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A measure limiting estate claims against Medicaid recipients in Georgia is now law. Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 370 into law during a signing ceremony May 3 at the State Capitol. The bill was sponsored by 50th District State Senator John Wilkinson of Toccoa. It passed both chambers and was sent to the governor’s desk during the 2018 legislative session. Wilkinson told […]
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At least 16 boats in Anderson County were severely damaged or destroyed during yesterday’s intense fire at Portman Marina that included several explosions and left a dock on Lake Hartwell engulfed in flames. According to authorities, one boater was burned and at least one firefighter had to be treated for heat exhaustion as crews battled the blaze for hours in […]
Read moreIn Franklin County, one person is dead and three wounded after a shooting in Carnesville overnight, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. It happened about 10p Sunday night at a home at 545 Roberts Lane. GBI spokesperson Rich Bahan tells WNEG News, deputies had responded to a domestic dispute at the residence. Bahan said when deputies arrived they found […]
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Someone is stealing political signs in Stephens County a week before the General Primary. Bryan Dooley is running for Post 4 of the Stephens County Commission. Dooley says one of his campaign signs went missing last week. “I got a call Thursday morning and a gentleman asked me if I had borrowed the sign that I had put in his […]
Read moreAnother multi-million dollar pot growing operation is out of business in Franklin County. On Friday, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement executed a search warrant at 423 Casey Road, in Canon. There investigators discovered a chicken house that had been transformed into a marijuana grow house. Officers and agents with the ARDEO seized approximately 3500 […]
Read moreStephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick says jurors called for jury duty this week DO need to report Tuesday morning at 8:45a. Jurors should report to the New Government building in downtown Toccoa. Anyone with questions should contact the Clerk of Court office at 706-886-3598.
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Last Friday, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated community with its 21st annual Golf Classic Tournament. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen told WNEG News about this year’s event. “This is our 21st annual Chamber Golf Classic,” Paysen said. “We do this every year, its a great day to celebrate the Chamber of Commerce, and of course […]
Read moreA number of local North Georgia Technical College students were recently inducted as new members of the National Technical Honor Society. The NTHS is America’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education. The mission of the organization is to honor student achievements and leadership, promote educational excellence and enhance career opportunities. NTHS members will receive recognition in the […]
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A tip from a citizen aided Toccoa Police in discovering morphine, a spoon and two needles. Last week, Toccoa Police Department’s Interim Police Chief Jimmy Mize told WNEG News that officers were able to conduct a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen. The investigation of the vehicle […]
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Recently, the generous citizens in and around Stephens County helped raise over $1,500 for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. During the three day “Give Burns the Boot” drive, the Toccoa Fire Department received a total of $1,632 in donations collected outside of Quality Foods, Wal-Mart and Tractor Supply. Assistant Fire Chief Frankie Deitz told announced last week that his department […]
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