Category: News

An Elbert County man is behind bars charged with dozens of counts after being caught with a cache of stolen weapons. The arrest came after two search warrants were carried out by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office on Gin Branch Road in Elberton last week. Sheriff Melvin Andrews  said during the search of the homes, a total of forty-two firearms […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa In Stephens County, a second Toccoa City Commissioner says he will not run for re-election this fall. Andy Pavliscsak made his announcement this month’s Toccoa City Commission  meeting. “There are some people who have asked me whether or not I intend to seek a third term and I am here this afternoon to say […]

At 8,024, the pollen count in the metro Atlanta area was the third highest count recorded in 22 years Thursday, according to the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic ( http://www.atlantaallergy.com/).  Today’s pollen count so far stands at 7809, even with the rainfall overnight.  Trees and weeds are the main culprits for pollen. The Clinic offers these tips for surviving high […]

Hart County will be building two new fire stations in the coming months. One of the stations will be in the Reed Creek area, the other in the Rock Springs community. At their regular meeting this week, the board of commissioners heard from Hart County Fire Chief Jerry Byrum and County attorney Walter Gordon. Gordon told the board negotiations for […]

The Royston Wellness and Community Park will be getting some new safety features. At their regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Royston City Council approved a plan to set regular hours for the park to be open and also to install an automatic gate at the entrance. Royston Police Chief Donnie Boleman said it’s time to establish regular hours at the […]