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Squirrel hunting season opens August 15. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, squirrel hunting season is a great opportunity for new hunters to practice newly-acquired skills. Diana McGrath, Wildlife Biologist with the WRD Game Management Section, stated, “When you are squirrel hunting, it isn’t necessary to be absolutely still or quiet, making it an ideal […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians will travel to Elbert County for a pre-season football scrimmage game tonight. It will start at 7:30 at the Granite Bowl in Elberton, and admission will be $8. This will be the final game-type scrimmage before the Indians open the season in two weeks on Friday, August 18th, on the road at Habersham Central. The format […]
Read moreToccoa Elementary School, which serves 3rd and 4th grade student in Stephens County, is excited for the new year, and WNEG News sat down for a few minutes this week with principal Sheila Pressley to find out what she is looking forward to this year. She said they are excited to get the new school year underway, and to make […]
Read moreA note from Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court Tim Quick: All jurors who received a summons for jury duty beginning on Monday, Aug. 7, need to report as scheduled at 9 a.m.
Read moreDowntown Toccoa takes on a festive air as several events combine for a New Orleans themed weekend. Tomorrow afternoon, Toccoa’s annual Sip & Stroll kicks off the fun with Masquerade on Main from 5-8 p.m., where your “passport” will guide you to various downtown businesses, and strollers can enjoy their favorite drink samples, deals, special promotions, and music. Activities along […]
Read moreThis Saturday, August 5, Tugaloo Bend Heritage Park will be holding two First Saturday nature events at the park, located at 2104 Yonah Dam Road. The first will be a River Bottom Trails Walk from 10 a.m. until noon. The guided walk will explore the river-bottom forest and wetland edges on the Tugaloo, Estatoe and Noyowee trails. Highlights of the […]
Read moreThe new 2023-2024 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is now available online, on the Go Outdoors GA app, and in print, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas (WMAs), quota hunts, youth opportunities and so much more. Some major changes for […]
Read moreNorth Georgia Technical College is now offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at the Currahee Campus, located at 9238 Highway 17 South. Adjunct instructor Renee Seeney said the ESL classes are available at three campuses now, with the Currahee Campus being the latest addition. She added that the classes are for anyone who wants to learn English. […]
Read moreToday, August 2, marks the first day of the 2023-24 school year, and WNEG News would like to remind area residents to drive safely, watch for students on their way to and from school, obey traffic laws in school zones, and follow proper protocol when encountering a school bus on the road. WNEG News spoke with Toccoa Chief of Police […]
Read moreDuring the July 24 meeting of the Hospital Authority Board, board member Stan Roberts presented the finance committee report, saying that June saw patient revenue increase to a level not experienced by the hospital in several years. He said that, although the hospital’s bottom line for June was slightly negative, the hospital’s finances are $3 million ahead of the same […]
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