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The Stephens County Middle School Basketball teams played Elbert County Middle School on Thursday and Franklin County Middle School on Friday. The SCMS 7th grade girls had a big win on Thursday over Elbert County 26-12. Jaziyah Harbin scored 10 points. Fayeth Ivester, Aurora Elrod and Maddie McGee all scored 4 points each. Carson Stowe had 3 points and Tytiunna […]
Read moreTakias Nails scored 26 points, including 9 out of 10 free throws to hold off a Banks County rally, and the Stephens County Indians picked up a huge win on the road defeating Banks County 78-68 Friday night in Homer. The Indians held an 8 point lead at the half and increased the lead to 13 in the third quarter. […]
Read moreFormer Toccoa Mayor and business leader James A. Neal, Sr. died on Thursday at his residence. Neal was a long-time Toccoa City Commissioner and, along with current Mayor David Austin, was Toccoa Mayor a record five times. Neal was also CEO of Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. The James A. Neal Public Safety Training Center on Alewine Drive was named in honor […]
Read moreThe Georgia State Patrol is investigating an accident that happened earlier today on Highway 106 near the Bypass in Toccoa. Few details have been released; however, WNEG News did receive word from local law enforcement that one victim sustained injuries and was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center and another injured victim was transported to Stephens county Hospital. WNEG News […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Middle School Rebels basketball teams traveled to Rabun County on Tuesday night and took 3 out of 4. The 7th grade girls picked up their first win of the season with a 23-17 victory. Dariah Bell led SCMS with 7 points, Jaziyah Harbin had 6 points, Fayeth Ivester and Carson Stowe both contributed 3 points each, and […]
Read moreThe winners are in for this year’s Toccoa Christmas Parade. This year’s parade was scheduled for Saturday, but because of rain was moved to Sunday afternoon in Downtown Toccoa. 2018 winners are as follows: Best Overall- J&S Farms Best School-Stephens County High School JROTC Best Church or Civic Group-Liberty Baptist Church Best Other (tie)-Hewitt and Son and Steadfast Family Farm. […]
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The eleventh annual Festival of Trees was held was held this past weekend in the Historic Courthouse in downtown Toccoa. Businesses and non-profit organizations, decorated the trees, many with themes that reflected their organization. Each group received the proceeds from their votes. Fourteen trees were on display receiving a total of over 850 total votes. For $1 visitors were able […]
Read moreStephens County Middle School basketball teams won two and lost two Thursday night at Madison County. The Stephens County Middle School 8th grade girls picked up a win at Madison County 32-27. The 8th grade Lady Rebels were led by Makiya Knox with 14 points, Kiara Lopex added 12, Constance Brown 4, and Cierra Howard 2. The SCMS 8th grade […]
Read moreDue to heavy rain, the Toccoa Woman’s Club has announced that the Toccoa Christmas Parade has been postponed until Sunday at 4 P.M.
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians boys basketball team trailed by as many as 13 points in the 2nd half, but outscored Franklin County 22-8 in the 4th quarter and picked up an exciting rivalry road win 67-59 Friday night in the Lions Den in Carnesville. The Indians trailed much of the game, but grabbed the lead and rode a stifling defense […]
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