The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Recently, the city handed out its annual Service Awards at a ceremony to honor the dedication of employees. Receiving awards for 25 years of service to the city of Toccoa were Jamie Davis, who works in the Fire Department; Mark Knox, who works in the Fire Department; Eddie Neal, who works in the Police Department; Angela Pinkston, who works in […]
Read moreToday, Feb. 5, is the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The topic for today is Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Day: The National Weather Service recommends that families be prepared for any type of hazard that could affect their area and advises that the best way to do this is to develop a family disaster plan. Remember to also […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians trailed Hart County by 16 points heading into the 4th quarter but outscored the Bulldogs 24-6 in the 4th and stormed back for a 66-64 road victory Friday night in Hartwell. The Indians, behind a full-court pressure defense, were able to force numerous turnovers and quick shots that led to easy baskets and free throws. Javin […]
Read moreA reminder that today is the final day to purchase tickets for the Feb. 17 Toccoa Symphony Orchestra Glitter & Glam Gala Benefit and Dance. The event will be held at North Georgia Technical College Currahee Campus. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person or round up family and friends for […]
Read moreThe SCHS tennis teams split with neighborhood rival Habersham Central Thursday afternoon at the SC Tennis Complex. The Indians were shutout by the Raiders 5-0, losing all 3 singles matches and both doubles contests. The Lady Indians pulled out a nail-biter by a match score of 3-2. Nyleigh Hutto and Maddie McGee won their #1 and #2 singles matches and […]
Read moreThis past Saturday, Jan. 27, the Currahee Artists Guild and the Toccoa Lions Club jointly hosted a “Meet the Artist.” show. All students who entered a poster into the Lions International Peace Poster contest in October had their work on display at the art show and published in the Lions 2024 birthday calendar. The art show was at The Studio, […]
Read moreThe Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, along with the National Weather Service, would like to encourage all Georgians to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which takes place Feb. 5-9. GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings pointed out that springtime in Georgia can bring about a range of weather risks from thunderstorms, including tornadoes, strong winds, lightning, large hail, and […]
Read moreA Drop-in reception is being held honoring Don Foster for his years of service to the Town of Martin on Saturday, February 3, from 2 p..m. to 4 p.m. at the Martin Community Center, 4014 Historic Hwy. 17 in Martin.
Read moreThe Indians and Lady Indians Basketball Teams will be on the road tonight, heading to Hartwell to take on the Hart County Bulldogs. Game time tonight is 7 p.m., with airtime on WNEG Radio and wnegradio.com at 6:45 p.m. In other sports news, the SCHS boys and girls soccer teams will both have home scrimmage games against North Hall teams, […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School tennis teams won 9 out of 10 matches Tuesday afternoon at home against East Jackson. The Indian boys won 2 out of 3 singles matches and swept both doubles to win by a match score of 4-1. Rusty Spencer won at #1 singles; Jaron Jones won at #2 singles; Gavin Wilkinson & Clayton Jones won […]
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