Author: Ethan Jordan

The Historic Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday returns next week for the final competition of season five. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the fourth and final competition of Open Mic Monday is slated for Monday, December 20, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre. She says, so far, they’ve had competitions for Rock, Country, and original […]

A Toccoa man has been arrested for allegedly Driving Under the Influence following a single vehicle accident Tuesday, December 14. According to a report released by the Georgia State Patrol, 54-year-old Anthony Lee Flemming was driving his black 2008 Ducati Hyper 1100 motorcycle east on Rock Creek Road negotiating a curve. He failed to maintain his lane, traveled off the […]

Tonight, is the final night for Stephens County’s Polar Express and Toy Drive. Stephens County Commission Chair Michelle Ivester says this year’s Polar Express, and Toy Drive has been a great success. Ivester says the route tonight starts at the Road Department, then turn right onto Prather Bridge, then right into Prather Park Apartments, then turn right onto Prather Bridge […]

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two Gainesville residents following a traffic stop. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on December 9, at approximately 10:22 a.m. a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a gray Ford Fusion on Highway 106. Shirley says the stop was conducted after Deputy Moss noticed that the […]

The spread of COVID-19 has slightly decreased in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,631 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 15 since WNEG’s report last week. The DPH is reporting 111 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, the same as last Wednesday’s report. […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners have selected its Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2022. During the Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Dean Scarborough recommended Commissioner James Addison be Chairman for 2022. His recommendation was seconded by Commissioner Debbie Whitlock. Addison then recommended Commissioner Dennis Bell be named Vice-Chair for the 2022 calendar year. Whitlock made […]

Stephens County’s Polar Express and Toy Drive returns tonight for the first of two routes this week. Stephens County Commission Chair Michelle Ivester says it’s great to do this again this year. Ivester says the route begins at the Stephens County Road Department, from there it’ll turn Right onto Prather Bridge, turn right onto East Tugalo Street, turn left onto […]

The Stephens County Board of Education has selected a finalist for Stephens County School Superintendent. During a special called meeting on Monday, the Board unanimously approved a motion selecting Dr. Constance Franklin as the sole finalist for the Superintendent position. Franklin will fill the position formerly held by Dr. Daniel Oldham. Oldham was reassigned from his duties as superintendent after […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Tying for Stephens County Hospital’s new Senior Behavioral Health Department. Filling in for Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Investor Services and Community Relations person Samantha Rickman welcomed the group to the hospital. Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Van Loskoski explained that the […]

Main Street Toccoa is reminding the community that “Toccoa on Ice” will remain open until the end of the month. According to Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby, the ice-skating rink will remain open on the weekends until the end of December. The rink is open Fridays from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. until 9 p.m.; […]