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By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Authorities in Toccoa-Stephens County do not suspect foul play in the death of a Toccoa man over the weekend. The body of 49-year old Barrett Cash was found Christmas morning at Emory Johnson Park on Whitman Street, in Toccoa. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize tells sister station WNEG News that Barret’s death is not […]

  A ribbon tying ceremony symbolizes a community coming around a new business or organization in support of the services it provides.   The Venue at the Star Theater is owned by Jim and Christy Swafford.   Christy spoke about the many services they offer as an event venue.   She says they will be hosting a Block Party on […]

  Stephens County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that the body has been identified as 49-year-old Barrett Cash.   The body was located at the Emory Johnson Park on Whitman Street, in Toccoa.   No other details have been released at this time.   WNEG News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available.  

  According to Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby, the ice-skating rink will remain open on the weekends until the end of December.   The rink is open Fridays from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. until 9 p.m.; and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.   Crosby invites the community to bring their family […]

GAINESVILLE – COVID-19 cases have rapidly increased over the holiday weekend. The number of positive cases nearly doubled in Georgia since Friday due to the fast spreading Omicron variant.  The recent spike in cases mirrors the first months of COVID-19 infections. District 2 Public Health Director, Zachary Taylor, M.D., is concerned. “Vaccination is the most important strategy available to us against […]