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The Toccoa Rotary Club is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus 5k run/walk this Saturday, Nov. 17. The Toccoa Rotary Club’s goal for “Stuff the Bus” is to collect food to distribute to local residents. Leon Womack, Rotary Club member and event organizer, told WNEG News about the event. “The run/walk starts and finishes at Boyd Field, located at 338 […]
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A water-main break has closed a portion of Falls Road. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize the break is between the Stephens County Hospital, at Rock Quarry Road and Hansen Road. The road is closed to all traffic; but, you can gain access to the hospital by using Hansen Road. Officials urge everyone to use an alternate route until […]
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Tomorrow marks the beginning of the early voting period for the December 4 Re-run Election in Stephens County. In the May Primary re-run, District 28 State Representative Dan Gasaway is vying against Republican Candidate Chris Erwin. Erwin originally won by just 67 votes; however, days after the election results were certified, Gasaway filed a lawsuit in Superior Court claiming dozens […]
Read moreThe administration, faculty and staff at Stephens County High School have seen an increase in student engagement following the inaugural Freshmen Fest. That’s according to Assistant Principal and Curriculum Director Jessica Simmons. Simmons says that since implementing the annual Freshmen Fest last year, she’s received a positive response from parents, students, and staff. She explained that the even welcomes rising […]
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The Toccoa City Commission will meet this evening, at 5 p.m. inside the Court Room at City Hall, for its regular schedule meeting. On the agenda, the commission will consider a proclamation declaring November 14 through November 21 as Farm-City Week in Toccoa. The commission will vote to decide if the Toccoa owned property at 380 W. Currahee Street should […]
Read moreThe Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended two Mexican nationals who had been wanted for crimes in Mexico for 14 years. Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas tells WNEG News about the recent arrest. According to Thomas, in October of 2004, 43-year-old Arminda Espinoza-Albarran and 41-year-old Jose Mendez-Paniagua had warrants taken out for their […]
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Get ready Toccoa-Stephens County, it’s the second night of the exclusive premiere of “Legal Action” right here in downtown Toccoa at the Historic Ritz Theatre in the Schaefer Center. Tickets are still available and can be purchased for $7 at the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center at the Historic Train Depot. However, seating is limited, so stop […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians will play in the first round of the state AAAA playoffs tonight as they travel to Cartersville to play the second ranked Purple Hurricanes. Kickoff will be at 7:30. Cartersville is the Region 5-AAAA champs with a perfect 10 & 0 record. Stephens County is the number 4 seeded team from Region 8-AAAA. The Indians have an overall record […]
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A Toccoa woman who recently penned her first novel will celebrate the completed copy this weekend at the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library with a Book Signing. The author, Leya Delray, will be signing copies of her book “Where Daffodils Bloom,” she will also give an in-depth presentation on the background story behind the novel, and she will also discuss her […]
Read moreA new coffee house is up and running in Stephens County. The Odyssey Coffeehouse is located on the campus of Toccoa Falls College, across from the Mail Center and is open to the public. Last week, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Toccoa Falls College President Dr. Robert Myers said he […]
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