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Toccoa City Commission to hold work session, regular meeting today
The Toccoa City Commission will meet twice today. First, Commissioners will meet for a work session at 3p.m., followed by a regularly scheduled meeting at 5 p.m.. Both meetings will take place at City Hall, 92 N. Alexander Street. On the agenda for the work session is a discussion of...
Repeat Offender from Winterville Pleads Guilty to Armed Drug Trafficking
A Northeast Georgia resident with a lengthy criminal history pleaded guilty to armed drug trafficking charges in federal court today. Mandrell Antwoin Hull, 43, of Winterville, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon before U.S. District Judge Tilman E. Self, III on July 22. Hull faces a minimum mandatory of 15 years in prison up to a maximum sentence of life in prison. His sentencing date will be determined by the Court. There is no parole in the federal system.
Fulton Fresh Mobile Market brings free vegetables to food deserts
The parking lot at St. Mark AME Church on Campbellton Road began to fill up well before 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market, a white box truck with “Follow me to freshness” painted on the side, was already parked outside as people filed into a large room in the church basement.
Homeowner disputes neighbor's outrageous claim that tree is dying: 'There is actually symbiosis going on here'
When we hear stories about trees being cut down unnecessarily, images of large-scale deforestation typically come to mind. However, the pressure to eliminate healthy trees can hit a lot closer to home and even within our residential homeowners associations. In a viral Reddit post, one homeowner shared pictures from several...
Ask 13: What is happening with the Jersey Mike's in Franklin?
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Watching a project being built without a clear open date can lead to some confusion, which has an anonymous News 13 viewer asking:. We watched a new Jersey Mike’s being built but never open. What happened, do we know an estimated date to open? If you have seen this location, you can tell the building looks ready to go. But no opening day has been announced.
The Upper District Listening Room
A new sound venue in Westminster to hear live music or perform. They open it up to the public on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Bands, solo acts, open mic, karaoke and more. Check the Facebook page to see their scheduled events.
A Magical Evening: IU’s Sold-Out Atlanta Concert Wows Fans
On her first ever North American tour, South Korean singer IU delivered a breathtaking performance at the sold-out State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. Known for her angelic voice and versatile artistry, IU enchanted her fans with a show that was nothing short of spectacular, filled with mesmerizing visuals and a well-curated setlist that spanned her entire career. The concert was a meticulously planned spectacle divided into six distinct sections: Hypnotic, Energetic, Romantic, Ecstatic, Heroic, and the Encore, each marked by a unique outfit and a distinct vibe.
Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the 2003 Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July. Snapping Shoals EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric service to approximately 100,000 homes and businesses in an eight-county area that includes large portions of Newton, Rockdale and Henry counties, as well as part of DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan counties.
Jackson launches automated utility meters pilot program
The city of Jackson will begin to test the use of automated utility meters by installing 54 water and 54 electric meters. Automated meters, or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), is used to collect water and power usage data. This system eliminates the need for employees to visit the location of each customer to read water and utility meters for billing and other purposes.
‘Still standing’: Pike County congregation holds service in parking lot after historic church burns down
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Last Wednesday, a historic Pike County burned to the ground — but its determined congregation isn’t giving up. On Sunday, Zebulon United Methodist Church (ZUMC) held a service in the former building’s parking lot, setting up tents to shield from the rain. Just feet away, piles of the church’s charred wooden rubble spiked toward the gray sky.
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