Category: News

Franklin Springs and Carnesville  both gearing up for their annual tree lighting  and other holiday festivities.  In Franklin Springs, the tree lighting takes place tonight at 6p at city hall.  The Franklin Springs event includes a number of fun activities as well, such as caroling, an ornament decorating station, horse drawn carriage rides, plenty of hot chocolate, and performances by […]

Franklin County has awarded the bid for its planned re-striping and signage of some 23 county roads.  At their meeting Monday night, county manager John Phillips gave the board of commissioners an update jon the project.  “We have received two bids for signage and striping of 23 county roads,” Phillips said. “The bids  have been reviewed by the county and […]

By David Stephens, WSGC Radio, Elberton Authorities in Elbert County have not given up their search for a missing man. 44-year-old Amos Rucker has not been seen since mid-November.  He is described as a black male, five feet five inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds. According to Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Darren Scarborough, they have little to go on. […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa The city of Toccoa is pursuing grant funding to make upgrades at Henderson Falls Park. Last week, Toccoa City Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing submission of a pre-application for the grant. Toccoa City Manager Billy Morse said this is federal grant funding available through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for the rehabilitation of […]

The newly remodeled Hardee’s in Lavonia is now open. Hardee’s opened its doors this morning and hundreds were lined up before dawn hoping for a chance to win free breakfast for a year. 92.1’s morning host Porkchop broadcast his show from the newly remodeled Hardee’s on SR17 and said the deals will continue throughout the day. “The crowds were here […]