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Franklin County is partnering with TruVista to provide broadband to more areas in the county that are considered underserved for Internet service. At their work session Tuesday evening, County Commissioners heard from Andrew Seaver with TruVista who outlined the project. He said, this past year, Franklin County was awarded a total of $15 million in American Rescue Plan monies – […]

Someone in our area is a million dollars richer after winning part of the MegaMillions drawing earlier this month but has yet to come forward. According to Tandi Reddick with the Georgia State Lottery, the million-dollar ticket was purchased at the Royal Foods and Tobacco Store on the Lavonia Highway in Hart County on Friday, November 18. The November 18th […]

If your child has yet to see Santa and give him their Christmas wish list, there will be two more opportunities this month. Santa is coming to both Franklin County libraries, according to Library Branch Manager Maggie West. First, Santa will be making a stop at the Lavonia-Carnegie Library on Monday, December 12 at 6:00p. Then, he also will make […]

Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 33rd annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. The goal of this competition for grades K-5 is to generate knowledge of and appreciation for Georgia’s biological diversity. The popular initiative is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the State Botanical Garden […]

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 […]