Author: MJ Kneiser

Franklin County Commissioners have amended County Manager Derrick Turner’s contract, and increased his salary, travel expenses and severance pay. After coming out of the executive session at Tuesday night’s work session, Commission Chair Jason Macomson announced the details of Turner’s new contract. “The Board has conducted a mid-year evaluation of our county manager and re-negotiated some of the terms of […]

Another busy weekend is expected on Lake Hartwell as visitors converge on the lake for the July 4th holiday. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to remember a few simple safety measures to ensure you and your loved ones have a great and safe 4th. DNR Law Enforcement officer Craig Fulghum says this year they’re expecting more visitors […]

Today is expected to be one of the longest travel days in terms of heavy traffic for the July 4 holiday weekend and troopers with the Georgia State Patrol and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division will be working alongside sheriff’s deputies and police officers this weekend to apprehend impaired drivers and crack down on aggressive speeders and distracted drivers. This […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa In Stephens County, citizens are being warned about a fake post on Facebook warning people about a dangerous man. Our sister station WNEG, received a copy of the post that reads, quote: “Warning. The public around Stephens County is being warned to be alert. This man is moving around asking for food and help; […]