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As the waters of Hartwell Lake begin to come down, many of the recreation areas and campsites that had been closed several weeks ago when the lake reached flood stage, have now have re-opened. According to Natural Resource Program Manager for Hartwell Lake  Scott Kelley, only two campsites are still closed. “Springfield has six campsites that are still not available,” […]

The City of Lavonia is working with Hart County on plans to increase sewer capacity at the Gateway Industrial Park in Hart County. For the past year, Lavonia has been in talks with Hart County leaders regarding building more lift stations to accommodate more economic development. At a city council work session Monday, city manager Gary Fesperman said a final […]

By David Stephens, WSGC Radio, Elberton, GA In Elbert County, authorities continue their search for a man wanted on an array of felony charges. According to Elbert County Sheriff’s Investigator Terry Reese, late last week, witnesses reported 48-year old Marlin Roberts displaying erratic behavior at a home on Brewer’s Bridge Road.  “He was seen driving recklessly throughout the yard, striking […]

A wreck involving two tractor trailers had one lane blocked for a time Tuesday morning on I-85 southbound near mile marker 178 in Hart County.  According to the Hart County Sheriff’s office it happened about 4:20a this morning.One tractor trailer was able to get off the road, but the other continued to block one southbound lane until about 9a. The […]

A South Carolina teen, who went missing on Lake Hartwell  Sunday night, is now back safe with his family. Georgia DNR Law Enforcement officer Craig Fulgum said the boy, identified as Noah Day, age 15 of Piedmont, SC went missing Sunday night near Sadler Creek State Park on U.S. 29on the South Carolina side.  “At approximately 8p, the 15-year old […]