The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Georgia’s governor has only a few days left to decide whether to veto or sign the remaining bills sent to him by the state legislature. By law, Republican Gov. Nathan Deal has 40 days to veto a bill or sign it into law, a deadline that ends Tuesday. The governor can also decline to do either and let a bill […]
Read moreThe beginning of May marked the 100-year anniversary of the United States Postal Airmail service. The first delivery of mail from an airplane is often credited to Earl Oyington after he dropped a sack of letters and postcards from an airplane still 500 feet above the ground; however, that was in the fall of 1911. Whereas, the U.S. Postal Service […]
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The May 2018 Veteran Showcase is up-and-running says Stephens County Historical Society Recording Secretary Lyn Hack. This month’s Veteran Showcase honors Stephens County High School JROTC graduation seniors and will run until May 24. The Currahee Military Museum, in the Loden Exhibit Hall, underscores 17 seniors. SCHS JROTC instructors and previous SCHS JROTC graduates are also featured in the showcase. […]
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Governor Nathan Deal announced last week the launch of “See Something, Send Something,” a smartphone app that directs citizen concerns to local law enforcement. The app operates nationwide, allowing citizens to report suspicious activity and join in the fight against terrorism and criminal activity. According to Deal, the launch of “See Something, Send Something” is the latest step in ensuring […]
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With the recent passing of House Bill 673, local authorities have begun preparing for policing the new law. HB 673 is a law that bans drivers from having a phone in their hand or supported by any part of their body. Toccoa Police Department’s Interim Chief of Police Jimmy Mize told WNEG News about how his department is planning to […]
Read moreThe 2nd annual Toast of Toccoa happens tomorrow from noon until 5 p.m. on Doyle Street. Toast of Toccoa replaces Taste of Toccoa, which was held annually for about 10 years in the downtown area. Main Street Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says they are hoping for another successful event. “We have partnered with the Currahee Artists Guild and we will […]
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The North Georgia Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for projects funded through its Community Impact Fund. Nonprofit organizations located in the Community Foundation’s 15-county North Georgia service area may apply for funding. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations with projects designed to improve the quality of life in the region. The Community Impact Grant Program was established to […]
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Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a $26.2 billion budget that will send more funds to Georgia’s public schools. According to the AJC, this is the first time in more than a decade that Georgia’s budget fully funds the formula used to pay for the education of about 1.7 million children. Deal signed the budget bill in a Wednesday ceremony at […]
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Yesterday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal made Georgia the 16th state in the nation to enact a law banning drivers from having a cellphone in their hand when he signed House Bill 673. The law will take effect on July 1 of this year, drivers will no longer be allowed to have a phone in their hand or supported by any […]
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During Habersham County’s Political Forum, last week, District 28 State Representative Republican Incumbent Dan Gasaway was under fire, after being questioned about his recent accusations tarnishing the reputations of his opponent Republican Chris Erwin, the Habersham County Board of Education, and a recent flier his campaign mailed out to tax payers. In the flier, Gasaway calls the recent appointment of […]
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