Category: News

In Elbert County, nine people are behind bars, charged with making methamphetamine. On March 28th, Elbert County Sheriff Deputies teamed with State Probation Officers to visit several homes of individuals on probation. Around 8:30p  that evening, Elbert County Sheriff Melvin Andrews, said deputies went to 1989 Deep Creek Road. Andrews said, “Upon entering the residence, deputies located a Meth lab […]

Georgia DOT crews are continuing work in and around Franklin, Hart, and Elbert Counties once again this week and advising motorists to watch out for workers on the side of the road. Most activities only require shoulder or median lane closures.  Motorists should reduce their speed in these and all work zones. In Franklin County, crews are repairing and restoring […]

A Cobb County man, wanted in connection with a shooting  in Marietta over the weekend is behind bars after being caught in Franklin County. According to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas,  the arrest came Sunday morning at a truck stop off Exit 160 in Carnesville. “Our dispatcher got information that a suspect from Cobb County could be in our area,” […]

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins has formally announced the formation of the  “Corps of Engineers Reform Caucus.” In a press release Monday, Collins said the group, which he will chair will focus its attention on ideas to overhaul the Corps of Engineers to better serve as a responsive and fiscally responsible agency. “Corps projects are too often mired in bureaucracy, which […]

A North Geogia Tech student from Canon is among a group of finalists headed to the National Skills USA competition in Kansas City, Missouri. Eric Allen of Canon will be competing nationally in the Electrical Construction Wiring competition.  Allen was among a handful of North Georgia Tech students who placed first in their divisions in the Georgia Skills USA competition […]