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The Toccoa Carolers is looking for a few good men and women to take part in the 4th annual Choir Presentation this evening during Main Street Toccoa’s Christmas Fest. Anyone who would like to sing with the Carolers need to meet behind the stage next to the Historic Court House, on Sage Street, tonight at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to […]

Two Toccoa men were arrested after a domestic dispute led officers to a residence on Hill Street. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on December 2, officers responded to 347 Hill Street in reference to a domestic in progress involving a Toccoa man and woman. Upon arrival, the male subject had fled the scene, and the female’s injuries were […]

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is looking for projects that need a hand helping Georgians enjoy their natural surroundings. This week, the agency began accepting proposals again for its Wildlife Viewing Grants Program. The grants help develop and improve wildlife viewing opportunities that increase public awareness and appreciation of nongame wildlife, rare native plant species, and natural habitats. And […]

An Eastanollee woman has been arrested after she was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, the incident occurred on November 28, when officers observed a Black Ford Fusion that was described in an earlier hit-and-run accident with a female sitting in the drive seat. Mize says a traffic stop was then performed and […]

A Toccoa man is behind bars after an anonymous tip brought attention to him dealing illegal narcotics from his residence. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley on November 26, investigators seized a quantity of marijuana from a home on Maple Road, in Toccoa. Shirley says the investigation began after information was received from an anonymous tip regarding the ongoing […]

A Toccoa man has been arrested after Police found his wallet and ID in the front seat of a stolen vehicle. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on November 27, officers with the Toccoa Police Department located a vehicle that had been stolen from Indiana. While on patrol an officer obtained a “ping” on a stolen vehicle from the […]

As a final reminder, the annual Christmas at the Paul Anderson Memorial Park and Tree Lighting event is being held today in downtown Toccoa. Christmas at the Park has become an annual tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season for Toccoa-Stephens County. According to Paul Anderson Park Board Member Samantha Rickman, this year’s festivities will begin at 10:30 […]

Christmas festivities start this week in Toccoa-Stephens County. The jollities will kick-off on Thursday, December 5, with the annual Christmas in the Paul Anderson Park Tree Lighting. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is expected to continue just after 7:00 p.m., it will feature pictures with Santa, a silent auction and the Varsity Food Truck. Then on Friday, Main […]

The Stephens County Registrar’s Office has officially settled in at its new location. In a series of events, the Registrar’s Office has been moved from the County Government Annex Building to the Historic County Courthouse. According to Stephens County Registrar Eureka Gober the new office is located on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse. For additional information regarding the […]

Home Heating assistance for low-income households is now underway. Brenda Dalin Director of the Ninth District Opportunity in Gainesville tells WNEG News sign up for their Home Heating Assistance program began Monday and will run through the end of the month. This year, one-time payments will be made by check issued to the home heating suppliers up to $400.00. Eligibility […]