Author: Ethan Jordan

The Stephens County Board of Education will meet later today to consider a motion reallocating system funds to cover the cost to operate the Eastanollee Cannery. The board met last week to discuss the proposed transfer. According to Stephens County School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey, the board will need to approve a transfer of $50,000 to fund the cost to run […]

The winners are in for this year’s Toccoa Christmas Parade. This year’s parade was held on Saturday in Downtown Toccoa. The 2019 winners are as follows: Best Overall – Cub Scouts Troop Number 77 Best School – Stephens County High School Marching Band Best Church of Civic Group – Providence Methodist Church Best Other – City of Toccoa Commissioners The […]

The winner has been announced for this year’s Christmas Fest’s Festival of Trees. Carnes Creek Volunteer Fire Department has been named the winner. The Carnes Creek Volunteer Fire Department’s tree focused on the importance of knowing how to use a fire extinguisher. And volunteers passed out coloring books for the children which teach basic fire safety facts. Ten trees were […]

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

A Toccoa man has been arrested after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of drugs and a gun. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on December 7, a traffic stop was conducted on Big A Road that lead to a felony drug arrest with a gun. Officers were working concentrated patrols on Big A Road when they observed […]

The Love Light Tree was lit Thursday night at Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the Love Light Campaign and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Since its inaugural event, the Auxiliary has purchased over $742,000 in hospital equipment through the Love Light Campaign. During the 2019 Campaign, the Auxiliary was able to purchase $48,318.74 in equipment […]

The Stephens County School System is using a new platform to meet the needs of students. According to Stephens County School Deputy Superintendent Dr. Daniel Oldham, the system has joined Purposity, a new app that allows donors to fulfil the needs for students anonymously. Purposity was created from the belief that humanity finds purpose through generosity. Oldham says by using […]

Main Street Toccoa’s Annual Downtown Toccoa Storefront Window Contest is underway. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, everyone is invited to cast a ballot for their favorite storefront. He says you can cast a ballet by going online to mainstreettoccoa.com/photo-voting, between now and December 31. Hosted by Main Street Toccoa the annual Downtown Toccoa Storefront Window Contest will run […]

The Stephens County Board of Education met on Wednesday for its work session. One item the board discussed was reallocating system funds to cover the cost to operate the Eastanollee Cannery. According to Stephens County School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey, the board will need to approve a transfer of $50,000 to fund the cost to run the cannery. The board is […]

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 […]