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The Georgia Mountains Region saw unemployment claims fall in December. According to Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler, the 13-county area saw all critical indicators remain positive for the year. He said Georgia saw new records set across the state and the unemployment rate continues to trend downward. The December unemployment rate rose to 3.2 percent, up by 0.4 from November. […]
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Stephens County Hospital’s Vice President of Operations Kathy Whitmire announced on Monday that she would be leaving Stephens County Hospital. In a written statement, Whitmire said quote “My work is done at Stephens County Hospital and I am proud to say that the hospital is on a solid path to a sustainable future.” Whitmire joined the hospital in December 2017, […]
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31 girls competed on Saturday night, but only one was crowned Miss Stephens County High School. The pageant showcased 31 girls, made up of Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, in three rounds of competition: casual and evening wear and an interview. This year’s pageant was judged by Jodie Bell, Miss Georgia 2017 Alyssa Beasley, and Shlea Wright. Stephens County High […]
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Just a brief announcement from Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, Norfolk Southern Rail Road will be closing Lake Louise Road from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 for crossing maintenance. Again, be advised that Lake Louise Road will be closed on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for crossing maintenance.
Read moreThe Stephens County High School Indians and Lady Indians tennis teams opened up their 2019 season at home Thursday against East Jackson . The Lady Indians won 4-1, only losing at number 1 doubles. The Indian boys shutout East Jackson by a match score of 5-0. Stephens County’s next match is Tuesday, February 5th at Lumpkin County.
Read moreThe Georgia State Patrol is currently investigating Thursday’s fatal accident that claimed the life of a Stephens County educator. Connie Evans Powell, a paraprofessional at Big A Elementary, was struck head on by a 2018 Ford F-150 Super Crew, driven by Jeremy Lee Scalf, 28,of Toccoa who failed to maintain his lane. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, the […]
Read moreThe City of Toccoa has been designated a 2019 Live, Work, Play City. Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton tells WNEG News that the City of Toccoa received this award due, in part, to its “dedicated efforts at making Toccoa a wonderful place to do life.” The award was presented on Jan. 27 during the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), in conjunction […]
Read moreThe Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location of Edward Jones Investments. A large crowd gathered inside the office as Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen introduced David Plaisted, the owner of the Toccoa Edward Jones location. Plaisted says throughout the years his business has operated out of three other locations. “Some […]
Read moreThe Georgia State Patrol is currently investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of a Stephens County educator this morning. Connie Powell, a paraprofessional at Big A Elementary, was fatally injured after a driver failed to maintain their lane struck her vehicle head-on. The accident happened around 6:00 a.m. just below Davis Mountain Road on West Currahee Street, formally […]
Read moreTestimony will continue today in the lawsuit filed by Dan Gasaway alleging numerous voting irregularities in the December 4 Special Primary. Gasaway’s attorney rested his case after two days of calling witnesses and a GIS mapping expert. Senior Superior Court Judge David Sweat told the court he would like to get through the hearing and wrap up testimony today. Stephens […]
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