Category: News

Local law enforcement is asking for the public’s help to locate two suspects involved in a paving scam that targets the elderly. According to the Banks County Sheriff spokesperson Deputy Carissa McFaddin, two men in a pick-up approached an elderly homeowner on October 30th offering to pave part of their driveway with some unused asphalt. At first they discussed a […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Area leaders in Stephens County are reacting to the approval of SPLOST VI by county voters on Tuesday. Stephens County voters approved SPLOST VI on Tuesday by a nearly 3 to 1 margin. SPLOST VI will begin on July 1, 2014, picking up right after the current one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax expires […]

Construction is expected to begin soon in Hartwell on a major development of new upscale homes right in the heart of the historic district.  At a press conference Thursday, local businessman Larry Torrance announced the sale of some 35 acres of land owned by his family to a developer from Atlanta.  “We have been approved by the City of Hartwell […]

A significant reduction in federal government subsidies is forcing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District to reduce park operations and visitor services at recreation areas and campgrounds around Lake Hartwell.  The Corps will close one campground and five day use areas on Hartwell Lake, and four campgrounds on Thurmond Lake.  In addition, the Corps will partially close two […]

Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the expanded recall of particular packages of Bailey’s Choice dog treats sold in Georgia. These products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and should be discarded.   Bailey’s Choice Dog Treats, LLC, of Waleska, Ga., is expanding the recall to include additional five-ounce packages of dog treats, including: •          100% […]