Author: MJ Kneiser

ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company is recalling 200-pound tubs of Mintrate® 36-15 Breed Right Tub cattle feed because the product may contain elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen, which could be harmful to cattle. ADM Animal Nutrition received a report from one customer claiming this feed may have resulted in death loss. The company immediately began […]

Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize is reminding motorists to use extra care today as students and school buses will out in force throughout Toccoa-Stephens County. “We urge everybody to slow down. Most everyone here in Toccoa-Stephens County know school is starting back, and knows that the buses will be running. So we’re urging everybody to slow down and take a […]

Toccoa native Army Cpl. Terrell J. Fuller will soon be home for good. “He will be flying into Atlanta on August 9th, Fuller’s great-niece, Amy Hix, told WNEG News Tuesday. “That’s when the Patriot Guard and roadside welcome will take place. Then, on August 10th is the visitation at the funeral home. That will be from 4p to 7p at […]

As the start of the school year approaches, college students who are moving out of the house or off campus may want to consider purchasing renters insurance to help with the cost of replacing stolen or damaged personal belongings. According to Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, renters insurance can cover the loss of laptop computers, smart tablets, musical instruments, jewelry […]

Another movie shoot in Toccoa is in the can. Filming wrapped up late Monday night in downtown Toccoa for the movie, “When We Last Spoke.” The film is based on a novel by Marci Henna and is about two estranged sisters in Fireside, Texas, their quirky childhood, and their attempts to reconcile by remembering the past. This was the fifth […]

Hunting season is just around the corner and Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced some changes to its 2018-2019 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide. The Guide is now available online and in hard copy and gives hunters important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas, as well as quota hunts and youth opportunities. DNR […]

Students interested in enrolling for the fall semester at North Georgia Technical College now have only days to do so. North Georgia Tech spokesperson Kelly Jones tells WNEG News the Fall Application Deadline is July 31. The Fall semester begins August 16. Additionally, Jones said the $25 application fee is waived for the month of July meaning prospective students can […]

The blood shortage in North Georgia continues and now the Red Cross is putting out a second appeal this summer for blood donations. Red Cross spokesperson Rannika McFall tells WNEG News thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July. But she says there continues to […]

The City of Toccoa wrapped up fiscal 2018 in the black with a number of important projects completed. That’s according to Toccoa Finance Director Becky BoHannon. BoHannon gave her annual Fiscal and Project Update for 2018 Monday night to the City Commission. BoHannon said the fiscal year ended with a cash balance on-hand of just over $7.7 million dollars, that […]

Toccoa City residents will not see any increase in their property taxes this year. Monday night, the City Commission voted to keep the current millage as outlined by City Manager Billy Morse. Morse also gave the Commission an update on when property tax bills would go out. “Tax bills are scheduled to be mailed September 7 with a due date […]