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By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio Christmas in Toccoa officially kicks off today with the Christmas in the Park event at Paul Anderson Park. The event begins at 10:30 A.M. and culminates with the Christmas Tree Lighting around 7 P.M. As part of the event, the Varsity returns and will be serving lunch from 10:30 A.M.-2 P.M. and supper from 4-7 […]

Incoming Franklin County Commissioner for District 4, Cole Roper has, Resigned before officially taking office. Roper announced his resignation to the Board of Commissioners and County Manager Derrick Turner in an email Monday night, according to Interim County Commission Chair Kyle Foster. In that email addressed to the Citizens of Franklin County and to whom it may concern”, Roper said, […]

The City of Lavonia will soon begin its search for a new Police Chief. After 22 years on the Lavonia Police force and 14 years as its Chief, today is Chief Bruce Carlisle’s last day. Carlisle is retiring from a long career in law enforcement and has accepted a position as the new Elections Supervisor for Stephens County. He was […]

Tuesday was Giving Tuesday, but the need for help this holiday season transcends one day and that’s why the Hart & Franklin County Foster Parent Association is asking people to adopt a foster child to provide a gift for them for Christmas. The group has two angel trees set up in Franklin County, at the Lavonia and Royston Police Departments. […]

Attorneys for a North Carolina man, being held in Franklin County for allegedly hijacking an 18-wheeler from a truck stop, in Carnesville last spring will be back in court today to request bond for their client. According to an April indictment, on March 5th, Tre Montrell Terrell allegedly pulled the driver of the tractor-trailer out of the vehicle at knifepoint […]