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Stephens County Hospital’s Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic is being held today in Toccoa-Stephens County. According to Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Mike Hester, the vaccination clinic will offer vaccines to individuals 65 years of age and older, as well as first responders including law enforcement and firefighters, and Healthcare workers who work in Toccoa-Stephens County. The drive-up clinic will be […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting four more deaths in Stephens County due to complications of Covid-19, the most in one day in Stephens since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the total death count in the county to 56. 25 more residents tested positive for the virus since Monday bringing that total to 2,405. The latest report […]

After the December installment of the Historic Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday competition was postponed, Main Street Toccoa is gearing up for its second attempt at the Wild Card competition. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the December competition was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances; but, will now be held on Monday, January 18, at 7:00 p.m. Mayhugh […]

A Habersham County woman was arrested this past week for the sexual exploitation of children. On Friday, January 8, 2021, Habersham County resident, Kristina Townsend, age 45, was charged with the Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material) by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit. The GBI CEACC Unit began an […]

Evan Hellenga has been elected to serve as Toccoa’s Mayor for calendar year 2021. During the recent Toccoa City Commission meeting, Commissioner Gail Fry made a motion to elect Hellenga to the position, with Commissioner David Austin seconding the motion. Hellenga thanked Mayor Terry Carter for his time as Mayor in 2020. Following Hellenga’s election, Commissioner Jeanette Jamieson was elected […]

Stephens County Hospital has announced changes to its visitation policy. On Friday, Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Mike Hester announced the change, stating the health and safety of the hospital’s patients are top priorities. Hester says due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Stephens County, visitation will be suspended immediately for residents at both personal care homes, […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 52 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,380 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Monday afternoon. The latest report still has Habersham County with 97 deaths and now 3,913 positive cases of the virus. In other neighboring counties, Rabun […]

The Toccoa City Commission will meet today, to elect its Mayor and Vice-Mayor for Calendar Year 2021. As WNEG News has previously reported, the Toccoa City Commission meetings will continue to be held by teleconference. Anyone wishing to attend today’s meeting can dial-in at 706-898-5160. After dialing in you’ll be prompted to input the code 790453. The commission will also […]

Stephens County students are returning to class today, following an extended Winter Break. The school system decided to extend the break by a week, after concerns for the spread of COVID-19. Stephens County School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Oldham announced on Thursday that the schools are safe to continue operating. However, Oldham is encouraging students and staff to wear masks while […]

Stephens County Hospital has announced that on Wednesday, January 13, they will host a drive-up vaccination clinic. According to Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Mike Hester, the vaccination clinic will offer vaccines to individuals 65 years of age and older, as well as first responders including law enforcement and firefighters, and Healthcare workers who work in Toccoa-Stephens County. The […]