FTC offers 5 tips to avoid scams

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans have reported over 260,000 scams and lost over $412 million in funds linked to COVID-19. Due to the rise in fraud, federal experts across the government share official information on how to recognize, avoid and report many types of scams. During the National Consumer Protection Week earlier this year, USAGov collected five […]

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DPH reports 381 new COVID cases for Stephens County during recent 2 week period

Stephens County continues to see the number of COVID case among its residents increase. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 3,791 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 143 since WNEG’s report last week. The DPH is reporting 80 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County. In the […]

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SCDA President and CEO says Hospital is significant for attracting new industry to county

During Wednesday’s Stephens County Hospital meeting, Stephens County Development Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Brittany Ivey explained how important Stephens County Hospital is in recruiting new industry to the county. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen introduced Ivey during the meeting. Paysen says the community is blessed to have Stephens County Hospital and encourages the community to […]

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SCH Officials say Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program is best option to save the hospital

The Stephens County Hospital held a meeting this morning to provide an update on the hospital along with explain the impact Stephens County Hospital has on economic development in Toccoa-Stephens County. Stephens County Hospital Interim Chief Executive Officer Van Loskoski says they want the community to thrive. “We want our community to thrive, we want our community to do well, […]

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Falls Road reopens after being closed Tuesday

The portion of Falls Road that was closed on Tuesday is back open. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, a portion of Falls Road, near Lake Toccoa and the Toccoa Water Works facility, was closed due to fallen lines and trees. He says Habersham EMC was notified and arrived later to repair the fallen lines. Deputies with the Stephens […]

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