Author: Ethan Jordan

The Ritz Theatre will continue its fifth season of Open Mic Monday next week in Toccoa-Stephens County. The competition will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, October 18, and continues the third Monday of each month through December, culminating in a Winner’s Showcase in January. Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh says anyone interested in being a contestant can sign-up for […]

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the 6-year-old girl who was believed to have been abducted yesterday morning has been found safe. An Amber Alert was issued earlier today for the 6-year-old Demorest child. The Amber Alert reported that Celesta Negrete Ramirez was last seen on October 10. It was reported that Ramirez was abducted on Oct. 10 […]

Several fire departments responded to a residential fire on East Tugalo Street on Sunday. The residence, located at 934 East Tugalo Street was fully involved by the fire; however, was extinguished shortly after it started. No other details have been released at this time. WNEG News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available.

The spread of COVID-19 is beginning to slow in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,388 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 21 since WNEG’s report last week. The DPH is reporting 96 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, an increase of three since […]

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-year-old Demorest child. Celesta Negrete Ramirez was last seen on October 10. It has been reported that Ramirez was abducted on Oct. 10 at 11:00 a.m. by Estephanie Negrete Ramirez and was last seen at 1070 Kim Loop in Demorest. The suspect and child are believed to be traveling in a gold […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners and the Stephens County Hospital Authority will meet on Tuesday, October 19, for a Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Stephens County High School Tugaloo Center from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to come hear about the future of Stephens County Hospital. Masks will be required for […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon tying ceremony for the dedication of the City of Toccoa’s Walking Trail at the Lake Toccoa Recreation Facilities on Thursday. According to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, a ribbon tying ceremony symbolizes a community coming around a local business in support of the services it provides. Toccoa Mayor […]

Tonight, join Main Street Toccoa and the businesses of Downtown Toccoa for the third Downtown Toccoa Sip-n-Stroll event. The Sip-n-Stroll event will be held this evening, Friday, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Strollers are invited to enjoy their favorite drink samples, deals, special promotions, and music followed by a special concert at the Ritz Theatre with a performance by […]

The number of COVID cases continues to increase in Stephens County. According to the Department of Public Health, there have been 4,367 total cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 36 since WNEG’s report on Tuesday. The DPH is reporting 93 confirmed COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, the same as WNEG’s report […]