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Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick says jurors called for jury duty this week DO need to report Tuesday morning at 8:45a. Jurors should report to the New Government building in downtown Toccoa. Anyone with questions should contact the Clerk of Court office at 706-886-3598.
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Last Friday, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated community with its 21st annual Golf Classic Tournament. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen told WNEG News about this year’s event. “This is our 21st annual Chamber Golf Classic,” Paysen said. “We do this every year, its a great day to celebrate the Chamber of Commerce, and of course […]
Read moreA number of local North Georgia Technical College students were recently inducted as new members of the National Technical Honor Society. The NTHS is America’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education. The mission of the organization is to honor student achievements and leadership, promote educational excellence and enhance career opportunities. NTHS members will receive recognition in the […]
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A tip from a citizen aided Toccoa Police in discovering morphine, a spoon and two needles. Last week, Toccoa Police Department’s Interim Police Chief Jimmy Mize told WNEG News that officers were able to conduct a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen. The investigation of the vehicle […]
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Recently, the generous citizens in and around Stephens County helped raise over $1,500 for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. During the three day “Give Burns the Boot” drive, the Toccoa Fire Department received a total of $1,632 in donations collected outside of Quality Foods, Wal-Mart and Tractor Supply. Assistant Fire Chief Frankie Deitz told announced last week that his department […]
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State Senator John Wilkinson says Georgia will be fully funding education for the first time in years. Wilkinson spoke recently at Franklin County’s Policies and Pastries breakfast in Carnesville. According to Wilkinson, the state is fully funding Quality Basic Education or QBE for the first time since the program was implemented. “I do believe this is the first time in […]
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Local veterans are banding together to sponsor a day of family fun and fundraising in Cornelia. The 2nd Annual Northeast Georgia Veteran Jamboree takes place this Saturday, May 12, from 9a.m-3p.m. at the Cornelia Community House and City Park. The day will include a wide range of activities including a car show, kids games, live entertainment, food and drinks and […]
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The Stephens County Hospital recently extended its Occupational Health Services to an off-site office that can accommodate a wide range of services for local employers who want to improve the health, safety and productivity of their employees. WorkWell, located at 115 Rock Quarry Road, in Toccoa, provides drug and alcohol screenings, a respiratory protection program, physical exams, urgent care, employee […]
Read moreStephens County is moving ahead with its FCC petition to move satellite TV customers to metro Atlanta TV stations. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers says she is working closely with Franklin County Manager Beth Thomas to gather the required paperwork. “Beth Thomas has been leading the effort and then emails us to tell us what we need to and what we […]
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Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said that some crack cocaine was uncovered after a traffic stop, in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to Shirley, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of South Sage Street and Alexander Street for an equipment violation. While Sheriff’s Deputy Donnie Brantley was speaking to […]
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