Martin Man Charged in Ed Murdock Burglary

  By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa A burglary just outside of Lavonia lands a Martin man behind bars. It happened October 30 at the Ed Murdock Superstore in Lavonia and according to authorities, was connected to another burglary later in Martin. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said it started when a Stephens County Sheriff’s deputy spotted suspicious activity at […]

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Georgia Agriculture Dept. to Host FSMA Listening Session on Nov. 19

Georgians involved in the growing, packing, transporting, manufacturing, storing and selling food products can learn more about the federal government’s proposed Fresh Produce Safety Rule as well as the Preventive Controls For Human Foods Rule during a live Listening Session on later this month. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session, which […]

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Lavonia Fire Department Moving Forward With New Volunteers, New Equipment

New Lavonia Fire Chief Scott O’Barr says things are running smoothly at the Lavonia Fire Department. At their regular city council meeting Monday, O’Barr gave the council and mayor Ralph Owens an end of year report on the department’s status. The Lavonia Fire Department’s fiscal year runs from November 1st to October 31st.  Since November 1st, 2013, O’Barr said Lavonia […]

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Driver in I-85 Tractor-Trailer Wreck Identified

The driver of the 18-wheeler killed in a wreck on I-85 last week has been identified. According to the Georgia State Patrol, he is identified as 55-year old Roger Wayne Hughes of Fayetteville, GA. Hughes died last Wednesday, October 29th on I-85 near mile marker 172 in Franklin County. At about 6a that morning, Hughes was pulling a double tractor-trailor […]

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