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The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing for a busy weekend on the state’s highways. AAA is projecting that more than 2.7 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more by car between now and the start of 2017. That is an increase of 2.4 percent from last year. With that in mind, Georgia DOT Spokesperson Katie Strickland said the […]
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Chaz Bridges scored 19 points to lead four Indians in double figures and Stephens County overcame foul trouble and struggles at the foul line to sweep the season series with Hart County, defeating the Bulldogs 81-74 Thursday night in boys’ basketball action at the Currahee Arena in Toccoa. NuNu Walker added 14 points for Stephens County, DeUndra Singleton had 13, […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia The Franklin County Grand Jury is asking the county to fix what they believe is problem at the Franklin County Courthouse that is only getting worse. The Grand Jury met December 5 and in its presentments called on Franklin County to fix the ongoing problem of leaks at the courthouse. Franklin County Grand Jury […]
Read moreA grant will allow a state agency to continue two programs aimed at combating driving under the influence cases. The Georgia Department of Public Safety is the recipient of a traffic safety H.E.A.T. grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The grant is for approximately $3.16 million, and will provide funding to continue the Georgia State Patrol Nighthawks DUI […]
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Stephens County Development Authority Executive Director Tim Martin is back home after a trip to Europe this month. Martin traveled to Germany, as well as Turkey, during his 10-day trip. The main part of the trip was a trade mission organized by the European American Investment Council to Germany. He said they had the chance to visit numerous companies in […]
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Local and state law enforcement are warning people to be careful on what is expected to be a busy holiday travel weekend. Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell said people need to keep safety at the top of their minds when hitting the roadways during the holidays and all year long. “First of all, we would like to remind everyone to […]
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Stephens County government offices and Toccoa City Hall will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. In the city of Toccoa, routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Friday, December 23rd will be picked up today. Residents should note that alters from the normal procedures due to the holiday […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Some local children will have a happier Christmas this year, thanks to help from the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. Earlier this month, officers with Chapter 105 of the Northeast Georgia Fraternal Order of Police took children from several Northeast Georgia counties shopping for gifts at the Toccoa Wal-mart as part […]
Read moreOne of Stephens County’s main rivals on the football field appears to have a new head coach in place. According to a post from the Hart County High School Football Facebook page, Hart County has hired Coach Rance Gillespie as the new Head Coach of the its football program. Gillespie heads to Hart County with a resume that includes back-to-back […]
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By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Wounded Lavonia Police Captain Michael Schulman is home for Christmas. A line of Lavonia Police officers, Sheriff’s deputies and law enforcement from several Northeast Georgia agencies saluted Schulman Tuesday as he was released from the hospital in Greenville. Late Tuesday morning, a procession of dozens of law enforcement vehicles escorted the ambulance that brought […]
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