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Summer has officially come to an end for students in Stephens County, as classes are now back in session for grades Kindergarten through 12th. Stephens County School Superintendent Brian Dorsey welcomes students back and looks forward to another successful school year. “We’re certainly looking forward to an exciting 2018-2019 school year for our students, for our families and for our […]

Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize is reminding motorists to use extra care today as students and school buses will out in force throughout Toccoa-Stephens County. “We urge everybody to slow down. Most everyone here in Toccoa-Stephens County know school is starting back, and knows that the buses will be running. So we’re urging everybody to slow down and take a […]

Toccoa native Army Cpl. Terrell J. Fuller will soon be home for good. “He will be flying into Atlanta on August 9th, Fuller’s great-niece, Amy Hix, told WNEG News Tuesday. “That’s when the Patriot Guard and roadside welcome will take place. Then, on August 10th is the visitation at the funeral home. That will be from 4p to 7p at […]

Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle has been a member of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police since becoming the city’s highest-ranking law enforcement officer. As part of that organization, Carlisle has also served as the District 9 representative to the organization. Carlisle has now taken his service to that group one step higher after being selected as the chairman […]

As the start of the school year approaches, college students who are moving out of the house or off campus may want to consider purchasing renters insurance to help with the cost of replacing stolen or damaged personal belongings. According to Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, renters insurance can cover the loss of laptop computers, smart tablets, musical instruments, jewelry […]

City of Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize recently attended the 2018 Annual Summer Training Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, as part of his continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement. Heads of law enforcement agencies from throughout the state participated in the four-day conference. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is […]

City of Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize recently attended the 2018 Annual Summer Training Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, as part of his continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement. Heads of law enforcement agencies from throughout the state participated in the four-day conference. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is […]

Another movie shoot in Toccoa is in the can. Filming wrapped up late Monday night in downtown Toccoa for the movie, “When We Last Spoke.” The film is based on a novel by Marci Henna and is about two estranged sisters in Fireside, Texas, their quirky childhood, and their attempts to reconcile by remembering the past. This was the fifth […]

Hunting season is just around the corner and Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced some changes to its 2018-2019 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide. The Guide is now available online and in hard copy and gives hunters important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas, as well as quota hunts and youth opportunities. DNR […]

A suspect in Sunday’s bomb threat incident has been located and arrested after confessing to the crime, says Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle. The suspect was identified early on in the investigation but locating him prove to be difficult. “After the bomb threat on Sunday afternoon, investigators were able to identify a potential suspect early on in the investigation. They […]