Category: News

Today is the last day in Georgia to vote early ahead of next Tuesday’s Primary Election on the 24th. Voters across the state are casting ballots for local, state and federal races. In the local races, voters in both Franklin and Hart counties will be deciding on the Board of Commissioner and Board of Education races. Voters are also choosing […]

The Franklin County Health Department is sponsoring a rabies clinic this Saturday afternoon, May 21 at various locations around the county. Veterinarians from all three of the county’s animal hospitals will be out offering the rabies vaccine for dogs and cats. Dr. April Steele will be at the Fr. County Health Department 1:30 – 2:20 PM, New Franklin Church from […]

Although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild animals. Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes occur in our area. These incidents of exposure are common but can be prevented if residents take precautions to protect themselves and their pets. People should always avoid […]

Rain washed out plans last month for an outdoor fundraiser for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter Board but now that event has been rescheduled for Saturday. The Paws on the Patio and Yappy Hour events at Common Ground in Hartwell will take place Saturday, May 21, weather permitting. In March, Board members and staff broke ground on what will be […]

By Phil Hobbs, WNEG Radio, Toccoa The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce has named its 14 award recipients for 2022 at their annual awards banquet this week. This is the 75th year of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber also presented plaques and recognized chamber partners. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Billy Shaw, a Stephens County […]