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A news release from the service said permits may be purchased by computer or mobile device at any time and eliminates traveling to your local Forest Service office. This new service provides flexibility and convenience for forest users. To purchase a firewood permit or to learn more about permits and...

Rabun County Government announces some job openings. A full-time Night Shift E-911 dispatcher is needed and CDL drivers and Road Maintenance Worker positions are available. Apply today in the Rabun County Board of Commissioners Office or email [email protected].

UPDATE FROM TOCCOA/DOYLE STREET POOL: The pool is closed today, June 5, due to inclement weather, but will operate normal hours tomorrow if weather permits. NOTE FROM THE TOCCOA/DOYLE STREET POOL: Wednesday June 5th swim lesson classes have been cancelled due rain. The makeup day will be Friday June 7th at the same scheduled times.

The Swap Shop airs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 9:00 am on 93.1 FM and AM 630 WNEG. Our phone lines are open from 8:30 am until 9:00 am. The number to call is 706-886-1551. Fax items to 706-282-0189. Mail to Swap Shop, P.O. Box 1159, Toccoa, GA 30577. Please...

Record: 27-12 Accomplishments: 1A DI State Runner-Up, Region 8-A DI Runner-Up, #2 State Ranking. The team of destiny…Tallulah Falls honored former player Jeremy Medina, who died tragically. They wore ‘4 Jeremy’ shirts under their jerseys every game, and passed the #4 jersey from player to player throughout. Fueled by honoring him and his family, the Indians knew they were going to have the best year in school history. But no one could have predicted this run. The offense was lethal, averaging nearly 8 runs per game (294 total), and the pitching allowed just 168 runs (just a tad over 4 per game). Region POY and JR OF Danny Grant (.424-2-32) anchored an offense that included SO IF Ashton Roache (.274-7-23), star SR catcher Caden Walker (.327-2-32), clutch-hitting JR OF BJ Carver (.352-1-15), and several others. Cole Bonitatibus (8-2, 1.26 ERA, 105 K, 3 Saves), Chase Pollock (7-3, 1.95 ERA, 74 K, 2 Saves), and Andrew Skvarka (5-2, 3.28 ERA, 41 K, 2 Saves) were a 3-speared rotation that dominated. Handfuls of team and individual records were set, including the team gathering 9 wins over top-10 ranked teams. Overall, TFS went 27-12 with a pair of 6-game win streaks, earned a #2 state ranking, Region Runner-Up finish, and State Runner-Up finish. The Indians made quick work of Oglethorpe County in the first round of state, then hit the road and used a walkoff hit by Carver in game two at #4-ranked Pepperell to force and win game three. A sweep of #8-ranked Swainsboro at home in the Elite 8 included a 4-run comeback in game two. Beating #2-ranked King’s Ridge on the road in two straight, including a 6-run comeback in game one and a 7-run first to open game two got TFS into the title series against Prince Avenue Christian. After leading by 2 heading into the final inning of game one, the Indians saw Prince Ave storm back to win in extras, then clinch in game 2. Regardless, this team is one of the best we’ve ever seen.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - North Georgia is waking up to scattered showers, and even some heavier downpours to kick off the day. However, where it’s not raining, we are starting with some more sunshine!. Expect the highest coverage of rain and storms to be through the morning...

The long search to fill a number of county volunteer board appointments in Franklin County is over. At their meeting Monday evening, County Manager Terry Harris announced all vacant positions have now been filled. Franklin County was looking to fill seats on the Franklin/Hart County Authority Board, the Franklin County...

Five Georgia school districts have been awarded federal grants to buy electric school buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allocate $29.4 million in grant funding to the school districts in Brooks, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, and Jeff Davis counties through the agency’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program. “Electric school buses produce zero tailpipe emissions, […] The post DeKalb one of five Georgia school districts to land grants for electric buses appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

In game 5 of the Sandlot Baseball Sectional Tournament, Toccoa took on Martinez Evans at 6 p.m. last night after beating Oconee on Saturday, 18-13. In last night’s match up, Toccoa put in a solid win over Martinez Evans, 10-4, and advanced to the final round. In Game 6...

(Cleveland)- When White County firefighters spotted a residential fire on Helton Road in Cleveland, they immediately called for backup. E-911 dispatched more county and Cleveland city firefighters to the scene. Their quick response is being credited with saving the burning home. The first units pulled up on the scene on...

Several alleged Georgia gang members are now facing several charges as a consequence of an extensive investigation by multiple agencies. In October of last year, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Gang Task Force investigated the members and affiliates of the Habersham Gangster Disciples street gang. On April 18, agents from Georgia and North Carolina executed search and arrest orders.

A 45-year-old man spent his weekend behind bars after leading officers on a chase.

A Friday afternoon fire at the Sandy Cross Dollar General leaves the inside of the building a total loss. That’s according to Sandy Cross Fire Chief Ronnie Roach. Records from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office indicate the first notification about the blaze was sent out at 4:28 pm. Chief Roach says when they arrived, they found the building engulfed in flames and smoke. Fortunately, all of the occupants made it out safely. Firefighters from Bold Springs, Carnesville, and Franklin Springs were also called into assist. Meanwhile, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office closed the intersection of Highways 106 and 51 until the blaze was safely put out. Traffic was eventually re-opened around 7:00 p.m. Roach says a fire investigator will have to look into the cause. He says he does not know when that will be. Roach did say the fire appeared to have originated near the back right corner of the store.

A two-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning shut down both lanes of GA 15 South at Glen Hardman Road in Turnerville. Habersham County Public Information Officer Rob Moore said Habersham County E-911 dispatchers began receiving calls on the wreck at around 7:14 a.m. One vehicle caught on fire after the collision which...

Getting from high school into college is a narrow, simple path for many students. For students like Samantha “Sam” Williams, the route is more like a river, with bends and curves. Williams is the oldest of six siblings and the first in her family to achieve a four-year...

The Stephens County Planning Commission will meet tomorrow, June 4, for a regularly scheduled meeting, and will hold a public hearing on six citizen requests at the beginning of the meeting at 6 p.m. Included in the public hearings are:. A variance request for a Agricultural Residential zoned property in...

A billfold was lost about 10 o’clock last night at or near an ice-making machine on Westminster’s E. Main Street near the Dollar Store. The owner, William Sanford, is offering a $100 dollar reward for its return. Sanford may be reached at 864/280-5245.

When Scottish immigrants came to the United States in the 18th century, they ventured down the spine of the Appalachians and settled in places that looked like home. Those who ended up in Oconee County found a series of creeks, valleys and river bottoms, which were attractive places for them to plant what served them best, corn.