The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
This is Red Ribbon week across the Country. The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the Nation and a way for people and communities to take a visible stand against drugs. Sponsored by the National Family Partnership, this year’s theme is, “Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free” and students nationwide are encouraged […]
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This weekend Main Street Toccoa will celebrate the 41st annual Harvest Festival in Downtown Toccoa. The event will offer a collection of craft and food vendors and entertainment throughout the weekend. In addition to the craft and food vendors, the festival will feature entertainment options, ranging from music stages to a children’s “choo choo” train. Families will even be able […]
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Gas prices continue to fall in the southeast and Georgia prices dropped almost a nickel during the past week. The 4.5 cent drop is the latest in a decline over the past 40 consecutive days, to a total drop of 37 cents according to AAA’s weekly fuel price report. Despite the downward trend, the state average is still about 18 […]
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The 27th annual Children’s Costume Parade is slated for Oct. 31. This fun event features a costume contest and all the candy from downtown businesses that children can fit inside a plastic pumpkin. Along with the parade, will be a costume contest, with judges for any individual who would like to compete. The event is scheduled to begin promptly at […]
Read moreIn Franklin County, the trial of the suspect accused of shooting two Lavonia Police officers is now set for two weeks in February. Last week, Franklin County Superior Court Judge signed an order to move the trial from November 6th to the weeks of February 5th – 9th and February 12 – 18th. Authorities say 22-year-old Khari Anthony Dashaun Gordon […]
Read moreGeneral Motors will have to pay Georgia and other states a share of a $120-million settlement over allegations that GM concealed safety issues concerning ignition-switch-related defects in the company’s vehicles. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the multii-mllion dollar, multi-state settlement with GM late last week. The settlement, reached between the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of […]
Read moreThis past weekend, the Hardee’s off of Big A road, in Toccoa, sustained structural damage to its exterior, from a vehicle colliding with the structure. According to Chief of Police Tim Jarrell, Verner Murray, 75, of Toccoa, was driving vehicle No. 1, a 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck, when he reportedly pressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal […]
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This past weekend was the inaugural Alzheimer’s Awareness 5k, held in Downtown Toccoa. Organizer, Christy Coakley, told WNEG News that the event raised $22,000, surpassing her original $300 goal. Coakley added that the community is charged with passion for finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Several local businesses came together to support the cause some of which include Morgan’s Concrete […]
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During last night’s Toccoa City Commission meeting, the commission voted and approved to move forward with its application for a Rural Zone Designation Resolution. The Community Development Department is interested in applying for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ new Rural Zone designation. This program provides additional tax credits for rural communities. The rural zone is targeted toward the Main […]
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The Stephens County Hospital newly appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer Roger Forgey, recently sat down with WNEG News Director Ethan Jordan to discuss the many viable options that the hospital can choose from in order to stay afloat. The Hospital Authority retained Forgey in August to serve as turnaround consultant and assist the hospital management team in identifying and executing […]
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