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The Grand Jury handed down indictments last week in Stephens County Superior Court. WNEG announced some of the indictments during Tuesday’s newscasts; these are some of the remaining indictments. Joel Eugene Keller was indicted for aggravated assault, cruelty to children in the second degree, driving under the influence, and driving while license suspended. The charges stem from an incident that […]
Read moreThe City of Toccoa has received a Rural Downtown Redevelopment Grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for the construction of a greenspace. As WNEG News previously reported, the Toccoa City Commission approved the grant resolution in May to secure funding for the project. During that meeting, City Manager Billy Morse explained that the grant would go towards the […]
Read moreSarah Vernell Chappelear Carson age 90 of the Red Hill Community, Carnesville, passed away Monday evening, July 18, 2022. She was a resident at The Veranda, Carnesville, GA. Born November 1st, 1931, in a little house in Hart County, she was the daughter of Corbett Henry Chappelear and Nannie Broome Chappelear. Sarah was the second child with an older brother, […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR The investigation by the NTSB continues into the untimely deaths of Cateechee Golf and Country Club owners Charly and Kelli Schell. Over the weekend, the following statement was issued by management at Cateechee: “It is with profound sadness and heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of Charly and Kelli Schell. The love Charly and Kelli […]
Read moreThe Swap Shop airs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 9:00 am on 93.1 FM and AM 630 WNEG. Here’s how to get on the show: Our phone lines are open from 8:30 am until 9:00 am. The number to call is 706-886-1551. You can also email to [email protected] Fax items to 706-282-0189 Mail to Swap Shop, P.O. Box 1159, Toccoa, GA 30577 […]
Read moreBrittany Alyse Stancil, age 27, of Toccoa, GA, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born January 15, 1995 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Kelly Stancil and Melissa Ivester. Brittany was a Stephens County High School graduate and had earned her Bachler’s Degree in English at Piedmont College where she was the Valedictorian of her graduating class. She […]
Read moreThe Toccoa Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred last week on Big A Road. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, the accident occurred Thursday (July 14) afternoon in front of Hardee’s, when a flatbed truck stuck a motorcyclist and fled the scene. Mize says a BOLO (Be on the Look Out) has been issued for the suspected […]
Read moreAs the Stephens County Board of Commissioners consider a proposed property tax increase, Toccoa Mayor Jeanette Jamieson says the Toccoa City Commission has accepted a rollback millage rate. The rollback millage rate will keep the tax liability for property owners inside city limits the same as last year. The city’s millage rate for 2021 was 5.98 mills and this year, […]
Read moreStephens County Government is accepting applications for the County Administrator position. While County Administrator Phyllis Ayers has not retired nor resigned, the county is looking to fill the position while Ayers is still employed with the county to provide training to the new employee. Ayers says they’ve started accepting applications for the position and hope to select a final candidate […]
Read moreThe Grand Jury handed down indictments last week in Stephens County Superior Court. Alijah Timothy Banks was indicted for hit and run, two counts of serious injury by vehicle, driving under the influence, driving with an expired license, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane. The charges stem from an accident that occurred on August 12, 2020, on Red Rock […]
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