Category: News

The Georgia DOT is once again partnering with Indeed.com to host another virtual job fair statewide on Tuesday. G-DOT is looking to hire Highway Maintenance Technicians with positions open across the state. Maintenance team members play an integral role in keeping Georgia’s roadsides beautiful and safe for drivers. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age; possess a high school […]

Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant was honored recently by the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission as their 2022 Council Member of the Year. Umbehant received the award at their annual meeting on December 2. Chosen annually by the Council Members of the GMRC, the award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated leadership, support, and vision for the Georgia Mountains Regional […]

The cause of a fire that completely destroyed a home in Carnesville is still unknown. It happened early Tuesday when firefighters from the Carnesville fire department received the call at about 6:25a regarding a house fire on Highway 106 just south of town. When they arrived, firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames. Firefighter Clayton Bryant tells WLHR News […]

Saturday is the deadline to participate in this year’s Salvation Army Angel Tree program. The Salvation Army in Toccoa put out their Angel Trees at local retailers for people to pick an angel ornament and help a child by providing new gifts for Christmas. Salvation Army Toccoa Service Center Director Rebecca Dixon says the Angel Tree Program is in its […]

State Senator Frank Ginn has lost his full-time job. According to a report in the Madison Journal Today, Ginn has agreed to leave his position as the Madison County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director. Ginn told the paper he and the County leadership have reached an agreement on his departure and that County Commission Chair Todd Higdon is, “winning. He […]