The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Stephens County Hospital holds annual event to start the holiday season. Last night was the annual Love Light program at Stephens County Hospital and the lighting of the Love Light tree. Interim Chief Executive Officer Roger Forgey stood before a large crowd and thanked the Auxiliary for its commitment to serving SCH. “I am so thankful for the Auxiliary and […]
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A South Hart Elementary School teacher is behind bars, authorities reported yesterday. Brandon David Cannon, 28, of Hart County was arrested on one count of child molestation. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on Dec. 4, 2017, a complainant made a report to the Hart County’s Sheriff’s Office. Subsequently, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office requested that the GBI assist […]
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The winner has been announced for this year’s Christmas Fest’s Festival of Trees, with 900 people coming through to vote for the tree of their liking, Shepard Hill Academy has been named the winner. Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby told WNEG News about the event. “We had over 900 people come through and vote. The winner of the Festival of Trees […]
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It’s Love Light time again at Stephens County Hospital. Love Light is the annual fundraising campaign organized by the Stephens County Hospital Auxiliary. The Hospital Auxiliary comes under the umbrella of the Stephens County Hospital Foundation. Each year, the Love Light campaign culminates with the Love Light tree lighting ceremony. This year, that event takes place tonight at 7 p.m. […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School Indian Wrestling team defeated Union County 42-30, but lost to Banks County 54-30 Tuesday night. Leading the Indians with wins were Gavin Walker and Nikko Beady with 2 wins each. Also recording victories were Lee Massey, Athena Malek, Ben Beady, Tyler Edmonds, Trey Blackwell, Dylan Defoor, and Rene Zuniga. The Indians return to action this […]
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The holiday spirit continues in Toccoa today and tonight with the showing of the first of three Christmas movies at the Ritz Theatre. Sponsored by the Ritz Theatre and Toccoa Main Street, Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says the entire family will enjoy this first movie. “The first movie is Christmas on the Coast, and it’s only been shown to the […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Middle School Wrestling team defeated E. Hall middle school 42-30 in head to head competition Tuesday at East Hall. 13 Rebel wrestlers had wins. Stephens County is now 7-1 for the season, and will wrestle for the conference championship on Friday at Franklin Co.
Read moreIn Franklin County, almost two years to the day after his murder conviction, Brent Shubert will be back in court this afternoon on a motion for a new trial. In a 2015 bench trial in Franklin County Superior Court, Shubert was convicted in the 2013 strangulation death of his live-in girlfriend Bonnie Anne Coomer. On December 8, 2015 Superior Court […]
Read moreGot an outdoors enthusiast on your holiday gift list? Before heading to the stores, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division wants you to know about a gift that is sure to please all hunters and anglers – a hunting and fishing license! With a lifetime license, the Georgia resident hunter or angler on your gift list will […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing its fleet of trucks and other equipment for impending winter weather. G-DOT is boosting its supply of salt and is purchasing new road equipment in the event of a winter storm. G-DOT spokesperson Katie Strickland says they are prepared should Old Man Winter come calling. Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20’s […]
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