The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
As you make your weekend plans, the Stephens County E-911 Communications will be hosting its First Annual Public Safety Spring Fling. The event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 14th, from 10am – 3pm at the Stephens County Recreation Department ball fields located at Rose Lane Dispatcher Meghan Fraser says the Spring Fling is a good way for the public […]
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A Hart County doctor is facing multiple charges of child molestation and more charges could be forthcoming. GBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ayers tells WNEG News that on March 29th, his office was contacted by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and asked to investigate the allegations against 71-year old Dr. Tommy Beeson. As a result of their investigation, Dr. […]
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Social Security is sending out new Medicare ID cards and criminals are trying to take advantage of the announcement with a new phone scam targeting seniors. Congress required the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare cards by April 2019. The new Medicare ID numbers will be a mix of numbers and letters, and […]
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In Banks County, Fire officials and the Georgia State Fire Marshall’s office are now offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for a house fire last month in Homer. Officials said the reward could be as much as $10,000 according to the Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze happened last month at 2090 Highway 441 […]
Read moreNorth Georgia Technical College is planning on offering some new classes and programs this fall on the Clarkesville Campus for college students as well as dual enrollment students. Spokesperson Kelly Jones tells WNEG News the college will offer a new Diesel Engine Service Technician course of study beginning this fall, and students can receive certification in only two terms. Courses […]
Read moreLocal Stephens County veterinarians will be sponsoring a countywide rabies clinic next month. The clinic is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th at various locations in the county. On Monday, Pam Bennett with Toccoa Veterinary Hospital outlined the list of locations where their vets will be on the 5th. “We will be at the First Alliance Church on Big A Road […]
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This is the last full week to get your taxes prepared before the April 17th deadline, and many taxpayers may be rushing to finish their tax returns or are trying to find that extra time they need to get them done. Mistakes can happen when hurrying to file a tax return by the due date, and that can mean longer […]
Read moreIn White County, Truett McConnell University will host an exhibit honoring our military’s service to this country. On April 20th, the College will host a replica of the Tomb of the Unknowns its annual Faith and Freedom Celebration. This year’s special guests will be Lt. Col. Oliver North and Todd Starnes. This design of the tomb is a half-scale, but […]
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Eight people are facing multiple drug charges in Stephens County after investigators broke up a multi-county drug trafficking ring. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said the bust took place on the evening of March 22 at 3415 West Currahee St. off Highway 123 near the Jeanette Jamieson intersection. Shirley said deputies conducted a three-month undercover investigation after receiving anonymous tips […]
Read moreOllie’s Bargain Outlet in Toccoa is now officially open for business. Hundreds of customers lined up in front of the new store on Big A Road early this morning waiting to get inside and snap up some bargains. Bill Dorsey and his wife pulled into the Ollie’s parking lot Tuesday night in their camper to make sure they were first […]
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