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As they do during every major holiday weekend, State troopers and local law enforcement are asking everyone to make the summer travel season a safe one this year by remembering to click their seat belt or risk being handed a ticket. With many Georgians expected to be on the road during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, officers are sharing personal […]

It’s time to make your duck, dove, and goose hunting plans for the year. The 2022-2023 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. Tina Johannsen, Assistant Chief of the WRD Game Management Section said one notable change to the migratory […]

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and many Americans will celebrate with cookouts, camping, road trips and other activities that involve food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding families to take extra care not to let foodborne bacteria, which grows more quickly in hot weather, ruin the fun. “This Memorial […]

The Memorial Day holiday weekend is underway and visitors to Lake Hartwell are starting to arrive and looking forward to a long weekend of fun on the water. That’s why the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants everyone to remember a few simple safety measures to ensure you and your loved ones have a great and safe holiday. Lake Hartwell […]

The second annual Memorial Day service will be held at 9a at the Veterans Memorial in Carnesville. This year, First Sgt Dusty Morgan with the Georgia National Guard will be the keynote speaker. Morgan tells WLHR News the 30-minute program will begin with the Franklin County Boy Scout Troop 42 leading attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Kori Esco will […]