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The Toccoa Career Center, located at 37 Foreacre Street, has undergone a number of changes over the past weeks, including an expansion of their service area and an interior remodel. Unit Supervisor John Davis sat down with WNEG News to talk about the changes, both at the local office, and in the services offered at career centers across the state. […]
Read moreThe USDA Forest Service is implementing a streamlined special use application process for outfitter and guides, recreation events and researchers on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The new open-season application period to apply for required special-use permits will ensure requests are prioritized to better meet the needs of permittees. Judy Toppins, forest supervisor on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, said “We believe […]
Read moreSavonda Turner, who served on the Stephens County Development Authority Board for several years, was honored at the SCDA meeting on July 19. SCDA Chairman Brian Akin said, ‘The Stephens County Development Authority would like to applaud the dedication, leadership and wisdom of Savonda Turner, who completed her tenure on the SCDA Board in June. Savonda has worked diligently … […]
Read moreOn July 26, Deputies with Stephens County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a concentrated patrol when a deputy with the STING Unit observed an individual without a helmet on, riding a multi-colored ATV on Broad Street near Diagonal Street. According to a press release issued by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, July 28, once the driver of the ATV […]
Read moreAt the July 10 city commission meeting,Ophelia Fulbright and Billie Thompson – both residents of Skyline Drive in Toccoa – spoke during the public comment section of the meeting. They requested commissioners to consider installing speed bumps or pursue other options to slow down traffic on Skyline Drive. They stated that Skyline Drive is a residential neighborhood with children and […]
Read moreToccoa city commissioners, at the July 24 meeting , approved the application for a grant to continue the Currahee Street Beautification Project. City Manager Billy Morse said the $15,000 grant from the Georgia Forestry Commission, if awarded, would require no matching funds and provide more than 100 trees to be planted in downtown Toccoa, as well as 20 trees that […]
Read moreWNEG and our sister-station WLHR in Lavonia were informed yesterday that longtime Hart County attorney Walter Gordon of the Gordon Law Firm in Hartwell has died. Gordon died Thursday at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Gordon had been a practicing attorney in Hart County since 1976 and had been the attorney for Hart […]
Read moreMain Street Toccoa and the Historic Ritz Theatre are teaming up to bring the Third Annual Back-to-School Bash to the Historic Ritz Theatre tonight, July 28, for inflatable activities, face painting, snow cones, school supplies, treats, and a movie, all free of charge. Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh told WNEG News that highlights of the event will include a […]
Read moreYesterday, July 27, just before 2 p.m. Georgia State Patrol Troopers from Post 52 attempted to stop a 2017 Yamaha FZ07 motorcycle for no tag, and for speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. The Trooper initiated the attempted stop on Interstate 85 Northbound near the Exit 173 off-ramp in Lavonia. The driver of […]
Read moreWith the first day of the coming school year less than a week away, WNEG News is reminding students and parents of the open house schedule for all Stephens County Schools. As previously reported by WNEG News, all Stephens County schools except the high school planned two open house sessions. The high school only scheduled one open house session. According […]
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