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A drug arrest in Habersham County, results in the capturing of a Rabun County fugitive. On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Appalachian RDEO arrested 20-year-old Cody Ira Harkins of Clayton, Georgia. Vigilant Deputies, following up on suspicious activity in the area of 5000 Talmadge Drive, in Clarkesville, learned that Harkins was a Rabun County […]

By Rob Moore, AccessWDUN A Habersham County man faces a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after the death of an 8- to 10-week-old puppy on Northwest Wayside Street in Cornelia on Jan. 13.   Bobby Kyle Nelms of Demorest was arrested by Cornelia police and animal control officers on a warrant taken by Habersham County Animal Care and […]

Toccoa and Stephens County mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, the annual Interfaith Service took place at Trinity C.M.E. Church in Toccoa. This year marks the 27th anniversary celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Toccoa. That was followed by the March for Peace, which went from the church to the steps of Toccoa City […]

As the flu epidemic worsens this winter, many who got a flu shot are wondering how well they’re protected against the dominant strain hitting people right now. The current strain of the virus that has caused five confirmed deaths in Georgia is the H3N2 virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, this year’s vaccine is only about […]

The Internal Revenue Service along with state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals of a new phishing scam. In recent days, tax professionals have reported numerous attempts by fraudsters to pierce their security by posing as potential clients. According to IRS spokesman Christopher Miller, the cyber criminals the goal is to get to the personal information […]

Stephens County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay on Thursday. The following is a release from the school system: Due to the potential for some areas of hazardous driving conditions early in the morning Stephens County School System will be on a 2 hour DELAY Thursday, January 18, 2018. Each family should use personal judgment if their area […]

During last week’s Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, Robert Robbins came before the commission requesting, yet another, variance request. “I just appreciate your time this morning, and I appreciate your willingness to work with me. The health department has given me another year for the septic tank; but, I have a guy who’s going to help me find my […]

A Stephens County School System employee has admitted to taking funds from the school nutrition activity account. The now former employee, Andrea Sheuring, admitted to taking the funds when questioned by school officials on Friday. Stephens County School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey tells WNEG News how the missing funds were discovered. “Our School System Finance Director brought to my attention that […]

  THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2018 Stephens County Schools – two-hour delay Franklin County Schools – two-hour delay North Georgia Technical College – All Three Campuses-Closed Habersham County Schools – Closed for Students and Staff Rabun County Schools – Closed Banks County Schools – Closed for Students; Faculty and Staff should report at 10 a.m. Brenau University – All three campuses […]