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A Georgia Department of Corrections lieutenant assigned to Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto was arrested Wednesday, May 1, charged with sexual assault on a person in custody and violation of oath by a public officer. Warrants secured by the Georgia Department of Corrections charge Russell Edwin Clark of Alto with improperly touching and kissing a female inmate over whom […]
Read moreUPDATE: According to the Dispatch sheet, the call regarding the incident came in at 9:40 p.m. yesterday, May 2, and the incident occurred on the Hwy. 17 Bypass and Liberty Hill Road, between a black bear and a Toyota Tundra. According to the report, there was minimal damage to the vehicle, and no injuries were reported. A large black bear […]
Read moreLast night, May 2, at the Second Annual Student Success Expo, seven individuals were inducted into the Stephens County Hall of Fame. The last time new inductees were announced was in 2021, when Stan Elrod inducted, bringing the number of honored individuals to 74. At last night’s event, inductees Ron Barker, Grady Lee Beaty, Elliot Caudell, Gail Fry, Leon Gathany, […]
Read moreUPDATE: Late this morning (May 3), the Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement regarding the charges and investigation: The GBI has arrested two in connection to an elder abuse investigation in Toccoa, GA. Agents arrested Daniel Bennett, age 58, of Toccoa, in February of 2024 and arrested Jeffrey Roberts, age 74, of Toccoa this month (May 2024). They […]
Read moreIn a release issued to WNEG News by the Boys and Girls Club of Toccoa-Stephens County Board of Directors, they countered community concerns regarding their continued operation, saying that the Boys and Girls Club of Toccoa-Stephens County is open and operating. Stating, “We are still serving the youth of our community and expect to continue in this effort,” the release […]
Read moreToday is the National Day of Prayer and this year, unlike in years past, the local observance will be held at Veterans Park on Doyle Street in downtown Toccoa, across the street from Regions Bank. This is the 73rd National Day of Prayer, and This year’s theme is LIFT UP THE WORD/LIGHT UP THE WORLD, based on Scripture from Samuel […]
Read moreDue to the increasing forecast of inclement weather and thunderstorms this weekend, Toast of Toccoa has been rescheduled until May 18. Main Street Manager Kristen Deal explained that the decision to postpone the event was made with the safety of all attendees at the highest priority, in hopes that the rescheduled date will have better weather and be enjoyable for […]
Read moreAdvanced In-Person Voting for the May 21 General Primary/Non-Partisan and Avalon Special Elections: Vote totals for April 30: Advance In-Person Cast April 30: 185 (Advance In-Person Total: 353) Absentee Ballots Mailed: 274 Absentee Ballots Returned thus Far: 63 Provisional Ballots: 0
Read moreYesterday morning, following three full days of Budget Retreat meetings, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners met for a final budget meeting to wrap up a few lingering details, and County Administrator Christian Hamilton said commissioners put significant work into trimming expenditures for the coming fiscal year, and the county is now in the process of putting together a draft […]
Read moreAllie Brock, a Senior at Stephens County High School, was recently named the Work-based Learning Student of the Month for March. WBL Coordinator Jennifer Blasingame called Brock’s commitment and achievements “truly remarkable,” saying she is excelling at her Work-Based Learning placement at M&J Home Cooking Country Buffet, where she assists in various tasks, including tending the cash register, setting up […]
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