Category: News

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa After eight years on the job, Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber president Wendi Bailey is resigning. Bailey made the announcement late last week. Bailey says while she has enjoyed her time with the chamber, it is time for a new chapter. “We have done a lot at the Chamber, a lot to be proud of,” said […]

The City of Royston has announced their finalist for the job of City Manager. Late Thursday, Royston Mayor David Jordan said he and the City Council have chosen Edward Andrews as their candidate. Royston has been without a city manager since March when former city manager Greg Scott resigned to take a job with the U.S. Air National Guard in […]

Parents trying to get their children ready for the new school year will be taking advantage of Georgia’s tax free holiday this weekend. The tax free holiday starts today and runs through Saturday. Governor Nathan Deal signed HB958 into law in April, which allows for two tax free weekends.  This weekend’s tax free holiday is expected to save Georgians up […]

Construction continues on the new Georgia State Patrol Post in Hart County and now the head of that new post has been announced. That’s according to newly appointed GSP State Commander Major Tommy Waldrop.  Waldrop said the appointment to the new Post 52 in Hart County will also mean changes at other posts. “Sgt. Al Whitworth will be the new […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Toccoa’s refurbished community pool will open August 7th giving kids in town a chance to get wet and have some fun just before school starts. Crews have been working for months rebuild the Doyle St. pool and bathhouse. Main Street And Community Development Director Connie Tabor says the public is invited to come out […]