Category: News

Recapping last night’s Toccoa City Commission meeting, Commissioner Terry Carter provided a progress report on the Tugaloo Street Greenspace, saying things were moving forward on schedule.  Main Street Director Kristen Deal reported that the sale of 75 bricks have been completed for the fundraiser, with verbal or written commitments for quite a few more.  Commissioner Ron Matheson recognized and thanked […]

On Saturday, Georgia State Senator Bo Hatchett updated WNEG News and constituents on the fifth week of the legislative session. Hatchett serves District 50 which includes Stephens, Banks, Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, and Towns County and portions of Hall, Jackson, and White counties. Hatchett also serves as one of two Floor Leaders in the Senate, selected by Governor Brian Kemp. We […]

The Toccoa City Commission will meet at 5 p.m. today for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 92 N. Alexander Street.  On the agenda for the meeting is a reading of a Proclamation declaring Feb. 16 as Toccoa Arbor Day; Consideration of an Alcohol Beverage Control License for beer and wine consumption at Toccoa […]

Today, Feb. 12, is the deadline to register to vote in order to be able to cast a ballot in the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary. Registration can be done online at mvp.sos.ga.gov or by visiting the Stephens County Elections Office, located in the Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo Street in Toccoa. In order to register, one must be a […]

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with HOPE for Georgia Moms at Northeast Georgia Health System (HOPE), has announced $60,000 in community mini-grants available to fund community-based Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids® redetermination awareness and educational activities. These grants will leverage local partner expertise to inform and educate difficult-to-reach populations across the state, with a specific focus on pregnant […]

by MJ Kneiser A popular eatery in Rabun County is about to undergo some significant changes. According to a report in Atlanta Business Chronicle, the Dillard House was recently sold to Legacy Ventures for an undisclosed price. Legacy Ventures is an Atlanta-based investment, development and management company founded by David Marvin, and is known for developing hotels and restaurants in […]

The Stephens County Elections Office has issued a parking map in advance of the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary. The map shows parking locations that will be available during voting, and indicates altered traffic patterns on Tugaloo and Sage Streets that will be in place for elderly and handicap parking and shuttle drop-off. Next Monday, February 12, is the final […]

Today, Feb. 9, is the last day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The topic for today is Flood Safety:  River flooding occurs when heavy rain and runoff fill the river basins with water too quickly. Flash floods occur suddenly and usually within hours of excessive heavy rainfall. Flash floods can also occur with a dam or levee failure. Heavy rain […]

The Stephens County Development Authority and Stephens County High School program recently named Jarrett Segars as the December Work-Based-Learning Student of the Month.  Segars is a senior at the high school and is employed at Quality Foods in Toccoa. He works in the Quality Foods office, overseeing the cashiers and courtesy clerks, counting tills, giving change to cashiers, and making […]

Toccoa’s inaugural Chocolate Crawl, held in conjunction with the city’s annual Sip & Stroll, takes place this evening, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Toccoa. Chocolate lovers can look forward to exploring 20 participating businesses with sweet stops, sales and specials. Admission to the event is free, and attendees have a chance to win prizes in the Chocolate […]