Category: News

If you are one of the many planning to take part in Hart County’s annual Polar Bear Plunge this weekend, be aware of a schedule change. The 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge has been moved from Saturday, February 28 to Saturday, March 7th this year due to concerns about the weather. Sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence, […]

In Stephens County, the next hearing date has been set in the ongoing battle between a biofuel and composting company and the State Environmental Protection Division. Stephens County Attorney Brian Ranck said on April 2nd, a Fulton County Superior Court judge will hear the appeal of Wilbros LLC regarding a decision by a state administrative law judge to close the […]

Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell is recovering from a gunshot wound, his deputy hospitalized, after a shooting Sunday night that left three people dead. It happened about 7;30p Sunday evening just outside of Clarkesville. According to GBI Agent in charge Rusty Andrews, Sheriff Terrell and a deputy, identified as deputy Bill Zigan, responded to domestic call at a home on […]

It’s going to be a bumpy week on Capitol Hill this week. That’s according to U.S. Representative Doug Collins who spoke to dozens of Hart County citizens Saturday at the Hart County Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast in Hartwell. Collins gave those attending a brief overview of the major issues currently on Capitol Hill. Speaking on Immigration, Collins said […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa The Stephens County Board of Education decides to backtrack on a price hike at the cannery. Last Thursday, board members voted 4-2 with 1 abstention to retract the doubling of prices at the cannery.  Earlier last week, the  Board voted unanimously to double prices at the cannery. However, school board member Jim Bellamy said […]