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Georgia Power monitors summer storm threats

According to weather forecasts across the state, many Georgia communities may experience isolated or severe summer storms over the next week including high winds, hail and heavy rain.
Melissa Elzey won the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021. She is shown getting her prize from Clayton Tribune publisher Enoch Autry. CLAYTON TRIBUNE/Special

Melissa Elzey won the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021. She is shown getting her prize from Clayton Tribune publisher Enoch Autry. CLAYTON TRIBUNE/Special

Lake Burton Ski Patriots rides onto the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover

The Lake Burton Ski Patriots rode their skis all the way to the cover of the Spring 2023 Lake Living magazine. Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey captured the patriotic skiers during a performance on July 4, 2021.

FBI warns of new fake police scam

FBI Atlanta is warning the public about a phone scam where individuals are posing as university or college law enforcement officials by calling potential victims regarding outstanding warrants or fines against their children and asking them for payment.

Spring Lake Living cover contest underway

Northeast Georgia lakes are surrounded by beauty year-round, but spring is one of the most beautiful times. Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography reflecting that beauty, which may be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2023 edition.
Stephens County native Chandler LeCroy was killed in a one-car accident along with Georgia lineman Devin Willock over the weekend. SUBMITTED

Stephens County native Chandler LeCroy was killed in a one-car accident along with Georgia lineman Devin Willock over the weekend. SUBMITTED

Community shocked by tragic loss

Filing out of the early service at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Toccoa First United Methodist Church, someone touched my shoulder and shoved an iPhone in front of me. “Have you heard about this?,” I heard the voice of Kenneth Cash ask.
Gary Donehoo holds a photo of him, Alan Walden and Eddie Floyd with Lynyrd Skynyrd in front of his wall of memorabilia of the band. “They were all good guys,” Donehoo said. “The original band, they were hungry, they all came from west Jacksonville… they knew the only way out was education, music or sports.” SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/White County News

Gary Donehoo holds a photo of him, Alan Walden and Eddie Floyd with Lynyrd Skynyrd in front of his wall of memorabilia of the band. “They were all good guys,” Donehoo said. “The original band, they were hungry, they all came from west Jacksonville… they knew the only way out was education, music or sports.” SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/White County News

White County man shared life with rock legends

Gary Donehoo now lives on a quiet mountain in Sautee, but 50 years ago he was living the highs and lows of a rock and roll manager. “I kinda fell into the music business,” Donehoo said. “Backed into it, you could say.

Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

Whether it’s enjoying a cozy fire in a lakeside cabin, fishing the icy waters or hiking on a trail, winter is great at Northeast Georgia’s lakes. Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this beautiful time of year at the lake.