City announces upcoming street closure
Due to necessary culvert repairs, Collier Road will be closed from Poplar Way to Industrial Blvd. The work is expected to begin on Jan. 2, with a projected project completion date of February 2.
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Ms. Natasha Yvonne Baker
Ms. Natasha Yvonne Baker of Toccoa passed away Saturday (Dec 23). Drew Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Natasha Yvonne Baker.
Read moreMulti-agency search for active shooter in county
According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley: “We have an active shooter who is on the run in a wooded area off Mize Road and Old Mize Road. He is armed and dangerous. Lock your doors. DO NOT GO OUTSIDE. We have K9 and GSP air support on the way. He is a white male, black hoodie, black sweat pants, […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Ryan Brown as Newest Canine Handler
Stephens County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Brown has successfully completing an intense 4-week training course to become the agency’s newest Canine Handler. According to an announcement by Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, “this achievement highlights Brown’s dedication, commitment, and passion for serving the citizens of our community. Throughout the rigorous training program, Deputy Ryan Brown exhibited exceptional skills and unwavering determination. His ability […]
Read moreVote totals for City of Toccoa Election Day Voting Only
Reporting totals for Election Day voting only. We stress that these numbers are for election day voting only and do not include early voting, absentee, ballots, or provisional ballots… Those will come later… That being said, here are the results for the Toccoa Municipal Election Election-Day voting Lenny Cannon – 58 votes Gail Fry - 126 votes Michelle Jamieson – […]
Read moreFreeze Watch: Chilly start to November ahead
The forecast for this early this morning shows a 30% chance of showers, with less than 1/10th of an inch of precipitation expected before 7 a.m. Skies will be cloudy, but the chance of rain during the Toccoa Halloween Parade is slim. Temperatures today are forecast to reach a high of 58 degrees, and after 3 p.m., the clouds are […]
Read moreLavonia names Ashley Rose Dodd as new Main Street Director
The City of Lavonia has named a new Director for their Main Street program. She is Ashley Rose Dodd whom you may have seen on a new weekly City of Lavonia Facebook video, Listen Up Lavonia. Lavonia’s Main Street program has been largely dormant since former director Marie Morse retired several years ago. According to their website, the Georgia Main […]
Read moreGeorgia DOL awarded grant to promote equitable access
The U.S. The Department of Labor recently awarded the state of Georgia a $3 million equity grant to promote equitable access to unemployment benefits across the state. Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson stated, “The grant awarded to the state of Georgia by the USDOL is a testament to our commitment to removing barriers and enhancing access to unemployment […]
Read moreBody found yesterday in Lavonia possibly that of missing White County man
WNEG News reported earlier the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as well as the Lavonia Police Department and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, were investigating a body that had been found yesterday in the David Avenue area of Lavonia. At 8 a.m. this morning, relatives of Douglas Cordell Barnes posted on the “Find Douglass Cordell Barnes” facebook page that the “they […]
Read moreBack-to-school bash in downtown Toccoa tonight
Main Street Toccoa and the Historic Ritz Theatre are teaming up to bring the Third Annual Back-to-School Bash to the Historic Ritz Theatre tonight, July 28, for inflatable activities, face painting, snow cones, school supplies, treats, and a movie, all free of charge. Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh told WNEG News that highlights of the event will include a […]
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