Category: News

Few details have been released regarding a shooting that occurred Friday morning in Stephens County. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley has confirmed that the shooting occurred on Yearwood Street with one person injured. The identities of those involved have yet to be released. WNEG News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available.

This weekend is the last Saturday for Stephens County’s registered voters to cast Early Ballots for the upcoming Special Election for Stephens County residents and the Town of Martin Municipal Election. If you’re unable to make it to the Stephens County Registrar’s Office on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stephens County Election Supervisor April Roberts says you’ll have […]

Just a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick, all jurors summoned to appear for Jury Duty for Monday, October 25, do not need to report. All cases have been canceled for the week. Again, if you received a summons to appear for jury duty for Monday, October 25, you do not need to report. All cases […]

The spread of COVID-19 continues to slow in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,470 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 8 since WNEG’s report earlier this week. The DPH is reporting 102 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, the same as WNEG’s report […]

The Salvation Army continues to accept online applications for its Angel Tree Program. The Angel Tree Program is for families and caregivers who need help with gifts for their children ages 0 to 12 this Christmas. Salvation Army Toccoa Service Center Director Rebecca Dixon says the applications will be accepted through October 31. The Toccoa Salvation Army serves Stephens, Franklin, […]

On Saturday, the Tugaloo River Water Trail is hosting a Spooky Story Paddle on the Tugaloo River. The paddle will begin at 4:30 p.m. and features a spooky story with historian Kelly Vickers. The group will leave from the Owl Swamp Bridge access. Following the paddle, join the group for s’mores, hot cocoa, and cider. Also, you’re invited to bring […]

The Stephens County Board of Education met on Tuesday for its Regular Scheduled meeting. During the meeting, Stephens County Schools Deputy Superintendent Matt Thompson provided the Board with a COVID update. Thompson says the school system continues to see a decline in active cases of COVID-19. He says the system is close to reaching the threshold that would allow them […]

The Professional Women of Toccoa-Stephens County will take over the Toccoa Christmas Parade. The parade has historically been sponsored by the Toccoa Women’s Club; however, the group decided to no longer organize the event. Professional Women of Toccoa-Stephens County Organizer Dawn Jameson says she’s excited to see how everyone interprets this year’s theme Magic of Christmas. The 2021 Toccoa Christmas […]

HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens has announced its 3rd annual Turkey Trot 5K run/walk/trot will take place in downtown Toccoa on November 6. HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens is organizing the Turkey Trot in hopes of raising awareness in the community about the dangers associated with heroin and opioid painkillers and reducing the number of opioid-related deaths in […]

Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger will perform at the Historic Ritz Theatre next month. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, on Sunday, November 7, come spend the afternoon at the Ritz with comedienne and ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger, along with an endless cast of characters, for a hilarious, family-friendly Night at the Ritz show beginning at 2 p.m. Mayhugh says the […]