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North Georgia Tech’s new School of Agriculture Program Director, Wayne Randall, was back on his home turf last week to speak to members of the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce at their monthly Lunch n’ Learn event. North Georgia Tech officially opened its five-semester Agriculture Program to students this semester and both Randall and school president Dr. Mark Ivester were on […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa The Christmas season is fast approaching and all across Stephens County, children are gearing up to send letters to Santa in hopes of cashing in their good behavior for toys. Yet, for some children, Santa Claus won’t stop at their house. Not because they were particularly bad, but because there is no money to […]

According to Northern District Circuit District Attorney Parks White, the Supreme Court of Georgia has affirmed the murder conviction of Brent Shubert, and his sentence of life without the possibility of parole. White said Shubert showed no remorse for the senseless murder of Bonnie Ann Cooner, and while in jail awaiting trial actively sought to escape and to prevent a […]

Construction activity for the I-85 Widening project will require lane closures next week along the corridor in Gwinnett, Barrow, and Jackson counties. Beginning Monday night, asphalt paving and bridge construction operations will necessitate single lane closures along I-85 in both directions between SR 211 in Barrow County and Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett County. Bridge construction operations will also necessitate […]

The Franklin County Health Department will be hosting a WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Farmer’s Market on Thursday, June 20, from 9-11:30 a.m. and then again from 1-2 p.m. WIC participants are encouraged to come to the Franklin County Health Department, located at 6955 Highway 145 South in Carnesville, on Thursday to get fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost. […]