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Another step coming in process of selling Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center to St. Mary’s Healthcare. Next month, a public hearing will be held regarding the sale.  Members of the community are invited to come out and speak for or against the sale.   The hearing is required by State law and will be held May 7 at 5p at Ty […]

With all of the stories we’ve aired recently about confirmed cases of rabies in our area, we want to remind you again about Saturday’s rabies clinic at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia. The clinic will take place from 10a to 3p at the shelter on Bear Creek Road off SR17 in Lavonia, according to Shelter director Sheri Lockhart.  […]

A Royston woman has been charged in Madison County with vehicular homicide in the death of her husband. According to a report in the Athens Banner Herald, it happened in the early morning hours of March 25th on Wildcat Bridge Road just north of Danielsville. The Georgia State Patrol said 32-year old Danielle Jennings of Royston was travelling east on […]

The investigation into an I-85 wreck Monday that killed three members of an acid rock band continues. On Thursday, Georgia State Patrol spokesperson Tracey Watson said the GSP Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) has not completed its investigation and so far, no charges have been brought against the driver. Meantime, all of the eight passengers who were injured remain hospitalized, […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Volunteers are taking time starting this month for some spring cleaning across Stephens County. It is time once again for the annual Great American Cleanup. The Great American Cleanup is a nationwide event in its 17th year that brings volunteers together to remove litter and debris, clean up waterways, reduce waste, and educate people […]