Category: News

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County Sheriff’s office recently conducted the first of an ongoing effort to aggressively pursue Criminal Street Gang activity in Toccoa-Stephens County. Sheriff Randy Shirley said that as a result of a joint collaboration with a number of state and local law enforcement agencies, last week law enforcement officers were able to seize a […]

The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it will commit over $421 million in the latest round of Emergency Connectivity Fund announcements, bringing total program commitments to over $3.05 billion. The funding is supporting schools and libraries in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. The funding can be used to support […]

Two special ceremonies will be taking place this week in Hart County in honor of our veterans. On Thursday, Veterans Day, there will be a special ceremony to rename a portion of Highway 29 between Hartwell and Royston Veterans Memorial Highway. The Hartwell Post 109 of the American Legion will host the event Thursday afternoon, which will be held at […]

The Lavonia Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring another job fair in an effort to help local employers find the workers they need. There continues to be a shortage of qualified workers not only in Lavonia, but across the state. Chamber Executive Director Julie Calhoun said Monday there is still time for local businesses to sign up for the fair on […]

The Georgia Department of Education is launching a statewide effort to assist school districts with locating and supporting students who have disengaged from school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. GaDOE is partnering with Graduation Alliance and dedicating $5 million in ESSER COVID-19 relief funds to the location, engagement, and individual support of up to 50,000 students in rural […]