Author: MJ Kneiser

Crews from the Stephens County Department of Public Works will be out in force beginning today on Oak Valley Road. Jason Holland, Public Works supervisor tells WNEG News work begins this morning to resurface the entire stretch of Oak Valley Road. Holland said motorists should expect delays and should be prepared to stop for flagmen. Weather permitting, Holland said he […]

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Toccoa Police Jimmy Mize have identified the victim in Wednesday’s fatal shooting as Joel Keshon Green, 18, of Toccoa. According to Mize, the shooting  occurred around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on South Alexander St. Behind the Toccoa Pawn shop. Mize says the GBI was on the scene for hours Wednesday afternoon gathering evidence and interviewing […]

Toccoa investigators continue to search for a vehicle they believe might belong to the suspect involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize said authorities are canvassing the county and surrounding areas for the suspect. “We’ve got a BOLO out for a gray small Ford vehicle, like a Ford Escape or Ford Taurus with a white female […]

After weeks of planning, the Toccoa-Stephens County residents will be welcoming home the remains of Korean War veteran Army Cpl. Terrell J. Fuller. Fuller’s remains are expected to land this morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. Stephens County Randy Shirley says a full escort to the airport left Acree-Davis Funeral Home early this morning. “We plan to leave from […]

We’ve been telling you about the return tomorrow of the remains of Army Cpl. Terrell J. Fuller. Now the Currahee Military Museum has dedicated the entire month of August to honor and remember those local veterans who served in the Korean War. Museum Director Brenda Carlin says the Local Veterans Showcase is an ongoing exhibit designed to honor veterans from […]

A new ministry is coming to the Northeast Georgia region designed to mobilize churches to help foster children and their foster parents. According to their Website, Promise686 is a ministry that assists families and churches who care for vulnerable children by providing financial assistance, community support, and adoptive and foster care related education. The group will be holding an informational […]

The Georgia Department of Labor is helping Mountain Lakes Medical Center hire for kitchen helpers, cafe attendants, and back line cooks. The hiring event will be held Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Rabun County Employment Center, 184 Main St., Clayton. Job seekers interested in attending this event may visit employgeorgia.com to create an account and upload, […]

As classes get underway for a new school year, Campfire Toccoa is scheduling their annual Back to School Summer Splash. This year’s Back to School Summer Splash takes place Saturday, August 11th from 11a to 1p at the Doyle St. Community Pool. Executive Director Elaine Brinkley says it’s a fun time for kids and parents. “This is our fourth year […]

The GBI continues to seek the public’s assistance in identifying human remains found in Banks County near Interstate 85 in February of 2017. On Sunday, February 5, 2017, a skeleton was discovered in a wooded area near New Salem Methodist Church, at 2170 Highway 59, in Commerce. The body’s location was one mile south of I-85, Exit 154 for Toccoa/SR […]