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A reminder that today is the final day to purchase tickets for the Feb. 17 Toccoa Symphony Orchestra Glitter & Glam Gala Benefit and Dance. The event will be held at North Georgia Technical College Currahee Campus. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person or round up family and friends for […]

This past Saturday, Jan. 27, the Currahee Artists Guild and the Toccoa Lions Club jointly hosted a “Meet the Artist.” show.  All students who entered a poster into the Lions International Peace Poster contest in October had their work on display at the art show and published in the Lions 2024 birthday calendar.  The art show was at The Studio, […]

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, along with the National Weather Service, would like to encourage all Georgians to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which takes place Feb. 5-9. GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings pointed out that springtime in Georgia  can bring about a range of weather risks from thunderstorms, including tornadoes, strong winds, lightning, large hail, and […]

A Drop-in reception is being held honoring Don Foster for his years of service to the Town of Martin on Saturday, February 3, from 2 p..m. to 4 p.m. at the Martin Community Center, 4014 Historic Hwy. 17 in Martin.

A Drop In Reception is being held honoring Don Foster for his years of service to the Town of Martin on Saturday, February 3, from 2 p..m. to 4 p.m. at the Martin Community Center, 4014 Historic Hwy. 17 in Martin.  

On Thursday, February 8, at 7pm, Toccoa native Milkshake Mayfield returns to his hometown to take the stage at the Historic Ritz Theatre for a Night at the Ritz performance. His music presentation mirrors the legacy of jazz greats, and he has performed with a ‘who’s who’ among contemporary jazz giants, including Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, mentor Clark Terry, Wynton […]

As reported on WNEG News yesterday, The Stephens County Election Board has been issued a Consent Order by the Georgia State Election Board in settlement of three cases, all relating to the 2020 General General Elections and the Runoff Election in early 2021, and the actions of former Stephens County Chief Registrar Eureka Gober during that time period.  In the […]

The Toccoa Symphony Orchestra will be hosting an evening of elegance and entertainment on Saturday, February 17 at the Glitter & Glam Gala  benefit and dance at the North Georgia Technical College Currahee Campus. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m.  Supporters are invited to enjoy a gourmet dinner, then dance the night away to smooth […]

Following inquiries to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Election Division, WNEG News has received a copy of a consent order between the State and the Stephens County Election Office regarding cases relating to the 2020 elections in Stephens County. The Consent Order was signed by the State Election Board on Dec. 19, 2023.  In the Consent Order, it is stated […]

Last Thursday, The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and area citizens joined local and regional library officials for the Stephens County introduction of the new Northeast Georgia Regional Libraries Bookmobile. According to Delana Knight · Director at Northeast Georgia Regional Library System, the  goal of the bookmobile program  is to foster community awareness of library resources in Northeast Georgia by […]