Category: News

The winner has been announced for this year’s Christmas Fest’s Festival of Trees. Carnes Creek Volunteer Fire Department has been named the winner. The Carnes Creek Volunteer Fire Department’s tree focused on the importance of knowing how to use a fire extinguisher. And volunteers passed out coloring books for the children which teach basic fire safety facts. Ten trees were […]

Home Heating assistance for low-income households continues this week. Brenda Dalin Director of the Ninth District Opportunity in Gainesville tells WNEG News sign up for their Home Heating Assistance program began last Monday and will run through the end of the month. Dalin said this year, one-time payments will be made by check issued to the home heating suppliers up […]

A Toccoa man has been arrested after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of drugs and a gun. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on December 7, a traffic stop was conducted on Big A Road that lead to a felony drug arrest with a gun. Officers were working concentrated patrols on Big A Road when they observed […]

The Love Light Tree was lit Thursday night at Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the Love Light Campaign and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Since its inaugural event, the Auxiliary has purchased over $742,000 in hospital equipment through the Love Light Campaign. During the 2019 Campaign, the Auxiliary was able to purchase $48,318.74 in equipment […]

The Stephens County School System is using a new platform to meet the needs of students. According to Stephens County School Deputy Superintendent Dr. Daniel Oldham, the system has joined Purposity, a new app that allows donors to fulfil the needs for students anonymously. Purposity was created from the belief that humanity finds purpose through generosity. Oldham says by using […]

Main Street Toccoa’s Annual Downtown Toccoa Storefront Window Contest is underway. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, everyone is invited to cast a ballot for their favorite storefront. He says you can cast a ballet by going online to mainstreettoccoa.com/photo-voting, between now and December 31. Hosted by Main Street Toccoa the annual Downtown Toccoa Storefront Window Contest will run […]

The Stephens County Board of Education met on Wednesday for its work session. One item the board discussed was reallocating system funds to cover the cost to operate the Eastanollee Cannery. According to Stephens County School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey, the board will need to approve a transfer of $50,000 to fund the cost to run the cannery. The board is […]

The Toccoa Carolers is looking for a few good men and women to take part in the 4th annual Choir Presentation this evening during Main Street Toccoa’s Christmas Fest. Anyone who would like to sing with the Carolers need to meet behind the stage next to the Historic Court House, on Sage Street, tonight at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to […]

Two Toccoa men were arrested after a domestic dispute led officers to a residence on Hill Street. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on December 2, officers responded to 347 Hill Street in reference to a domestic in progress involving a Toccoa man and woman. Upon arrival, the male subject had fled the scene, and the female’s injuries were […]

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is looking for projects that need a hand helping Georgians enjoy their natural surroundings. This week, the agency began accepting proposals again for its Wildlife Viewing Grants Program. The grants help develop and improve wildlife viewing opportunities that increase public awareness and appreciation of nongame wildlife, rare native plant species, and natural habitats. And […]