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By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Toccoa An accident over the weekend in Toccoa results in three injuries, but authorities say it could have been much worse if not for the actions of first responders on the scene. Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell said that his department and Stephens County EMS responded to a two-car accident just before 12:45 p.m. Sunday on […]

Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 8.1 percent, up four-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 7.7 percent in July. The rate in August of last year was 8.2 percent. “We had good job growth, both over the month with 24,700 new jobs and over the year with 79,300 more jobs, and initial claims, a leading economic […]

Senator John Wilkinson (R- Toccoa) is working to bring more awareness to a crippling condition. It’s called Dystonia and Wednesday was designated Dystonia Awareness Day at the Capitol. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, often resulting in painful and debilitating body positions for the victim. “As our country continues to shine light on the awful […]

You will find fun events, plenty of activities and recognition geared for outdoor enthusiasts at one of the many FREE celebrations scheduled for National Hunting and Fishing Day, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. In Northeast Georgia, events will be taking place all day at Unicoi State Park in White County. […]

Two escapees from the Franklin County Detention Center are now back behind bars. The men escaped about 3:30p Tuesday afternoon. According to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas, law enforcement from several jurisdictions joined in the search, including the Lavonia Police Department , as well as canine units from Lee Arrandale State Prison, and officers with the Stephens County Sheriiff’s office. […]