Author: Jessica Waters

Main Street Toccoa’s annual awards were announced at a recent ceremony held at Toccoa City Hall. Mayor Terry Carter opened the event with background on the Main Street program. Sarah Addison, Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority then presented a “year in review” synopsis. Tammi Mayhugh, Ritz Theatre Manager, recognized the contributions of volunteers that dedicated more than 700 hours […]

Tuesday, March 4, just two days before the do-or-die crossover-day deadline in the Georgia State Legislature –  the last day for legislation to pass either the state House or Senate and advance to the other legislative chamber for full consideration this year – the Georgia House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at eliminating or reducing the use of speed-detection […]

Reflections at Lake Toccoa, the City’s event center on Black Mountain, was filled to capacity one week ago today as the Feb. 27 Community Homelessness Workshop drew more than 120 local officials, non-profit representatives and citizens together to discuss an issue that communities statewide and nationwide are all facing.  Reflections was, perhaps, a fitting location for the forum, as many […]

Following the February 25 regular meeting of the Stephens County Board of Commissioners, Board members met briefly in executive session, and upon reconvening the open meeting, voted unanimously to begin the disposal process for three county-owned properties, including the former Casey’s Pro Tire property (1.09 acres with an approximately 5,230 sq. ft. metal building) at 36 Mize Road, and the […]

Wanted murder suspect Daeshawn Marquize Wilson is now in custody. WNEG News spoke with Toccoa Chief of Police Bruce Carlisle a short time ago, and he said that he had been advised earlier this afternoon by Investigators handling the case that Wilson had been arrested in South Carolina, but stated that he had beenn requested by FBI Agents to wait […]

A two-car accident in Stephens County claimed a life.  The Georgia State Patrol reports that on Friday, Feb. 28, at 6pm, troopers responded to a crash on State Route 17 at State Route 106 in Stephens County.  A Jeep Cherokee was traveling west on State Route 17 Northbound, approaching the intersection of State Route 106.  A Toyota Corolla was traveling […]

Increases for total food prices for groceries and restaurant dining are expected in 2025, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Price Outlook for the year, as reported on Feb 27 by USDA’s Rob Bain. USDA Summary Report: This page summarizes the February 2025 Food Price Outlook forecasts, which incorporate the January 2025 Consumer Price Index and Producer […]