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Pursuant to open records requests filed by WNEG News with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Election Division and the Georgia State Board of Elections, WNEG News has received confirmation that no further cases are open or pending regarding Stephens County elections, election officials or election office actions regarding the 2020 elections or prior years.  According to records on file with […]

Today, Feb. 6, is the second day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The topic for today is Thunderstorm Safety: Severe thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are capable of producing hail that is an inch or larger or wind gusts over 58 mph.  According to the National Weather Service, hail this size can damage property such as plants, roofs […]

Recently, the city handed out its annual Service Awards at a ceremony to honor the dedication of employees. Receiving awards for 25 years of service to the city of Toccoa were Jamie Davis, who works in the Fire Department; Mark Knox, who works in the Fire Department; Eddie Neal, who works in the Police Department; Angela Pinkston, who works in […]

Today, Feb. 5, is the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The topic for today is Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Day: The National Weather Service recommends that families be prepared for any type of hazard that could affect their area and advises that the best way to do this is to develop a family disaster plan. Remember to also […]

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 […]