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Stephens County Schools will be closed on Friday. Stephens County School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Oldham had the following statement. “I hope that everyone is doing well and safe after the storm. Due to the power outage at the high school and the bus shop, we will be closed tomorrow. Georgia Power is dealing with widespread outages across the region which […]

The latest report from the Georgia Department of Public Health has Stephens County with 41 deaths related to Covid-19, and 1,287 positive cases of the virus since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Thursday afternoon. The latest report now has Habersham County with 78 deaths, and 1,897 total positive cases of the virus. Locally, Stephens […]

Hurricane Zeta arrived in Georgia overnight and is impacting service to Georgia Power customers. Damage and power outages may increase as high winds continue across the state. The company is prepared to assess damage and restore power as quickly and safely as possible following the storm. Georgia Power has seen damage due to the already saturated ground, high wind gusts, […]

In Stephens County, several areas are without power due to downed trees and power lines. According to Georgia Power there are 24 outages with 1,835 customers affected. Hart EMC says power outages are affecting 4,273 customers. Both Georgia Power and Hart EMC have yet to release an expected time when the power will be restored. WNEG News will continue to […]

Due to the Tropical Storm Warning for our area associated with Hurricane Zeta and expected heavy winds and rain, area school systems will be closed on Thursday: -Stephens County School Superintendent Daniel Oldham has canceled schools for Thursday, and asks that everyone remain home and stay safe. -Habersham County Schools are closed and encourages all to exercise extreme caution if […]

It’s time to fall back. The first Sunday in November, which is this Sunday, is when Daylight Saving Time ends and for the next five months we will be on Eastern Standard Time. So, before going to bed Saturday night, you will want to remember to set your clocks back one hour. The good news is that falling back one […]

The latest report from the Georgia Department of Public Health has Stephens County with 41 deaths related to Covid-19, and 1,280 positive cases of the virus since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. The latest report now has Habersham County with 78 deaths, and 1,884 total positive cases of the virus. Locally, Stephens […]

As a reminder, the annual trick-or-treating event on East Tugalo Street has been canceled, due to the risk of COVID-19. According to Toccoa City Commissioner and East Tugalo Street resident Gail Fry, the residents of East Tugalo Street from Paul Anderson Park to Boulevard have decided not to celebrate Halloween this year. The street will not be closed to traffic […]

A recent fire in Habersham County has been ruled an arson. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, the fire occurred on Friday, October 23, and destroyed a 41-year-old, 700 square-foot building located at 4451 Camp Creek Road in Mt. Airy around 2:00 p.m. King says quote: “One of my investigators received a call about the fire […]

Georgia Power is actively monitoring the storm and coordinating with its sister power companies, emergency partners, including GEMA and the Mutual Assistance Network which consists of dozens of utilities from around the country.   With each request for assistance, the company ensures that it has sufficient coverage to respond to any potential local service interruptions.   Due to already saturated […]