US Highway 78

There were no reported injuries from a car fire next to a hay field along Highway 78 across from the Farm Bureau in Crawford on Friday night. Firefighters soaked the edge of the field to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the vehicle. (Submitted Photo)

Driver escapes vehicle fire uninjured on US 78

Mollie Beth Johnson

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A 2014 Dodge Journey was engulfed in flames beside a Crawford hay field when firefighters reached the scene on Friday night.

The Crawford City Council Sandra Sheridan (from left), Brenda Butler, city clerk Amy Wall-Lance, Mayor Seavy O’Neal, Kathy Little, Carol McGrath and Johnny Shedd met on Nov. 12 , 2024 for its monthly meeting. Sheridan stepped down last month after serving on the council for nearly 15 years. (Photo/ Sarah Coyne)

Sheridan steps down from Crawford City Council

Mia Fishman

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Crawford City Council member Sandra Sheridan, who has served on the city council for nearly 15 years, announced her resignation last month. After moving forward with selling her house and moving out of the county, Sheridan said “it was time to resign.” “It was fun,” Sheridan said.

Construction work at the intersection of U.S. Highway 78 and Arnoldsville Road on Monday, March 24, 2025. Work started on March 20 and should be completed by the end of June, a Georgia Department of Transportation spokesman said. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Passing lane being added to 78 in Arnoldsville

Libby Hobbs

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Construction has begun on a passing lane on U.S. Highway 78 at the intersection with Arnoldsville Road that will give vehicles traveling east room to pass those turning left. The projected cost is $134,156.50 and is funded by the state.