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An anonymous call led Toccoa Police to a Toccoa residence where several local residents were arrested. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, his department received an anonymous call about some suspicious activity at a residence on Skyview Lane. Mize says during the investigation at the residence a strong odor of marijuana was discovered coming from a vehicle in the […]

During the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, County Administrator Phyllis Ayers recognized Commissioner James Addison for completing the coursework required to be a certified County Commissioner. She says Addison completed the coursework through the University of Georgia. Addison began his term as a Stephens County Commissioner in January 2019. For questions regarding Addison’s recent accomplishment contact County Clerk […]

This note from Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick. Jurors scheduled to report on Monday, Dec. 2nd-Jury Duty has been postponed. Scheduled jurors will need to call 706-282-1111 after noon on Monday to see if there is a need to report on Tuesday, December 3rd.

Just a brief announcement from the City of Toccoa and Stephens County. City Hall will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving, and on Friday, Nov. 29. Routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 28 will be picked up on Monday, Dec. 2, and routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be […]

Warrants have been issued for three more Toccoa residents in connection to the string of check forgeries WNEG News told you about on Tuesday. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, while following up on several forgeries, officers were contacted by the Race Way Station, on Big A Road, in reference to three counterfeit checks. Mize says the counterfeit checks […]

Toccoa Police were recently dispatched to Dairy Queen, on Big A Road, in reference to a theft. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, officers were able to review surveillance video that recorded the theft of an 18-volt Ryobi leaf blower from the parking area. Mize says the video showed a red Chevy Cavalier stop beside the blower and then […]

Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition, a nonpartisan organization that supports small, rural businesses and advocates around the country for policies that benefit rural economic growth. Wilkinson was chosen as Legislator of the Year for his support of agribusiness and policies that help drive job creation, revitalization of […]

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to use caution while cooking this holiday season. Commissioner King tells WNEG News just this year nine Georgians have died in cooking-related fires. He said from 2014-2018, there were 16,371 cooking- related fires in Georgia. That’s why King is urging people take extra precautions this week when cooking that […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved several amendments to the City’s Construction Code during its meeting on Monday. According to City Manager Billy Morse, the City must make several amendments to the Construction Code in order to remain in compliance with the rules and regulations of the State of Georgia. The amendments included changes to Chapter 5, Article II, Building Codes […]

The Toccoa Police Department has been investigating many recent check forgeries throughout the City. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, during the investigation it was discovered that the forgers were using Local Business’ names along with citizens that were unaware of the incidents at all. Officers have issued arrest warrants for 34-year-old Melissa Roberts, of Toccoa, and 44-year-old Leland […]