The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
The Hope Center of Toccoa will be giving away pre-cooked, frozen food on Saturday, June 15. According to Hope Center Director Steve Paysen, he received this large shipment of frozen food on Thursday; however, there is not enough space to store the food at the Hope Center. Paysen says this food is perfect for families with children staying home this […]
Read moreToccoa Train Day is tomorrow, June 15, in Downtown Toccoa. Sponsored by Main Street Toccoa, Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says the annual event begins at 6:15a with the arrival of the Amtrak Crescent Line, which draws a small but faithful crowd. “Unfortunately, the train comes in at 6:16a and 10:15p at night, but we always have a hearty bunch who […]
Read moreJust a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick, all jurors summoned to appear for jury duty beginning Monday, June 17, do not need to report. All cases have been settled for the week. Again, if you were summoned to appear for jury duty beginning on Monday, June 17, you do not need to report. All cases […]
Read moreThe Toccoa Little League Sandlot All Stars couldn’t quite pull off the win they needed to stay alive in the NEGA Sectional Tournament, Wednesday night. Losing 4-2 to Athens. Athens then went on to play Oconee County for the championship Thursday. The Toccoa Little League Rookie Softball All Stars run at the NEGA Sectional ended, Wednesday night, with an 8-6 loss […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians are looking for a new boys’ head basketball coach. After seven seasons, Chad Bridges is leaving Stephens County High School and going to Franklin County. Not only did Bridges graduate and play basketball for the Lions, but there are other reasons he is returning to Franklin County to teach and coach. “My wife teaches there. […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners has adopted the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance during its regular scheduled meeting Tuesday. During the public hearing, Stephens County Attorney Brian Ranck reminded those attending that the ordinance is for the abatement of unsafe properties. “This ordinance is an option for the county, when you have an unsafe or unfit property that’s not suitable for […]
Read moreThe Hart County Sheriff’s Office recently assisted the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in recovering a stolen vehicle after a vehicle chase that crossed state lines. According to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, his office received a call, Monday afternoon, that Sherriff’s deputies with Anderson, South Carolina were chasing a white Ford Expedition stolen out of Anderson. The suspect, identified as […]
Read moreOne lane of West Currahee Street, formerly Dicks Hill Parkway, will be closed for the remainder of today while a permanent guardrail is being installed. Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers confirmed on Tuesday, that crews started the installation Tuesday morning. Ayers adds that one lane is closed to traffic and traffic control is in place to direct traffic, while the […]
Read moreThe Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently received national recognition after one of their volunteers, Jeff Sprinkle, was named the 2019 CASA Volunteer of the Year. Sprinkle is the volunteer in-service coordinator for Northeast Georgia CASA. The CASA Volunteer of the Year award recognizes a CASA Volunteer who has made significant contributions to promoting the best interest of […]
Read moreWNEG News has received confirmation from officials of an earthquake that occurred near Lake Hartwell, Sunday night. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake measured 2.3 on the Richter scale. The quake hit just before 11 p.m., three miles west of Reed Creek, in Hart County. There were no injuries or damages reported, but some residents in the […]
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