Author: MJ Kneiser

New research from AAA reveals that most vehicle escape tools, intended to quickly aid passengers trapped in a car following an accident, will break tempered side windows, but none were able to penetrate laminated glass. AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters tells WNEG News, motorists may not realize it, but an increasing number of new cars – in fact, 1 in 3 […]

As we’ve been telling you, the first day of school is just a couple of weeks away and local law enforcement is joining forces with the Hope Center to hold the 2nd Annual Back to School Bash at Henderson Falls Park. The Back to School Bash takes place this Friday from 5p to 7p, but all this week you are […]

The countdown is on to the grand re-opening of the historic Ritz Theatre. On Friday, a special ribbon cutting will celebrate the completion of several renovations inside the theatre. Built in 1939, the 80-year old theatre has been carefully restored to its former glory over the past decade with the help of grants and other monies. Main Street Manager Christian […]

Qualifying for three Toccoa City Commission seats will be held Monday, August 19th through Wednesday, August 21st. The election is November 5th.  Three City Commission seats are open this election. They include Seat 1, which is currently held by Gail Fry; Seat 2, which is currently held by Terry Carter; and Seat 4, which is currently held by David Austin. Toccoa […]

After weeks of back and fourth negotiations, the distribution of revenue for the next Special Purposes Local Option Sales Tax has been settled between the County and the City of Toccoa. Monday morning, Stephens County Commissioners accepted the City’s counter offer of a 68.25% County, 31.75% City split with no conditions. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said County Commissioners felt the […]

August 1 is the first day of school in Stephens County for the 2019-2020 academic year, and as has been done every summer, dozens will gather to pray for a successful new school year. This year, Prayer for Stephens County Schools will be held Saturday, July 27. The Reverend Bradley Collins is the Family Ministry Pastor at Encounter Church in […]

With the summer heat, you might not be thinking about how to keep your home warm when the cold weather sets in. Adding extra insulation and fixing areas where drafts can get in can be expensive, but the Ninth District Opportunity wants to remind low income residents in Toccoa-Stephens County about a program that can help you with that. It’s […]

Round five of the 2019 PRO Watercross Tour is coming to Lake Hartwell later this month. The tour will be at Tugaloo State Park July 27th and 28th. Hosted by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, the Pro Watercross Tour is the featured national circuit for personal watercraft racing on the most challenging and technical race courses in the world. It brings […]

Grammy winner Linda Davis will kick off the Historic Ritz Theatre’s 2019/2020 season next month. Three of Nashville’s most talented singer/songwriters will bring a little taste of Music City to Toccoa on Friday, August 2nd when they perform an “Evening in the Round.” “The intimate night of acoustic music, starring three-time Grammy award winner Linda Davis and hit songwriters Lang […]

The City of Toccoa ended its fiscal year on a high note. At Monday night’s City Commission meeting, Finance Director Becky Bohannon went over the fiscal year-end figures. Toccoa’s 2019 fiscal year ended June 30 and the new fiscal year for 2020 began July 1. Bohannon said the City ended the fiscal year in good financial shape. “Cash on Hand […]