Category: News

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at approximately 6:48 p.m. Wednesday evening on Collins Road at South Pond Street, in Toccoa, authorities reported. Cathy Pittman, a resident of Toccoa, was struck by a vehicle when she was attempting to cross the road. Pittman sustained several injuries, and was transported to Stephens County Hospital, where she is currently in stable […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners sponsored prayer vigil last night was a huge success. Several residents, county and city employees and pastors gathered on Sage Street to join in fellowship and prayer. Commission Chair Dennis Bell who advocated for the prayer vigil during previous Commissioner meetings told WNEG News that he is proud to live in a community that […]

During the recent Stephens County Planning Commission meeting, the commission heard a rezoning request from Chad Singleton. The property located on HWY 145 at Ridgeland Road is currently zoned as agriculture residential. The proposed action to be taken is to rezone the property to agriculture intensive to build two breeder houses for a poultry farm. Singleton also made a request […]

The community is invited to come out and pray. The Stephens County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring a community prayer vigil today at 6 p.m., held on Sage Street, in Toccoa. Stephens County Commission Chari Dennis Bell called for the event earlier last month in light of events that have taken place across the nation. Tonight, Stephens County residents will […]

According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on November 6th, 2017 the Stephens Count High School administration was contacted by a Principal from a school located in Spencer, Massachusetts. The principal stated that a student at their school received a text message from a student at Stephens County High School containing a threat toward Stephens County High School. High School […]

With Veterans day coming up this weekend, on Saturday there will be a Veterans Day Observance held in the Pavilion at Camp Toccoa at Currahee. The event is slated to begin at 11:00 a.m. Veterans from all wars and conflicts, families and guests are invited to join. Transportation to and from the Camp parking lots will be provided for those […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Literacy Council is challenging each and every restaurant, law firm, government agency, small business, religious organization and individual to help open the door to adult literacy in Stephens County. Toccoa-Stephens County Literacy Council Center Director Juanita Weiss told WNEG News that there are several ways for the community to become involved with aiding in adult literacy throughout […]

The Toccoa Rotary Club is hosting the 5th annual Stuff the Bus 5k run/walk Saturday, Nov. 18. The Toccoa Rotary Club’s goal for “Stuff the Bus” is to collect food to distribute to local residents. Leon Womack, member of the Rotary Club, told WNEG News about the event. “The run/walk starts and finishes at Boyd Field, located at 338 N. […]

For residents of Toccoa who have not paid yet, Toccoa City Clerk Fredda Wheeler says that the deadline to pay city property taxes is today, November 8. “The deadline is today, you can pay your municipal taxes at city hall with the city clerk from 8 a.m. to  5 p.m.,” Wheeler said. She explained that payments by mail must be […]

National Prescription Drug Takeback Day set records nationally, according to U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was Saturday, October 28th and according to the DEA, a record-setting 456 tons of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs were turned in for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites nationwide That’s almost six tons more […]