Author: MJ Kneiser

Triple-A predicts more Americans will travel for this Independence Day than ever before. Nearly 49 million eople are making plans to honor the red, white and blue with an Independence Day getaway. “As Independence Day approaches, more Americans are planning to travel, seeking memorable experiences and adventures, said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA- The Auto Club Group. “This holiday builds on […]

Safety on the water is the main message Georgia and South Carolina DNR agents and rangers are preaching this July 4th holiday. DNR law enforcement officers from both states, along with US Army Corps of Engineer Rangers and members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary held a press conference Tuesday at Big Oaks Recreation Area in Hartwell. The mulitple agencies […]

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are looking into another officer-involved shooting; this time in Athens-Clarke County. GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles tells WNEG News that on Monday, July 1, 2019, at approximately 12:45 PM, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Athens Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting. Miles said preliminary information […]

Five new laws went into effect in Georgia on Monday. Probably the most controversial was the expansion of Georgia’s Medical Marijuana law. The law was expanded this past legislative session to include provisions for how THC oil could be dispensed. Under the expanded law, up to six private companies are now allowed to grow medical marijuana in the State under […]

If you are planning to take a road trip over the July 4th holiday, you can expect to pay more for gas. AAA reports Georgians are paying an average of $2.54 a gallon for regular unleaded. Pump prices have increased as gasoline stocks decreased but demand remains robust. “Georgia gas prices may seem high now, but the state average is […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah office is partnering with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to find a way to stop large numbers of striped bass from dying in Lake Hartwell during the summer months. During the summers of 2013 and 2018 Hartwell Lake officials discovered a large number of striped bass died during the hottest part of […]

Just a reminder for those who have children taking advantage of the Seemless Summer Meals Program that there are no summer meals being offered this week due to the July 4th holiday. Kim Caudell is the Nutrition Director for Stephens County Schools tells WNEG News the program will pick up again next week on Monday, July 8. During the summer […]

Toccoa City Hall will be closed Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Thursday, July 4th will be picked up on Friday, July 5th. Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, but yard waste and other items will not be picked up. The Toccoa Police and Fire […]

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital  in Lavonia has been designated as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma. The designation recognizes Sacred Heart’s quality care for stroke patients, especially its use of telemedicine to provide state-of-the-art emergency treatment locally. “The Department commends you and your staff for the commitment to […]

Hunter Callahan is the featured performer for this weekend’s Ida Cox Concert series. Callahan, along with his band will bring his own unique style of Indie music to the stage Saturday evening at 8p in downtown Toccoa. Already an accomplished blues guitarist by the age of 17, Callahan began writing his own music and after a few years in the […]