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WNEG Local News
Lake Lanier Alligator Update: Predator Moves to Different Location
Wildlife officials still aren’t having any luck finding the alligator swimming loose in Lake Lanier.
In fact, authorities say witnesses have spotted the 3 foot long predator in another area of the lake.
Last week, Clayton County police officer Matt Whitton held a news conference claiming to have found the body of a seven-foot, half-man half-ape creature in the North Georgia Mountains.
more »Toccoa Falls College Gets Recognition
The Board of Directors for The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities has awarded the school full membership.
more »Stephens County Commission Proposes Property Tax Increase
Stephens County residents are up in arms about a possible property tax increase.
County commissioners have suggested increasing the millage rate to 1.75 mills.
But residents have been given a chance to voice their concerns at two public hearings.
Dangerous Table Scraps For Animals
As people cut back spending many people are feeding their pets table scraps.
But, what people may not know is some of those favorite foods can be deadly to animals.
Tropical Storm Fay is taking aim at South Florida, and later this week, northeast Georgia could feel the effects from the storm.
more »NEGA Animal Shelter Quarantined
State officials have given the shelter 14 days to clear the building of the disease.
more »State Agenices Feeling The Pinch
Georgia agencies are preparing for sharp budget cuts by freezing open positions, slashing travel expenses and delaying new hiring.
more »Today, the U.S. Corps of Engineers kicked off their 28th annual “Lake Clean-Up” campaign in Hartwell.
Each year, volunteers pick up trash and litter from around Lake Hartwell.
The University of Georgia has been granted $4.1 million to lead a nationwide study of the decline in honeybees.
more »A National Bio-Lab Coming to Athens?
The federal government plans to build a new livestock biological testing laboratory. The question is where? Athens is one of six sites being considered.
more »Mayor of Homer Facing DUI Charge
The mayor of Homer is out of jail, but facing a D.U.I. charge.
more »Horse lovers in Georgia will soon be able to display their passion on their license plates.
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