SCSO arrest two Gainesville residents following traffic stop

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two Gainesville residents following a traffic stop. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on December 9, at approximately 10:22 a.m. a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a gray Ford Fusion on Highway 106. Shirley says the stop was conducted after Deputy Moss noticed that the […]

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COVID cases slightly down in Stephens County

The spread of COVID-19 has slightly decreased in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,631 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 15 since WNEG’s report last week. The DPH is reporting 111 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, the same as last Wednesday’s report. […]

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SCBC select Chairman, Vice-Chairman for 2022

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners have selected its Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2022. During the Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Dean Scarborough recommended Commissioner James Addison be Chairman for 2022. His recommendation was seconded by Commissioner Debbie Whitlock. Addison then recommended Commissioner Dennis Bell be named Vice-Chair for the 2022 calendar year. Whitlock made […]

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WNEG Delivers on “Project Poinsettia”

Yes! There are smiles behind those masks! WNEG delivered beautiful poinsettias to the residents of the Wilkinson and Clary Care Centers on Monday. “Project Poinsettia” is supported by 1st Franklin Financial, Stephens County Hospital, and Good’s Home Furnishings. Pictured below is WNEG’s Phil Hobbs and Ken Brady and Hayley Knight of the Wilkinson and Clary Care Centers.

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Franklin named sole finalist for Stephens County School Superintendent

The Stephens County Board of Education has selected a finalist for Stephens County School Superintendent. During a special called meeting on Monday, the Board unanimously approved a motion selecting Dr. Constance Franklin as the sole finalist for the Superintendent position. Franklin will fill the position formerly held by Dr. Daniel Oldham. Oldham was reassigned from his duties as superintendent after […]

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Ribbon Tying held for SCH’s new Senior Behavioral Health Unit

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Tying for Stephens County Hospital’s new Senior Behavioral Health Department. Filling in for Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Investor Services and Community Relations person Samantha Rickman welcomed the group to the hospital. Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Van Loskoski explained that the […]

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Toccoa on Ice continues in Stephens County

Main Street Toccoa is reminding the community that “Toccoa on Ice” will remain open until the end of the month. 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.; […]

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