The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
“Hurt people hurt people,” was the sentiment echoed throughout the anti-bullying campaign on Sunday. Hosted by the Northeast Georgia Family Pawn Shop, located at 2921 Hwy 17, in Toccoa, the campaign offered anti-bullying speeches from several individuals of the community, two in particular were Stephens County Commissioner Chair Debbie Whitlock and from the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Major Joe Smith. […]
Read moreDirector of Marketing and Communications for Toccoa Falls College Tracy Wiegman recently announced that TFC will hold Christmas at the Falls. The event is slated for Friday, December 15, and will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and will continue until 8:00 p.m. Christmas at the Falls will include live music, warm beverages and the Toccoa Falls will be illuminated with […]
Read moreThe Hart County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a South Hart Elementary School teacher on suspicion of molesting a child under 10, according to reports. Last Tuesday, at approximately 4:19 p.m., law enforcement officials arrested 28-year-old Brandon David Cannon of 1155 Bio Church Road and charged him with one count of felony child molestation. According to the report, the sheriff’s office […]
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Snow was still falling in areas of Stephens County with a wintry mix in other areas. With over 4 inches of measurable snow on the ground Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley says it is still best to stay off of the roads. “As you awake you may see the snow stopped, but the ground still covered. We are worried about […]
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SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Covenant Family Church-No Sunday Services Shiloh Baptist Church-No Sunday Services Liberty Hill Baptist Church-No Sunday Services
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Stephens County Hospital holds annual event to start the holiday season. Last night was the annual Love Light program at Stephens County Hospital and the lighting of the Love Light tree. Interim Chief Executive Officer Roger Forgey stood before a large crowd and thanked the Auxiliary for its commitment to serving SCH. “I am so thankful for the Auxiliary and […]
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A South Hart Elementary School teacher is behind bars, authorities reported yesterday. Brandon David Cannon, 28, of Hart County was arrested on one count of child molestation. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on Dec. 4, 2017, a complainant made a report to the Hart County’s Sheriff’s Office. Subsequently, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office requested that the GBI assist […]
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The winner has been announced for this year’s Christmas Fest’s Festival of Trees, with 900 people coming through to vote for the tree of their liking, Shepard Hill Academy has been named the winner. Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby told WNEG News about the event. “We had over 900 people come through and vote. The winner of the Festival of Trees […]
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The “Stuff The Bus” Food Drive raises over 400 pounds of food. The Toccoa Rotary Club held the “Stuff The Bus” 5K Run/Walk on November 18th. Included in the entry was the donation of canned goods. On Wednesday, at Campfire Toccoa at Camp Toccoa the Toccoa Rotary Club presented the food to the Neighbors For Neighbors Program, and the Toccoa […]
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It’s Love Light time again at Stephens County Hospital. Love Light is the annual fundraising campaign organized by the Stephens County Hospital Auxiliary. The Hospital Auxiliary comes under the umbrella of the Stephens County Hospital Foundation. Each year, the Love Light campaign culminates with the Love Light tree lighting ceremony. This year, that event takes place tonight at 7 p.m. […]
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