Stephens County Leadership Reacts to Caterpillar Closing

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County leaders are reacting to Caterpillar’s announcement that it will be closing its Stephens County facility over the next two years, resulting in the loss of about 120 jobs at that plant. Stephens County Development Authority Executive Director Tim Martin said it is devastating news. “Did not see this coming,” said Martin. “It […]

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Corps Lake Passes for 2015 Now Available

New 2015 annual passes for day use recreation areas are now available for purchase at the Corps’ Savannah District’s three dam and lake projects — lakes Hartwell, Richard B. Russell, and J. Strom Thurmond. The annual pass costs $30 and remains valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. For Hartwell Lake, passes may be purchased at the Hartwell […]

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Governor Nathan Deal Appoints Phelps New Judge for Northern Circuit

The Northern Judicial Circuit has a new Superior Court Judge. On Friday, Governor Nathan Deal appointed Elberton attorney Chris Phelps to the position left vacant when the Honorable Judge John Bailey, who retired at the end of December. A total of 10 names were originally nominated and submitted for consideration to the Georgia Judicial Nominating Committee in December along with […]

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