The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle is visiting Toccoa later this month. On Wednesday, June 28, Cagle will be at X-Factor Grill on Doyle Street in Downtown Toccoa. There will be free breakfast that morning and he will be taking any questions from the public. Cagle is a former State Senator and was the first republican elected to Georgia’s Lt. Gov. position. […]
Read moreWith the heat increasing as the summer season continues, risk for heatstroke in vehicles is a growing concern, especially for children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, heatstroke in vehicles is the leading cause of all non-crash related fatalities involving children 14 and younger, with Georgia being one of the states with higher incidences. The NHTSA says that […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Agriculture confirms an increase in the occurrence of canine respiratory disease found in dogs known as Canine Influenza Virus or CIV infections. Local veterinarian at Currahee Veterinary Clinic Dr. Lila Windus told WNEG news what this virus is. “THe virus mostly affects the upper respiratory, the sinuses, the pharynx, the nose, the eyes,” said Windus. “It […]
Read more
During the Stephens County Development Authority meeting yesterday, Executive Director Tim Martin gave a report on the work force in Stephens County, which he says continues to be a big challenge. Martin said that House Speaker David Ralston has appointed a 15-member committee known as the Georgia House Rural Development Council. “Those 15 members plus associated staff and others are […]
Read moreThe City of Royston will be hosting the Northeast Georgia Economic Development Symposium next month. According to Royston Main Street Executive Director Candy Rhoades, this is the first such symposium of its kind in Northeast Georgia and will take place on Thursday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royston Housing Authority. Rhoades said the symposium is […]
Read moreIt may be hard to believe, but there are many children in Stephens and surrounding counties who don’t get enough to eat during the summer months. That’s why today the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is kicking off its summer program offering free meals to children 18 and under across Georgia. It’s called, “Bright from the Start” and […]
Read more
More details are out on the arrest of four individuals for entering unlocked vehicles on multiple roads in Toccoa last week. Police Chief Tim Jarrell reports that those arrested include Anterious Odister, Cody Yates, Jamarius Fortson and Eligah Mosley, all 17 of Toccoa. “As of right now, the Police Department has 20 counts of entering an automobile against each individual,” […]
Read more
The Downtown Development Authority will have their regular June meeting tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. On the agenda includes reports on main street events, a May 2017 financial report and a report from the Economic Restructure Committee as well as discussion of a Façade Grant Application for property at 65 East Tugalo Street, election of officers and a chamber update. […]
Read more
The Stephens County Commission had a called budget work session yesterday morning. Two commissioners were absent, however, commissioners Debbie Whitlock, Michelle Ivester and Dennis Bell agreed upon a 5 percent salary increase for full-time county employees and a 2 percent increase for part time employees. They also have in the proposed budget a 3.5 percent retirement match and coverage of […]
Read moreIf you find yourself struggling with ongoing health issues, you might want to take advantage of a new workshop that will be offered in Lavonia later summer. It’s called the “Living Well” workshop and it’s being offered by St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and Legacy Link. St. Mary’s spokesman Mark Ralston said the workshop is for anyone facing the challenge […]
Read more