Category: News

UPDATE— According to Stephens County Coroner Chris Stephens, 18-year-old Anna Whitlock was the passenger killed in the head-in collision this morning. At this point we have not confirmed the cause of the accident. Anna is the daughter of Joey and Leigh Whitlock  Joey is the pastor  at Toccoa Creek Offiials were on the scene of the accident for several hours […]

The Office of the Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner has announced the arrest of 25-year-old James Colby Chastain of Vanna, who is wanted in connection with at least one fire in Hart County which had been classified as arson. Firefighters fought a blaze at 658 Joe Findley Road in Royston on July 1. The structure, a 25-year-old mobile home, suffered […]

Franklin County officials and other dignitaries gathered at the newly opened wastewater treatment plant this past Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new plant, which came with a price tag of $7.8 million, is located behind Carnesville Elementary School-Primary. Along with county commissioners, contractors, engineers and other county personnel attended the event. The new plant has been permitted to handle […]

The Hart County Humane Society will be hosting a benefit concert and silent auction on Oct. 25 which will feature the tribute band Main Street- The Bob Segar Experience. The concert and silent auction will be held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Founder’s Hall, located at 1009 Benson St. in Hartwell. Barbecue by Saschmo’s will be served […]

The Royston Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 and the Royston Downtown Development Authority is accepting applications for vendors. Festival officials are looking for vendors who feature food, novelty/resale items, handmade arts and crafts, non-political public service/information/non-profit, and political campaigns. Fees differ depending on the type of vendor and the need for electricity with non-profit or public service […]