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Mrs. Mary Hazel Westmoreland Burns, age 81, of Clarkesville, formerly of Toccoa, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born September 14, 1943 in Toccoa, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Sarah Burgess Westmoreland. She was of the Holiness faith and retired from Wrights Manufacturing Company with 30 years of service. […]
Read moreA Georgia Department of Corrections lieutenant assigned to Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto was arrested Wednesday, May 1, charged with sexual assault on a person in custody and violation of oath by a public officer. Warrants secured by the Georgia Department of Corrections charge Russell Edwin Clark of Alto with improperly touching and kissing a female inmate over whom […]
Read moreUPDATE: According to the Dispatch sheet, the call regarding the incident came in at 9:40 p.m. yesterday, May 2, and the incident occurred on the Hwy. 17 Bypass and Liberty Hill Road, between a black bear and a Toyota Tundra. According to the report, there was minimal damage to the vehicle, and no injuries were reported. A large black bear […]
Read moreLast night, May 2, at the Second Annual Student Success Expo, seven individuals were inducted into the Stephens County Hall of Fame. The last time new inductees were announced was in 2021, when Stan Elrod inducted, bringing the number of honored individuals to 74. At last night’s event, inductees Ron Barker, Grady Lee Beaty, Elliot Caudell, Gail Fry, Leon Gathany, […]
Read moreUPDATE: Late this morning (May 3), the Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement regarding the charges and investigation: The GBI has arrested two in connection to an elder abuse investigation in Toccoa, GA. Agents arrested Daniel Bennett, age 58, of Toccoa, in February of 2024 and arrested Jeffrey Roberts, age 74, of Toccoa this month (May 2024). They […]
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 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 […]
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