WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The voters of White County have placed their votes and this is the result for the mid-term elections in White County. White County Board of Education District 2 and District 4, Enotah Justical Circuit District Attorney, Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, County Commissioner District 2 and 3, House […]
Read More »Herschel Walker Campaigns in Cleveland
WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- Herschel Walker, Lt. Colonel Michael Steel, Morgan Ortagus and Senator Lindsey Graham made a campaign stop in Cleveland on Oct. 26. Herschel Walker is running for Senate in Georgia against incumbent Raphael Warnock. Walker won the primary election in May making him the Republican candidate. Before the May election, Walker had a […]
Read More »Lumpkin BOCC to meet on 5311 Rural Transportation Program
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is hosting a public hearing over the 5311 Rural Transportation Program and they will have the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 18 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend both the meeting and the hearing. This is the agenda for the regular meeting. […]
Read More »Reported murder in Gilmer County
GILMER COUNTY, Ga.- On the morning of Oct. 12, 2022, Gilmer County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a reported medical emergency a 11866 Tails Creek Road in Gilmer County for Ashley Peterson (29). Upon arrival, First Responders observed the injuries of the patient and requested Detectives of Gilmer […]
Read More »Haywood County Deputies Arrest Drug Trafficker in NC
HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC.- A traffic stop conducted by Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Deputies led to the seizure of 1.12 pounds of methamphetamine, 47 grams of Fentanyl, an illegal firearm, and the arrest of Eric Gaines of Swannanoa, NC. On Sept. 28th, while working a routine patrol on I-40, deputies with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read More »Lane Closure on Church Ave. in Maryville, TN
MARYVILLE, TN.- A lane closure on Church Ave. began on Oct. 10 in Maryville, TN. the project is projected to last until Jan. 2023. Atmos Energy will begin a gas line replacement project downtown along Church Avenue on Oct. 10, 2022. The work will require the closure of the northeast-bound lane from Cates to Norwood. […]
Read More »Burglary and Drug Arrest
RABUN COUNTY, Ga.- Rabun County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on burglary and drug charges. Following an ongoing burglary investigation, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division has arrested Lakeshia Deanne Gil for the following charges: Possession of Methamphetamine a felony charge, Burglary 1st Degree (X2) a felony charge, Theft by bringing stolen property […]
Read More »BOLO for Leonard Higdon
GILMER COUNTY, Ga.- Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BOLO for Leonard Higdon on behalf of Williston, North Dakota. LEONARD HIGDON is currently being sought by law enforcement for a brutal attack that took place in Williston, North Dakota on Sept. 29th. Higdon has ties to Gilmer and Fannin counties and is considered to […]
Read More »Last Day to Register to Vote In Georgia
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Tuesday, Oct. 11 is the final day to register to vote in Georgia for the Nov. elections. To vote in the Nov. election it is important to be registered by the deadline. To check your voter status or to register go to https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcometoga.do#no-back-button. Early voting will take place beginning Oct. 17 through Nov. […]
Read More »Warrior Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting
WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The White County Board of Education partnered with MedLink to bring the first school-based wellness center to White County and it had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 7. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and MedLink CEO Dave Ward spoke before gathering all school system and MedLink employees present for the ribbon cutting. The […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office PSA on Internet Safety
GILMER COUNTY, Ga.- The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public service announcement on internet safety for children. The days of stranger danger with the man parked down the street, in the van, attempting to lure your child with candy are not gone, BUT it’s not the true reality or even the biggest threat […]
Read More »Man Pleads Guilty To Child Sexual Assault in Murphy, NC.
MURPHY, NC.- On Sept. 27, 2022, 43-year-old Benito Morales Mendez, appeared before the Honorable William Coward and entered a plea of guilty to Indecent Liberties with a Child. Judge Coward sentenced Mendez to serve a minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 29 months in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections. Mendez was […]
Read More »Water Outage in Forsyth Ga.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.- Water customers in the Pilgrim Mill Rd./Chattahoochee Rd./Holtzclaw Rd. area may be experiencing a temporary water outage and/or pressure drop. A telecommunications contractor hit a water line causing the outage and crews are on-site addressing the issue as quickly as possible. Water pressure is expected to return soon to the impacted area. […]
Read More »Man Sentenced in Rape Case in Murphy NC
MURPHY, NC— On Sept. 27, 2022, 32-year-old Charles Anthony (CJ) Payne appeared before the Honorable William Coward and entered a plea of guilty to Statutory Sexual Offense (Rape) with a Person who is 15 years of Age or Younger. Judge Coward sentenced Payne to a term of a minimum of 168 months to a maximum […]
Read More »Remembering Levi Frady 25 Years Later
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- On Oct. 22, 1997, Levi Frady was last seen and his body was found the following day, after 25 years the case still remains unsolved. There were believed to be two witnesses that the investigators are still seeking help with identifying. The first person in question was seen walking along Little Mill […]
Read More »New Boardwalk Makes Hiawassee Totally Walkable City
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga.- The City Of Hiawassee just received a grant to install a new boardwalk, with this the city will now be a totally walkable city. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded the city a $690,000 grant to install a new boardwalk. The boardwalk will be from Lloyds Landing (Kayak Ramp) to Mayors’ Park […]
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