Area News
Passing in a no-passing zone leads to 2-vehicle crash on Elberton Highway
Passing in a no-passing zone leads to 2-vehicle crash on Elberton Highway (FISHING CREEK, GA) – A crash around 8am this morning on Elberton Highway (GA79) at Fishing Creek demolished two vehicles but only resulted in minor injuries to the occupants, according to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department accident investigator Sgt. Gene Amos. According to law…
Read MoreLincoln Commission meeting rescheduled for SEP 21
Public Notice The regular September monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled from September 14, 2023, to Thursday, September 21, 2023, @ 6:00pm in the courtroom in the courthouse. Notice given Friday, September 8, 2023.
Read MoreNew Hope MBC celebrates Pastoral Anniversary THIS Sunday, Sep 10
Correction: this week’s paper incorrectly listed the following event as August 10. The following is correct: New Hope MBC celebrates pastoral anniversary New Hope MBC will celebrate the 18th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Pastor Michael A. and First Lady Lynda Butler. You are invited to join our church family on September 10 at 1pm to help…
Read MoreWashington Council called meeting on elections update
Candidates qualified for upcoming Washington Elections
Mayor Race: Bruce Bailey Angela Booker Larry Hill Ken Parris Council District 1 Race: Brent Bailey Maceo Mahoney Devito Owens Delilah Wilburn Johnny Wilkinson John Wylie Council District 2 Race: Kimberly Cork David Fisher Newt Gunter Juan Jackson
Read MoreWest Dam Recreation Area/Bartram Trail closed due to water line leak
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, at the J. Strom Thurmond Lake has closed access to West Dam Recreation Area and the Bartram Trail at West Dam effective immediately, Aug. 25th, 2023, due to a main water line leak. https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/About/Divisions-and-Offices/Operations-Division/J-Strom-Thurmond-Dam-and-Lake/Plan-a-Visit/Hunting/>
Read MoreLincoln School Property taxes to jump nearly 27%
(LINCOLNTON, GA) – The Lincoln County School Board voted this week to raise property taxes by 2 mills to 15.079, for 2024, a 26.77% increase over 2023. Read the full story in next week’s edition.
Read MoreFriday Night Football Updates
As of 948pm: Lincoln County fell at home to an unstoppable Bryan County running game, 27-16. McCormick lost their away game to regional powerhouse Abbeville 40-3. More when available.
Read MoreOutdoor columnist Albert Moody passes
Funeral Service, Saturday, August 5, Parksville Baptist Church 11:00am Outdoor columnist Albert Moody passes (CLARKS HILL, SC) – Outdoor columnist and legendary fisherman Albert Moody, 63, passed away early this morning at his Clarks Hill home after an extended illness and hospice care. Mr. Moody has co-written “Fishing this Week” with long-time Augusta Chronicle outdoor…
Read MoreCorrected McCormick Chiefs football schedule
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