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North Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received a $5000 donation from Jackson Electric Membership Corporation for electric lineworker student scholarships. Two $2500 scholarships will be awarded to students who are registered in the electrical line program at either the Clarkesville or Blairsville campus and have an unmet financial need. One scholarship will be awarded for fall semester 2022 and the […]

A North Carolina man, being held in Franklin County for allegedly hijacking an 18-wheeler from a truck stop, in Carnesville will have a bond hearing next week. According to the indictment, on March 5th, Tre Montrell Terrell pulled the driver of the tractor-trailer out of the vehicle at knifepoint at the Pilot Truck Stop at Exit 166 in Carnesville. Terrell […]

A Stephens County Sheriff’s deputy continues to recover after being struck by the vehicle of a suspect who was being pursued by law enforcement. It happened Sunday evening when, according to Post 7 of the Georgia State Patrol both a Toccoa Police officer and the Sheriff’s deputy were involved in a collision with the suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jennifer Ashley […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Richard B. Russell Project Office, is hosting the 32nd Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Blue Hole Recreation Area, located on Hwy. 81 in Calhoun Falls, S.C. Youth, ages 5-15, may participate if registered. Check-in is from 7-8 a.m. and fishing hours are from 8-11 a.m. A water safety program […]

Franklin County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting this evening but there could be some delay in the start time. Prior to the regular meeting, which typically starts at 6p, there will be two hearings. The first will be the first of two public hearings on the proposed FY2023 budget at 5p. At 5:30p will be the Planning & Zoning […]