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The slope stabilization project at Dicks Hill Parkway will soon be underway, as long as the weather permits. That’s according to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers. She says that the equipment is slated to be mobilized on site following Thanksgiving. “If the weather allows, they should start mobilizing their equipment after Thanksgiving. But, the forecast is calling for rain on […]
Read moreState Senator John Wilkinson will again serve as the Majority Caucus Secretary for the 2019 General Assembly convenes in January. Wilkinson, who is from Toccoa, was re-elected last week by members of the Majority Caucus to serve as Majority Caucus Secretary. Sen. Wilkinson has been serving as the Majority Caucus Secretary since 2014. He also serves as the Chairman of […]
Read moreIn Franklin County, a South Carolina man is facing multiple traffic charges after flipping his vehicle. It happened about 9a Sunday morning on Highway 328 in the Gumlog Community. According to the Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post, 29-year old Brian Michael Mackey from New Ellenton, South Carolina was driving under the influence when he lost control of his 2005 Honda […]
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The last Stephens County Town Hall Public Forum of 2018 was productive despite having a small turnout. On Saturday, Stephens County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michelle Ivester hosted the fourth town hall at the Historic County Courthouse, allowing citizens to address concerns and pose questions regarding Stephens County. One Stephens County resident asked Ivester what the future plans are for […]
Read moreThe Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting last Thursday. Currahee Overland located at 40 West Currahee Street in Toccoa hosted chamber members and guests. Owner/Operator Craig Oglesby tells WNEG why he was interested in opening the business in Toccoa. “Before this I was a firefighter and in the Army, and I always enjoyed the outdoors. Having a […]
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At the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board was asked to consider a variance request allowing a man to park his tractor trailer overnight on the right-of-way at 10 Freedom Court. The resident, Gerald Smith, came before the commission on Tuesday asking for permission; however, several commissioners were hesitant in granting his request. Commissioner Dennis Bell said […]
Read moreLocal leaders hear from Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture at an annual banquet. Gary Black was the guest speaker at Tuesday’s annual Toccoa-Stephens County Farm City Week Banquet at First Baptist Church, in Toccoa. Black talked about the significance of encouraging today’s youth to get involved in agriculture. Stephens County Farm Bureau organizes the banquet each year. Stephens County Farm Bureau […]
Read moreStuff The Bus organizer and Toccoa Rotary Club member Leon Womack has a message before tomorrow’s Stuff The Bus 5K run/walk at Boyd Field in Toccoa “We need runners”. Again, your time on this course, can be used to secure a closer starting spot in the Peachtree Road Race Qualifier, and Womack says all runners and walkers are welcome. The […]
Read moreThe Georgia Mountains Fellowship of Christian Athletes held what was called a “Tailgate” dinner Tuesday night at Piedmont College. Georgia Mountains FCA Area Director Steve Pruitt tells WNEG the purpose for the dinner “tonight is a celebration, but also a time to develop our ministry to look forward to the coming year”; says Pruitt. “We’ve had a lot of exciting […]
Read moreA couple wanted in Mexico on kidnappinng charges are headed back to Mexico after being captured in Lavonia. Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas said the arrest came November 6 with the help of agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Atlanta field office. According to Thomas, 43-year old Arminda Espinoza-Albarran and 41-year old Jose Mendez-Paniagua were wanted in Michoacan, Mexico in […]
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