Author: Ethan Jordan

By Jessica Waters Florida-based CSC Properties has retracted their purchase offer for approximately 14 acres of property in the Big A Road corridor. The Florida-based development company has also withdrawn the annexation and rezoning applications on the multiple parcels of land. Toccoa Community Development Director Connie Tabor said that despite the project cancellation, the initial interest from the developer is […]

Continuing our coverage of the recent indictments handed down by the Stephens County Grand Jury. Shane David Burrell and Katelyn Shianne Busby were indicted on one count of burglary in the second degree, theft by taking, and criminal trespassing. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on February 26, 2023, when the pair allegedly broke into the James A. […]

The Georgia Department of Public Safety Public Information Office has released the final numbers for the Memorial Day Travel Period.  Last week, WNEG news told you that 15 people had lost their lives during the travel period.  Since then, the GSPPIO has revised that figure to 16.  11 of the fatalities were worked by the Georgia State Patrol and 5 […]

Three Stephens County Sheriff’s Deputies have been awarded the Medal of Valor in recognition of their brave actions while in the line of duty. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, deputies Paul Harris, Brian McIntosh, and Investigator Sean McGuire have been recognized for their heroic actions involving an active shooter incident that occurred on April 28, 2023. Shirley says, […]

Stephens County School System’s Nutrition Department’s Summer Meals Program starts today. According to School Nutrition Director Kim Caudell, during the summer months, the program provides a free sack lunch, Monday through Thursday, to children 18 and younger in Stephens County. It may be hard to believe, but there are many children in Stephens County who don’t get enough to eat […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved a proclamation recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month during its recent regular scheduled meeting. According to Toccoa Mayor David Austin, the proclamation acknowledges the great work the Historic Preservation Committee does in the city of Toccoa. “Whereas Historic Preservation is an effective tool for economic development, heritage, tourism, planning, growth management, neighborhood revitalization, fostering local […]

By Jessica Waters North Georgia Technical College is offering new summer hours on Fridays for prospective students interested in enrolling in fall semester classes. The new summer hours started on Friday, June 2, in the Clegg building on the Clarkesville campus and will now be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for students interested in receiving information on admissions, […]

The Grand Jury recently handed down indictments in the Superior Court of Stephens County. Terry Eugene Garner was indicted on one count of terroristic threats and one count of interference with government property. According to the indictment, the charges stem from an incident that occurred on April 12, 2021, when Garner allegedly threatened to commit a crime of violence against […]

By Jessica Waters The 2023 Ida Cox Music Series begins tomorrow, June 3. The headlining act for the first week of the Series will be Toccoa Jazz, a local favorite known throughout Northeast Georgia for their excellent performances and impressive selection of jazz classics. Toccoa Jazz has opened the summer concert series for several years in a row, said Toccoa […]

By Jessica Waters The 2023 Summer Movie Series at the Historic Ritz Theatre is kicking off next week with a showing of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. The series was scheduled to start this week with Minions, Rise of Gru, but last-minute technical difficulties with the projector pushed the opening back a week, according to Toccoa Special Events Coordinator Misty Richardson. She […]