The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Toys for Tots Coordinator Don Alexander says today is the last day to pick up toys. He urges recipients to come by the warehouse today, before 1 p.m. The Toys for Tots warehouse is located in the brown building directly behind Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located on W. Whitman Street, and next to the Toccoa Boys and Girls Club. Again, […]
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The following is a list of holiday closures for City and County Government offices for December 24 and 25. Toccoa City Hall will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas. Routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Monday, Dec. 24, will be picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 26 and routes for garbage and […]
Read moreTime is running out if you’re planning on sending holiday packages to loved ones. There are just four days left until Christmas and the US Postal Service is reminding everyone about the last day to get those packages out if you want them to arrive in time for Christmas. Saturday, December 22, is the last day to send packages Priority […]
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Piedmont Healthcare has approached Stephens County Hospital in hopes of developing affiliated services. According to Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Roger Forgey, following the completion of the 90-day study of market needs, Piedmont Healthcare expressed interest in the two healthcare systems forming an affiliation to extend the services offered by Stephens County Hospital. However, Forgey says they have yet […]
Read moreStephens County High School held its annual Football Awards Ceremony at the Tugaloo Center last Sunday afternoon. Each player on the varsity and J-V teams was recognized. Members of the All-Region Team received plaques as did each of the senior players. WNEG presented our Player of the Year Award to senior Garrison Walker, who was a starter at defensive line […]
Read moreTwo Toccoa women were arrested after one, unknowingly, propositioned an investigator to purchase drugs. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, an investigator with his office received a message on his agency cell phone asking if he wanted to buy marijuana. Shirley noted that based on the nature of the text, it was immediately assumed by the investigator that the […]
Read more“Where do you see yourself in five years?” and “What are some of your weaknesses?” are just two common questions asked during a typical job interview; regardless, how often the questions are asked, employers continue to see prospective candidates struggle to find an answer. But, at Stephens County High School the Work-Based Learning students are being prepared to provide clear […]
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The second annual Open Mic Night will host its fourth monthly competition this evening at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Toccoa. Ritz Theatre General Manager Danita Gaudette says this is the final preliminary round. The competition is open to the general public and contestants do not have to be from Toccoa-Stephens County. However, it’s important those who want to perform […]
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The District 28 statehouse seat in Georgia still isn’t resolved, despite a court-ordered repeat of last May’s primary election. As we reported earlier, the official results show District 28 Rep. Dan Gasaway losing his seat by just two votes; and now he’s waiting for state certification, due tomorrow, before deciding whether to request a recount. Because of the close finish […]
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The Stephens County Hospital recently announced the winner of its 7th Annual Christmas Card Contest. This year’s winner is local artist and 4th-grader Rylynn Breeden, 9, of Stephens County. Breeden told WNEG News about winning this year’s contest and her creative process. “I had this thing I did before, and I kind of messed up on it and so I […]
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