Toccoa Police Department is asking for the public’s help to catch a man wanted for armed robbery at a Stephens Co package store. It happened last Wednesday night when Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize said officers were dispatched to Kings Beverage on Big A Road in reference to an armed robbery. Mize says once officers […]

A Hall County man has been arrested in connection with the drug overdose death of a White County woman. Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office agent in charge Trent Hillsman and the Cleveland Police Department arrested Olaffia Hester, age 27, of Gillsville, GA. Hester is charged with felony murder in connection to the overdose death of Katelyn Baker, age 23, of […]

The town of Carnesville is once again kicking off the fall festival season this weekend, which begins this evening at Carnesville City Park. Carnesville City Councilwoman Patsy Watkins is organizing this year’s event. Watkins says this year’s festival will feature some new events beginning Friday evening. “Friday night is Cruise In and that’s dancing in the street. We’ve never had dancing […]

Governor Brian P. Kemp has signed two executive orders extending the temporary suspension of state taxes on motor and locomotive fuel as well as the supply chain state of emergency. As Georgians continue to face sky-high inflation due to irresponsible policies and spending from Democrats in Washington, D.C., Governor Kemp is acting to ease the burden these higher costs are […]