Author: Porkchop Branch

Details are out on a Sheriff’s deputy car that was stolen earlier this month in Stephens County. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on July 5, deputies were dispatched to a residence off of Julian-Westmoreland Drive in Martin in reference to domestic dispute. Upon arrival deputies spoke with the complainant, Austin Levi Swift, 29 of Martin and Swift claimed […]

by Cammie Bagley (special from WNEG Radio)   An accident last night results in three fatalities and one severely injured. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, the accident occurred just after midnight. The driver of the vehicle, a Jeep, was unable to negotiate a sharp curve in the Gum Log Community and went off the roadway, striking trees and […]

As the July 4th holiday approaches, Georgia Game Wardens will be focusing on keeping boaters safe by cracking down on boating under the influence. Across the state, they will be conducting heightened awareness and enforcement of boating under the influence (BUI) laws as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. In partnership with the National Association of State Boating […]

 It has now been announced that the new Cracker Barrel in Lavonia will open on July 10th. The new Cracker Barrel that has employed a near 200 local residents will open its door to the public on July 10th at 6 in the morning. The Cracker Barrel is located on Ross Place just off of exit 173 in Lavonia.

Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) helped pass two key immigration bills in the House yesterday, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and Kate’s Law. Collins managed the rule for the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act on the House floor yesterday in preparation for its passage this afternoon. The bill clarifies the authority of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to take custody […]