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Hart County will also continue with its Fiscal 2016 budget reviews this evening. Hart County’s fiscal year doesn’t start until October 1, but the Board of Commissioners and County staff typically begin work about six months ahead of time. Tonight after their regular meeting, the Board will meet with various department heads in the first of a series of such […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa   A winery in Stephens County is expanding. Last Friday, state and local officials came together to celebrate the expansion of Curahee Vineyard and Winery, which held a planting of the vines celebration. Owner Marvin Dunson says they planted new vines that will produce three types of grapes. “Three of the vines are not […]

An autopsy is set for today on the body of a Lavonia man who was struck and killed early Saturday morning on I-85. It happened about 4a Saturday according to South Carolina Highway Patrol. Oconee County Coroner Carl Addis said 25-year old David Michael Rogers’ body was found in the northbound lane of I-85 near the South Carolina Welcome Center. […]

The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply now and throughout the summer. “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 Red Cross spokesperson […]

The Georgia Power Foundation has made a contribution to North Georgia Technical College’s Foundation’s scholarship fund for students enrolled in the Electrical Lineworker Program who have documented financial need. “We are thrilled with this contribution to the college,” said NGTC Institutional Advancement Director Cynthia Brown.  “We are so grateful to have the continued support from our partners in the community, […]