Category: News

The fatal fire that claimed the life of a Toccoa man is under investigation. Shortly after 2:30 A.M. Tuesday morning, Big Smith Fire Department responded to a residential fire located at 3494 Oak Valley Road, Lot #28, in Toccoa. When emergency personnel made their way inside the camper, they found the body of who they believe to be Richard Broker, […]

Stephens County Schools were recently recognized for its farm-to-school efforts. According to a release issued by Georgia Organics, the local school system was one of 90 school districts throughout the state, receiving a 2019 Golden Radish Award. Stephens County Schools received silver status. Bryan Dorsey is Stephens County School Superintendent. He says this is yet another accomplishment that recognizes the […]

A group of community partners and agencies will be coming together on Wednesday to discuss addressing poverty in our region. The Northeast Georgia Poverty Round Table will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18. According to Salvation Army of Toccoa’s Social Worker Brenda Gragg the group is made up of community partners and agencies from surrounding counties who […]

Preparations are underway for this year’s annual Currahee Military Weekend. The annual event began in 2001 as a way to honor World War II veterans from the 506th who trained at Camp Toccoa, the weekend has grown each year with thousands attending from all over the country. This year the festivities will run from October 5th through the 8th and […]

Tonight marks the kickoff for the third season of the Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday. Tonight’s show will be reminiscent of The Voice with solo artists using only guitar or music they provide on a jump drive. The monthly competition continues on the third Monday of each month through December. A Winners’ Showcase will be held in January. According to […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Hart County authorities are calling it the biggest drug bust in the County’s history and probably in Northeast Georgia after confiscating 48 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as religious candles sent from Mexico. The arrest of 19-year old Arturo Rabiela Gonzalez came earlier this week in Bowersville. Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said the teen has been […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Library is asking for public input regarding the future growth of the library. A Community Meeting has been scheduled for September 24 at 6:00 p.m. which will give community members an opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns about the library’s masterplan for expansion. Toccoa-Stephens County Library Manager Emily McConnell says the meeting is a great opportunity […]

The third season of the Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Night is slated to begin later this month. The competition will begin on Monday, September 16 at 7pm and continue on the third Monday of each month through December, culminating in a Winners’ Showcase in January. Ritz Theatre manager Tami Mayhugh tells WNEG News this year’s competition will differ from previous […]

The Friends of the Ritz Theatre will meet tomorrow, Saturday, September 14 to kick off its fundraising efforts. On Saturday, the group will meet at the Historic Ritz Theatre to finalize their 80 for 80 Celebration plans. This year, the historic Ritz Theatre is celebrating its 80th anniversary and as part of the celebrations, the Friends of the Ritz will […]

Stephens County officials are gearing up for a tire abatement event. During the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board authorized County Administrator Phyllis Ayers to sign a letter and application for reimbursement of a tire amnesty event along with a tire right-of-way cleanup with the EPD. According to Ayers reimbursement is not guaranteed; however, the county must […]