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The Swap Shop airs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 9:00 am on 93.1 FM and AM 630 WNEG. Here’s how to get on the show: Our phone lines are open from 8:30 am until 9:00 am. The number to call is 706-886-1551. You can also email to [email protected] Fax items to 706-282-0189 Mail to Swap Shop, P.O. Box 1159, Toccoa, […]
Read moreMr. George Stephens DeFoor, age 77 of Davis Road, Toccoa passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. A son of the late Alex and Jewell Elrod DeFoor, he was born October 13, 1946 in Stephens County, Georgia where he had lived all his life. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. He owned and operated George’s Auto Repair. […]
Read moreThe Swap Shop airs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 9:00 am on 93.1 FM and AM 630 WNEG. Here’s how to get on the show: Our phone lines are open from 8:30 am until 9:00 am. The number to call is 706-886-1551. You can also email to [email protected] Fax items to 706-282-0189 Mail to Swap Shop, P.O. Box 1159, Toccoa, […]
Read moreIn a release issued to WNEG News by the Boys and Girls Club of Toccoa-Stephens County Board of Directors, they countered community concerns regarding their continued operation, saying that the Boys and Girls Club of Toccoa-Stephens County is open and operating. Stating, “We are still serving the youth of our community and expect to continue in this effort,” the release […]
Read moreToday is the National Day of Prayer and this year, unlike in years past, the local observance will be held at Veterans Park on Doyle Street in downtown Toccoa, across the street from Regions Bank. This is the 73rd National Day of Prayer, and This year’s theme is LIFT UP THE WORD/LIGHT UP THE WORLD, based on Scripture from Samuel […]
Read moreOn Saturday, April 27, 2024, Kip Herring experienced the full presence of God as he entered the Gates of Heaven at the age of 73. The son of the late Donald Lee Herring and Daphene Shaver Herring, he was born on September 12, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a graduate of Southwest Dekalb High School and The University of […]
Read moreMr. Grady Rogers Bell, age 91, of Toccoa passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his home. Born January 9, 1933 in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Jasper Henry and Ruby Stockton Bell. Mr. Bell owned Bells Plaza and also owned various rental properties. He was also a United States Navy Veteran, serving in Korea. Family […]
Read moreMr. Lyle Thomas Dysinger, age 76 of Collins Road, Toccoa passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his residence. A son of the late Clint Erwin Dysinger and Laura Cordes Dysinger, he was born April 1, 1948 in Hackensack, New Jersey, having lived most of his life in Toccoa. He was self-employed in electronics. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Toccoa […]
Read moreDue to the increasing forecast of inclement weather and thunderstorms this weekend, Toast of Toccoa has been rescheduled until May 18. Main Street Manager Kristen Deal explained that the decision to postpone the event was made with the safety of all attendees at the highest priority, in hopes that the rescheduled date will have better weather and be enjoyable for […]
Read moreAdvanced In-Person Voting for the May 21 General Primary/Non-Partisan and Avalon Special Elections: Vote totals for April 30: Advance In-Person Cast April 30: 185 (Advance In-Person Total: 353) Absentee Ballots Mailed: 274 Absentee Ballots Returned thus Far: 63 Provisional Ballots: 0
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