Category: News

Work to repair parts of I-85 from the Banks/Franklin County line north will continue through the rest of July. That’s according to Georgia Department of Transportation spokesperson Teri Pope. Pope tells WLHR News the maintenance work will continue weeknights on Interstate 85 north of SR 15/US 441, the Banks Crossing.  “Concrete is really great because it lasts a long time […]

Royston Mayor Pro Tem Keith Turman was recently elected to the post of 3rd Vice President for District #2 of the Georgia Municipal Association. The election came at GMA’s statewide convention in last month. Turman will be on the board of District #2 which is comprised of 13 Counties; Rabun, Towns, Union, Habersham, White, Lumpkin, Stephens, Banks, Hall, Franklin, Hart, […]

Franklin Springs is hosting a weekly Farmers Market at City Hall this morning. Everyone is invited to come out and pick out fresh locally grown veggies and other home goods.  The new farmer’s market began last Monday for the first time. And any local grower interested in participating is invited to bring their  home grown goodies and set up shop.  […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County has a new E-911 and Emergency Management Agency Director. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers announced that Dennis Folsom has accepted the county’s offer to take over the position that leads both departments. Ayers said that Folsom comes to Stephens County from a similar position in south Georgia. “He is currently the Cook County […]

By David Stephens, WSGC Radio, Elberton, GA The next school year in Elbert County will come with an increased focus on sports injuries. Elbert County’s interim School Superintendent Chuck Bell announced last week that just before the beginning of each athletic season, all parents or legal guardians will be provided with an information sheet informing them of the nature and […]