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St. Mary’s Hospice Services is now taking applications for participation in Camp Nokose, a bereavement camp for children ages 6-12 who are coping with the death of a loved one. The camp will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sandy Creek Park, located at 400 Bob Holman Road off the Commerce Highway north of […]

A suspected car thief from North Carolina is behind bars in Franklin County after he was captured by Lavonia Police. Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle said it happened last Thursday when one of his officers spotted what appeared to be a suspicious vehicle. On July 2nd, one of my newer officers was on routine patrol when he noticed a vehicle […]

Franklin County will borrow the money it needs to meet its obligations through the end of the year. The Board of Commissioners signed off on the plan at their regular meeting last night in Carnesville. During their work session last week, County Manager Beth Thomas told the board the County needs to borrow money because the reserve funds have been […]

A second call is going out from the American Red Cross for summertime blood donations. Red Cross spokesperson Kristin Stancil said the donations this time of year run about 40% below normal. “We typically do see our numbers go down in the summer months because people go on vacation and they’re not making their summer appointments to donate,” said American […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa In Stephens County, a local industry is purchasing the Standard Register building on SR145 in Toccoa. Last week, a company called, ASI announced it has taken over as the landlord of the 66,000 square-foot building.  The transaction took effect  June 17. ASI is part of the GEM Industries group and plans to use part […]