Category: News

Today is the last day to vote early in the Democratic run-off. Voters have until 5p today to cast an early ballot. This is a state run-off and those who voted on the Democrat ballot on May 24 are eligible to vote in the run-off next Tuesday on the 21st. Democrats are choosing candidates in the race for Lt. Governor, […]

A Barrow County Deputy Sheriff is behind bars after an investigation by the GBI found he violated his oath of office. GBI spokeswoman Natalie Ammons said Thursday that 43-year-old Derrick Jeffery Turner of Winder is charged with Computer Invasion of Privacy and Violation of Oath of a Public Officer. Ammons said that on May 18, 2022, the Barrow County Sheriff’s […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a head-on collision that injured four. The Georgia State Patrol responded to an accident near the Habersham County/Stephens County line on Talmadge Drive. According to a release issued by the Georgia State Patrol, the accident occurred on June 15, around 12:25 p.m. after a 2006 Ford Mustang, driven […]

An Atlanta developer and a property owner are suing Franklin County and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners collectively and individually for their decision to deny them a rezoning request. Corridor Development of Lawrenceville wanted to build 399 townhome units and a strip mall on 47 acres at the intersection of Highways 51 and 59. In February, they applied to […]

The Royston DDA is sponsoring is monthly Artisan Walk this evening in the downtown area. The Artisan Walk takes place from 5p to 7p in downtown Royston and gives people an opportunity to get out in the evening, take a break from the day’s work, and stroll the downtown area viewing local artists’ and craft vendors’ work. This is the […]