Author: Porkchop Branch

    Georgia DNR law enforcement is out in force on Hartwell Lake and other lakes in the North Georgia area patrolling the waters making sure people stay safe and watching out for impaired boaters. DNR officer  Craig Fulgum said when it comes to boating, BUI’s are the DNR’s number one concern. “We have a zero tolerance when it comes […]

    While sparklers and similar non-explosive fireworks devices are legal in Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging citizens to use extreme caution to avoid injuries when using legalized fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday.   Consumers may be confused when they discover certain types of fireworks on sale at local retail outlets near our […]

    Crews have relocated the body of the man who fell from a raft on the Chattooga two weeks ago, but the recovery effort has stalled due to mother nature. Rabun County EMA Director Marty Dixon served as the incident commander on Monday, and he said Monday that the team located the body of Thomas Hill deep in the […]

  After weeks of uncertainty, the final word is that the Doyle Street Pool in Toccoa will not open this summer. Toccoa-Stephens County YMCA CEO Robin Dake said that the YMCA and city officials reached that mutual decision at a meeting Monday morning. Dake said multiple issues continue to cause problems that cannot be resolved in a manner to get […]

  Martin Baptist Church in partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will be distributing free food today to all qualifying residents of the Martin, Stephens and Franklin County area. The give away takes place this afternoon from 2p to 4p at the Martin Baptist Church gym. Participants signature on the form they sign at the Food Pantry serves […]