Amber Alert issued for Demorest Child

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-year-old Demorest child. Celesta Negrete Ramirez was last seen on October 10. It has been reported that Ramirez was abducted on Oct. 10 at 11:00 a.m. by Estephanie Negrete Ramirez and was last seen at 1070 Kim Loop in Demorest. The suspect and child are believed to be traveling in a gold […]

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SCBC, SCHA to hold Town Hall next week

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners and the Stephens County Hospital Authority will meet on Tuesday, October 19, for a Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Stephens County High School Tugaloo Center from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to come hear about the future of Stephens County Hospital. Masks will be required for […]

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City of Toccoa’s Walking Trail at the Lake Toccoa Recreation Facilities dedicated with Ribbon Tying

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon tying ceremony for the dedication of the City of Toccoa’s Walking Trail at the Lake Toccoa Recreation Facilities on Thursday. According to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, a ribbon tying ceremony symbolizes a community coming around a local business in support of the services it provides. Toccoa Mayor […]

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Downtown Toccoa’s Sip-n-Stroll event going on tonight

Tonight, join Main Street Toccoa and the businesses of Downtown Toccoa for the third Downtown Toccoa Sip-n-Stroll event. The Sip-n-Stroll event will be held this evening, Friday, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Strollers are invited to enjoy their favorite drink samples, deals, special promotions, and music followed by a special concert at the Ritz Theatre with a performance by […]

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COVID cases continue to increase in Stephens County

The number of COVID cases continues to increase in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,367 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 36 since WNEG’s report on Tuesday. The DPH is reporting 93 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, the same as WNEG’s report […]

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Toccoa celebrating Georgia City Week

Toccoa officials have joined other cities across the state of Georgia in celebrating “Georgia City Week.” Georgia City Week is celebrated during the week of October 3 through October 9. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Future,” which reflects the role that cities play in the state’s history, economy, and culture. This week has been set aside to recognize the […]

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