Author: Ethan Jordan

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 72 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,886 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Thursday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with 138 deaths and now 4,553 positive cases of the virus. In other neighboring counties, Franklin County […]

A Toccoa man was recently arrested after his vehicle, which was used in a recent burglary, was spotted by the Toccoa Police Department. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on March 4, a Toccoa Police Officer recognized a Honda Civic as a vehicle described as a suspect vehicle involved in a burglary at Family Pride Storage. The officer initiated […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners has nominated Isaac White to fill the unexpired term of Bill Wheeler on the Department of Family and Children Services Board. As WNEG News recently reported, the Commission originally nominated Lori Heffer to the board; however, during the Commission meeting on Tuesday, County Administrator Phyllis Ayers explained that Heffer would not be able to […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health has announced that Georgia is expanding its vaccine eligibility on March 15. The expanded eligibility will include adults age 55 and older, individuals with disabilities and certain medical conditions. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are already eligible for vaccination. This expansion now includes disabilities caused by an injury, a disability due to longstanding […]

The Stephens County Board of Electors will meet today for its monthly meeting. The meeting will start promptly at 5:30 pm inside the Historic Stephens County Courthouse. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. For questions regarding today’s meeting, contact Stephens County Deputy Registrar April Roberts by calling 706-886-8954.

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners have decided to resume in-person meetings. During the recent Commission meeting, Chairperson Michelle Ivester recommended the Board consider the change. Initially she recommended the board meet in the grand jury room at the Stephens County Government Building. Commissioner Dean Scarborough asked why move to a smaller space when the Historic Courthouse is available. Ivester […]

The Toccoa Police Department’s Narcotics Unit has been busy recently. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, the Narcotics Unit has closed several cases involving the sale of drugs in Toccoa. He says on February 25, the Toccoa Police Department Narcotics Unit and Officers from the Office of Community Supervision went to 124 Stephens Drive in reference to information received […]

Get ready to spring forward Saturday night before you go to bed. Daylight saving time starts Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m., when clocks are set ahead one hour, which means you’ll either need to hit the pillows and hour earlier or lose an hour of sleep. However, most cell phones and other electronics will make the change on their […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners have set the date for the 2021 Amnesty Day event. On Tuesday, the Commission voted and approved April 10, 2021 at Amnesty Day in Stephens County. The annual event gives Stephens County residents a way to dispose of any junk that may be cluttering the streets, yards, and homes in the county. Like other […]

The Toccoa Police Department arrested a Toccoa man after officers responded to a call to 110 Queen Street. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on February 23, officers responded to the call for removal of a person; however, after identifying the suspect as Bryant Mayweather, officers were advised that he had active warrants through Stephens County. Mize says while […]