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A United States Chamber of Commerce representative was present at the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Board meeting on Tuesday. Clark Jackson, representing the Southeast Region for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, congratulated the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce on the 5-Star Accreditation. “Accreditation is a volunteer program and the leadership of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce has made […]

Following the FDA’s authorization of an additional COVID vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is now recommending that certain patients with weakened immune systems receive an additional dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. The recommendation does not include the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at this time. The Georgia […]

Based on the success of its first bootcamp, WorkSource Georgia Mountains has scheduled two more Bootcamps for the fall and is looking for those interested in learning a trade to apply. Senior Trainer Micah Thomas tells WNEG News anyone who desires immediate full-time employment and is highly motivated to start permanent work is welcome to apply. Thomas says Worksource Georgia […]

The Stephens County Board of Education signs off on a resolution to call for a vote on SPLOST VI. Last week, the school board adopted the SPLOST VI resolution. If approved, the Stephens County School System would continue to collect a one percent sales and use tax for the purpose of financing certain capital outlay projects for education purposes. The […]

Qualifying for the City of Toccoa and the Town of Martin ends today. According to City Clerk Fredda Wheeler, the qualifying period for the City of Toccoa will continue today from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. She says two seats for the Toccoa City Commission will be on the ballet, Post 3 and Post 5, currently being held by Vice […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLRH The death toll in Haiti after Friday’s 7.2 earthquake is now over 1200 and doctors, pastors, and rescuers on the ground are calling for help. The local missions ministry Love Him, Love Them has put out the call for donations of items as well as monetary donations to send to their ministry partners in Haiti. Ministry […]

Main Street Toccoa’s Community Development Director Connie Tabor has been recognized with the Starr Award for her tireless efforts in restoring Toccoa’s Historic Downtown District. The Starr Award was presented to Tabor by the Georgia Cities Foundation on August 9 during the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention. Tabor has led Toccoa’s effort to restore its downtown since 1990, securing $1.4 […]

As the world continues to see a surge in COVID-19, Stephens County is also facing its own surge among its residents. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 3,197 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 64 since WNEG’s report last week. The death count for Stephens County; […]

Qualifying for the City of Toccoa started Monday and will run through Wednesday, August 18. According to City Clerk Fredda Wheeler, the qualifying period will run each day from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. She says two seats for the Toccoa City Commission will be on the ballet, Post 3 and Post 5, currently being held by Vice Mayor Jeanette […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women and is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the CDC is encouraging all pregnant women or women who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those […]