DPH releases Daily COVID report for Stephens County

The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting 115 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 4,980 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. In Stephens County there has been a total of 364 hospitalizations due to the virus since the start of the pandemic. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon. In the last […]

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Stroud named Stephens County’s 2022 STAR Student

Stephens County has named its STAR student. This week, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce announced that Kathryn Ann Stroud, of Stephens County High School has been named the 2022 Professional Association of Georgia Educators STAR Student for Stephens County. Stroud earned this recognition for her academic achievement and performance on the S.A.T. Stroud is the daughter of Scott and […]

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SCBC will meet Thursday for called meeting

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, January 13, for a special called meeting. After canceling its meeting originally scheduled for today and a meeting that was called for Monday, January 10, due to COVID issues, the Board will meet Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to adopt the updated 2021 Stephens County Joint Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will […]

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TCC makes various appointments for 2022

The Toccoa City Commission met on Monday for its regular scheduled meeting; during which, the Commission ratified its Mayor and Vice-Mayor Elections. As WNEG News previously reported, the Commission elected Commissioner Jeanette Jamieson as Mayor and Commissioner David Austin as Vice Mayor for 2022. The Commission then made appointments for City Manager, City Clerk, and City Chaplain. Billy Morse was […]

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TPD needs public’s help solving recent shooting

The Toccoa Police Department continues to ask the public for information regarding a recent shooting that occurred on Cumberlin Drive. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on January 2, Toccoa Police Officers responded to 92 Cumberlin Drive in reference to shots fired. A witness told officers she heard shots fired near her apartment. One male subject was injured and […]

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DPH’s Daily COVID Report for Stephens County

After repeated delays, the Georgia Department of Public Health has released an updated COVID report. The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting 115 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 4,937 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. In Stephens County there has been a total of 363 hospitalizations due to the virus since […]

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SCBC will meet Thursday for for called meeting

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, January 13, for a special called meeting. After canceling its meeting originally scheduled for today and a meeting that was called for Monday, January 10, due to COVID issues, the Board will meet Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to adopt the updated 2021 Stephens County Joint Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will […]

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New Event Series coming to the Ritz

In January, February, and March, on the third Friday of the month families are invited to come out to the Historic Ritz Theatre for Family Movie Night. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, they’ve decided to break away from the normal month-long themed movie series to introduce a once-monthly Family Move Night that includes free activities, specialty snacks, […]

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HCHS Teacher placed on leave after arrest

The Hart County Charter System has released a short statement regarding the arrest of high school teacher Corinna Crumpton. On Wednesday, Grayson Williams, Director of Community Relations for the school system said that since it is an ongoing investigation, the only statement the school system is releasing is that Mrs. Crumpton has been placed on leave. Crumpton is a Toccoa […]

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