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The citizens of Stephens County banded together, yet again, to ensure the youth of Stephens and surrounding counties had gifts on Christmas day. That’s according to Local “Toys for Tots” Coordinator Don Alexander. Alexander told WNEG News that the 2018 Marine “Toys for Tots” campaign was able to provide 1,360 children with toys for Christmas. Alexander added that the support […]
Read moreMain Street Toccoa will unveil the fifth Historic Plaque of the 2018-2019 series, later today. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, the fifth historic plaque is dedicated to the downtown building, located at 114 and 118 North Sage Street, and currently houses Angel Oak Home and Russell’s Tax Service. The ceremony is slated to begin at 5 p.m. 114 […]
Read moreDespite rumors circulating around Toccoa-Stephens County the Toccoa Police Department confirmed on Friday, that they suspected no foul play in the recent death of a Toccoa man. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, his officers responded to a call at 8 Argo Street, the night of December 23, in reference to an unresponsive person. EMS and Fire Units were […]
Read moreOfficers with the Toccoa Police Department recently responded to a call regarding stolen property; however, once on scene, they locate a marijuana plant growing inside a closet. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, his officers were dispatched to 83 Crestlawn Drive, in reference to stolen property. Upon their arrival, officers were greeted by Redda Earls Holland, 54, of Toccoa […]
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Change is underway at Stephens County Hospital, as Chief Executive Officer Roger Forgey prepares to vacate his position as CEO. His last day serving as CEO will be on January 9; however, the hospital will still retain Forgey as its consultant. He recently sat down with WNEG News to discuss the forthcoming change in leadership. Forgey says that in his […]
Read moreTwo Toccoa residents are behind bars after officers received word that drugs were being sold from a residence on Park Street. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, officers responded to 102 Park Street, the home of Kiuno Dantae Richie and Loyeeta Shemier Latner, after receiving a tip that there were drugs being sold at that residence. Inside the residence, […]
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The Toccoa City Commission met Friday to consider a revised variance request from Fairway Advertising for a billboard on the 17 Bypass. The original request to erect a 672 square foot sign for Mike Jones Ford was presented, last month, to the city commissioners; however, it was rejected after the board said the proposed sign was too large and violated […]
Read moreA fire, on Sunday, damaged four rooms in a motel building at The Dillard House in Dillard. According to reports, the fire occurred around 12:50 p.m. and breached the roof before being brought under control at 1:43. Rabun County Fire Services Stations 1, 5 and 12, as well as Otto FD from Macon County, North Carolina, responded to the fire […]
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The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Project Office will accept natural Christmas trees (no artificial trees) for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 25, 2019. Jess Fleming, who is over the fisheries department at the Lake Hartwell Corps of Engineers office, says there are a number of places trees can be dropped off. Fleming says trees can be […]
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Officials with the Salvation Army of Toccoa were pleased to announce every child, from the Angel Tree Program, will receive Christmas presents this year. Brenda Gragg is the social worker for Toccoa’s Salvation Army, she says all needs were met because of the continued support and generosity of the community. “I just want to thank the community for everything they […]
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