The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Still no word on whether charges will be filed against a juvenile involved in a wreck that killed a Toccoa mother and her daughter. On Monday, Georgia State Patrol Toccoa Post commander Sgt. Chad Johnson said investigators with the Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team are waiting for the results of a toxicology report, which he said could take several weeks. GSP […]
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Tues. 9/26/2017 Agnes Oglesby leads quietly Can one person make a difference in a community? I believe the answer is yes. You only need to examine the life of Agnes Oglesby of Toccoa to make the case. Agnes has been a quiet leader in Toccoa and Stephens County for many years. And she’s still going strong. Agnes Ogelsby […]
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Few details are being released yet regarding a shooting that took place over the weekend. It happened early Saturday morning near the intersection of Alexander and Diagonal Streets. According to Police Chief Tim Jarrell, the victim was wounded, but he told WNEG News that they are not releasing any more information until their investigation is completed. The last couple of […]
Read moreState Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Sept. 21, that the Georgia Mountains area’s unemployment and jobs picture looked bright for the month of August. In August the unemployment rate was just 4.1 percent, unemployment claims have fallen as job growth continues to climb. July the unemployment rate for the region was 4.4 percent, showing a decline of .3 percent. According […]
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Super Hero 5K run/walk slated for Saturday, Sept. 30, to benefit Stephens and Franklin counties’ March of Dimes. Join the March of Dimes and dress up as your favorite superhero or create your own costume and help babies everywhere. Michele Lanier told WNEG Friday, Sept. 22 how the event is really all about the babies. “Registration is at 8 a.m. […]
Read moreLeaf Watch 2017 is underway according to Public Affairs Coordinator Kim Hatcher. Throughout the Peach State, many spectators can witness the laurel forests turning fiery hued, as crisp nights and cooler days brings a mosaic of color across Georgia. Typically, Georgia’s mountains peak in late October; however, some subtle changes can be seen as early as September and will continue […]
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Main Street Toccoa, in conjunction with the Currahee Military Weekend, will be hosting a Salute to our Troops Variety Show Oct. 5, held at the Historic Ritz Theatre at the Schaefer Center. The show will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and cost $20. It will include music from the Revolutionary War through present day. Featuring songs from a wide variety […]
Read moreProblems arise at the Rose Lane Recreation Complex home of the Recreation Department and Senior Center. What is believed to have been a waterline breakage possibly caused by Wednesday’s afternoon storm, has several residents concerned for the daily operations of the senior center. Lisa Thomas, Stephens County Senior Center director, says that the center had the water turned off due […]
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Currahee Weekend is slated for October fifth through the eighth in Toccoa. In recognition of the 18,000 soldiers of the 501st, 506th, 511th, and 517th parachute infantry regiment who trained at Camp Toccoa during World War II. Toccoa-SC Chamber and Museum Welcome Center’s Sharon Crenshaw encourages the community to come participate in the festivities of this annual event. “Tell everyone, […]
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