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No one was injured Saturday when an 18-wheeler caught fire along I-85. Firefighters from Carnesville and Red Hill Volunteer Fire Departments responded and were able to extinguish the blaze in the trailer.   Traffic was backed up for about an hour while crews worked to put out the fire and clear the area.

In Elbert County, a former Elbert County Sheriff’s Investigator if facing corruption charges. In a press release issued late last week, Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, announced an arrest warrant for Christopher Michael Cornell had been issued after he was indicted by a grand jury. Cornell is charged with two counts of Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, […]

Gov. Nathan Deal has announced the creation of the Governor’s Interfaith Council, comprised of religious leaders across Georgia, to expand upon recent criminal justice reforms. These advisers will work to identify areas in which faith-based ministries, private organizations and state agencies can partner to address prisoner re-entry. “Faith communities and religious leaders are critical to ensuring the success of our […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Renovations to the façade at the Schaefer Center in Downtown Toccoa continue to take shape. City of Toccoa Planning Director Connie Tabor says the renovation is going well. “We are real excited about the progress that has been made thus far, says Tabor; “of course, we received grant funding from the Georgia Department of […]

Dozens gathered Thursday in Hartwell to pray for our nation on the National Day of Prayer. Citizens joined with seven local pastors to pray for the country in seven different areas.   Pastor Johnny Stowe exhorted those present to make sure they were right with God before praying for the country’s government and leadership. “We lift our President up to you, […]