Covid cases in Stephens Slowed in Past Week

The spread of COVID-19 has slowed compared to last week in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,587 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 11 since WNEG’s report last week. The DPH is reporting 110 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, an increase of […]

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Unemployment Rate Locally Unchanged

The unemployment rate for the Georgia Mountains Region, which includes Stephens, Franklin, and Hart Counties, remained unchanged in October at 1.8%. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler says 9 out of the 12 regional commissions in the state recorded a decrease in unemployment rates. Butler said his office is continuing to see all-time low unemployment rates across the state along with […]

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Airplane Experiences Brake Malfunction on Runway

Habersham County Emergency Services and the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Habersham County Airport where a single-engine airplane experienced brake failure while landing. This brake malfunction caused the plane to move off the runway and on to the side of the runway during landing. There were three people aboard the airplane at the time of landing. All were […]

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Veterans Coffee to Bring in “Old Guard”

The Stephens County Historical Society will be hosting the December Veterans Coffee tomorrow morning in the Mitchell-Allen Meeting Room at the Currahee Military Museum. Tomorrow’s Coffee is sponsored by the “Old Guard”. Dale Moseley, of the Stephens County Historical Society explains. “The Old Guard is the National Guard from Toccoa and Lavonia. We are trying to emphasize those to come.” […]

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North Georgia Technical College has announced some upcoming special events and an annual special sale

North Georgia Technical College’s Office of Career Services is hosting a Job Fair and Career Expo today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Industrial Technology Center on the Clarkesville campus. More than 35 employers will be in attendance, and part-time and full-time positions are available. Onsite interviews are available as well. The event is open and free to […]

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BBB has Tips for Giving Tuesday

The week following Thanksgiving isn’t just about shopping. Thanks to Giving Tuesday, it’s now a major time to support charity.  Taking place today, the Giving Tuesday movement has helped raise more than $1 billion for online charitable giving worldwide since its creation in 2012. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance at Give.org urges potential donors to research charities before giving to ensure their […]

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Today is Cyber Monday

Today is Cyber Monday, the day people take to the Internet to find those online holiday gift deals. Cyber Monday has become one of the top shopping days of the year but like so much else in 2021, not all deals will be just on Cyber Monday. Retail experts predict that many online shopping activities and special holiday sales started […]

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City of Toccoa planning to offer Budget Billing for customers struggling to heat their homes this winter

The Toccoa City Commission met last week for its regular scheduled meeting; during which, Commissioner Terry Carter asked for an update regarding budget billing to help struggling families pay to heat their homes this winter. As WNEG News has been reporting, the cost of gas has doubled since last year, creating a financial burden on some families. Carter asked City […]

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