Author: Jessica Waters

UPDATE: (11:17pm) – In the Georgia 511 alert regarding the road closure on Highway 17 Alternate/Falls Road, it is estimated that the road will be back open on June 3. Georgia 511 is managed by Georgia DOT, so the information is legitimate… However, I have noticed that they are not always accurate: sometimes closures are cleared earlier, sometimes they are […]

Moments ago, Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley advised WNEG News that, following the manhunt reported earlier by WNEG News, fugitive Joel Keller was taken into custody at approximately 10:15 a.m. More details will follow

Toccoa City Hall has announced the city’s schedule for Memorial Day on this coming Monday, May 27. Toccoa City Hall will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage Route and Recycle Route scheduled to be picked up on Monday, May 27th will be picked up on Tuesday, May 28th. Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, but yard […]

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance for any information leading to the apprehension of Joel Eugene Keller, 38, of Toccoa. Sheriff Randy Shirley told WNEG News that Keller’s facial hair is currently thicker than shown in photo. Keller was released after being granted bond for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.  As part of his bond conditions, […]

In news from the Toccoa City Commission, during yesterday’s work session, held at 3 p.m. at City Hall, Commissioners held a discussion with the project architect and construction team regarding revisions to the planned scope of work for the expansion of the Ritz.  Due to estimates coming in several million dollars above the total grant funds awarded for the project, […]

In local contested races, Chris Stephens took the probate court judge race, Rusty Fulbright took the sheriff race and there will be a runoff between James Addison and Craig Oglesby for the County Commissioner Post Three seat. For the Avalon city post one seat, Faye Craven took the race. Tune in to WNEG radio and our website and Facebook page […]

It is election day, and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo Street in Downtown Toccoa. Remember to bring a photo ID with you to vote, and know ahead of time whether you will be requesting a Republican Ballot, Democratic Ballot or Non Partisan Ballot. Poll workers are not […]

This year marks the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Europe during WWII, and since it is impossible for everyone to attend the ceremonies in Europe, the Currahee Military Museum is offering an alternative option here in Toccoa. Saturday, June 1, will begin early with the D-Day Run at Currahee Mountain, hosted by Camp Toccoa at Currahee. The Camp will be […]