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A charge of sexual contact by an employee or agent in the first degree, and an indictment including four counts of aggravated assault, four counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism Prevention Act, and four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, as well as five DUI charges, seven methamphetamine-related charges, five aggravated assault […]
Read moreYesterday, July 18, Stephens County High School Principal Jessica Simmons along with the Stephens County Board of Education and School Superintendent Dr. Connie Franklin joined in announcing that a former NFL Coach with additional experience leading high school athletics programs has been chosen as the new Athletic Director for Stephens County Schools. At a called meeting on July 18, the […]
Read moreWNEG News’ Week In Review Report for Sunday, July 21, will be preempted for an extended report on land use issues. Among other topics, we will provide additional coverage of recent discussions between county officials and citizens regarding poultry operations, updates on county discussions about RV Parks, and details about proposed changes to county Land Use Ordinances as placed on […]
Read moreUPDATE: 7/18/24, 1:45 p.m. A PDF of the 19-page 2024 Downtown Parking Study has been attached to this article, and can be viewed online or downloaded. The Recommendations and Report Conclusions will be published attached to tomorrow’s follow-up news story tomorrow afternoon. Yesterday, July 17, WNEG News obtained a copy of a “Downtown Parking Study” that will be considered by […]
Read moreShortly before 4 PM today, July 17, Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize just advised WNEG News that the second individual being sought in connection to the gunfire yesterday at Regency on W. Currahee Street has been identified as Veon Nicely, 23, of Toccoa. Felony warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime […]
Read moreWNEG News recently sat down with City Manager Fredda Wheeler to talk trash – literally – as we discussed services offered by the city’s solid waste department, as well as limitations on some of those services specifically relating to garbage pickup and yard waste pickup. She said there is a difference between commercial or contractor waste, and garbage and waste […]
Read moreUpdate, July 17, 4 pm Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize just advised WNEG News that the second individual being sought in connection to the gunfire yesterday at Regency on W. Currahee Street has been identified as Veon Nicely, 23, of Toccoa. Felony warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime have been […]
Read moreALERT: Fugitive From This Afternoon’s Shooting Near Regency Inn On W. Currahee Labeled ‘Armed and Dangerous’ By Toccoa Police Department CID. Citizens Asked To Help Identify Suspect. According to a post to the CID Social Media page, regarding the shots fired incident at Regency Inn reported on earlier by WNEG News, Video surveillance from a nearby location yielded a photo […]
Read moreuh Update 8:10 PM: Just spoke with Chief Mize: there is minimal information available, as this is an active and ongoing investigation. One individual is in custody and is refusing to speak, Mize said. More information on the identity and location of the second individual is still being sought. Mize said the Crime Investigation Division (CID) has taken charge of […]
Read moreToday, we begin a new WNEG News Feature, Traffic Tips Tuesday, where we will take time each week to provide information to make your life on the road safer and easier. This week, we are taking a look at a traffic feature that Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize told WNEG News is at the center, literally, of many of […]
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