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Some new laws go into effect in Georgia today. They include the controversial Transportation Funding Act of 2015. The measure will convert the current sales tax on gasoline to an excise tax, which would amount to an increase in the price for a gallon of gasoline. A variety of other changes help make up the total, including: A new $200 […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley is warning area residents of a new possible ploy being used by criminals around people’s homes. Shirley said he received the first report of it recently in this area from a resident. He said it tends to happen during the late night or early morning hours. According to the […]

The Georgia Supreme Court hands a win to Elbert County Government in its long running legal battle with a group of landfill developers. Sweet City Landfill LLC, wants to operate a 270-acre landfill on one of three potential sites in Elbert County.  In 2012, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners voted not to enter into a host agreement with Sweet […]

A boil water advisory is in effect for Lavonia water customers in the Bowman St. area due to a water main break Monday. Water customers from upper Bowman St. to Stonebrook to Vickery St. should continue to boil their water until further notice, according to Lavonia City Manager Gary Fesperman.  “Customers in those areas may see a little discoloration in […]

Three Hart County Sheriff’s deputies and a State Probation officer are honored by the Hartwell Dam and Lake Project and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District for their heroism. On Monday, a special awards ceremony was held at the Big Oaks Recreation Center Pavillion for deputies Lamar Spears, Wayne Henson and Tim Coggin, and Probation Officer Robert Roach […]