The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
The spread of COVID-19 is beginning to slow in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,462 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 47 since WNEG’s report last week. The DPH is reporting 102 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, an increase of 6 since […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians volleyball team will be traveling to Lafayette High School, in Lafayette, Georgia, for the first round of the Class AAA State Playoffs today (Oct 19). The Lady Indians will travel as the fourth seed from Region-8 and battle with the first seed of Region-6—the Lafayette Ramblers. The match will begin at 5:00pm today. Tickets are […]
Read moreAs a reminder, HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens invites all Recovery Champions and Community Leaders to a Community Listening Session tonight, October 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre. HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens Co-Chair Kathy Whitmire says this community forum is being held to learn how the community can provide a strong […]
Read moreAs a reminder, the Stephens County Hospital Town Hall meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed. According to Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Van Loskoski, the purpose of postponing the town hall is to allow the hospital to continue to explore several strategic initiatives which may impact or reduce any requests for financial support for the Hospital from […]
Read moreStephens County Election Supervisor April Roberts says early voting for the upcoming Special Election for Stephens County residents and the Town of Martin Municipal Election continues this week. Roberts says early voting will be held at the Stephens County Historical Courthouse, located at 37 W. Tugalo Street, in Toccoa from October 12 through October 29. Additionally, Roberts says anyone wishing […]
Read moreHOPE for a Drug Free Stephens invites all Recovery Champions and Community Leaders to a Community Listening Session this Tuesday, October 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre. HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens Co-Chair Kathy Whitmire says this community forum is being held to learn how the community can provide a strong support system […]
Read moreStephens County low-income seniors age 65 and older can begin applying for help paying their heating bills on November 1. The Georgia Department of Human Services, through 9th District Opportunity in Gainesville, is helping to pay heating costs for low-income homes with either gas, propane, or electric heating. According to Ninth District Opportunity Program Director Brenda Dalin, one-time payments will be […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians football team has the night off tonight due to an open date on their schedule. After 7 games, the Indians have lost only once—that was to region opponent Monroe Area. Last Friday, Stephens County held Franklin County scoreless in a 37 to 0 victory at The Reservation. They’ll resume their schedule next Friday night, October 22nd, […]
Read moreStephens County Hospital has announced that the Town Hall meeting scheduled for October 19th has been postponed. According to Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Van Loskoski, the purpose of postponing the town hall is to allow the hospital to continue to explore several strategic initiatives which may impact or reduce any requests for financial support for the Hospital from […]
Read moreOnline applications are now being accepted for The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. The applications are for families and caregivers who need help with gifts for their children ages 0 to 12 this Christmas. Salvation Army Toccoa Service Center Director Rebecca Dixon says applications will be accepted through October 31. The Toccoa Salvation Army serves Stephens, Franklin, and Hart counties. […]
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