Stephens County marks MLK Day

Stephens County marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Black Christian Men Association of Toccoa and Stephens County again organized the annual interfaith service and march Monday. Following the interfaith service at Trinity C.M.E. Church, marchers walked to Toccoa City Hall where this year’s oratorical contest winner, Ashli Brooks, read her winning essay. Brooks topic was “strive to walk in […]

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County not represented at EPD’s public hearing against Fieldale Farms’ recent request

The Environmental Protection Division held a public hearing Thursday at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse for citizens in Stephens County to ask questions regarding a Fieldale Farms Corporation request to continue using part of its property on Highway 145 in Eastanollee as a spray field. Roughly 20 citizens attended the hearing; however, no elected officials were present. WNEG New reached […]

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Stephens County marks MLK Day today

Events conclude today for the 28th anniversary celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Stephens County. Today at noon is the Interfaith Service at Trinity C.M.E. Church in Toccoa. Following the service at 2 p.m. today, the annual March for Peace will leave Trinity C.M.E. Church and make its way to Toccoa City Hall. Today’s events […]

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EPD Public Hearing for a Fieldale Farms permit, raises concerns of citizens

The Environmental Protection Division held a public hearing Thursday at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse for citizens in Stephens County to ask questions regarding a Fieldale Farms request to continue using part of its property on Highway 145 in Eastanollee as a spray field. Wastewater Regulatory Program Manager Audra Dickson provided the residents with a presentation highlighting Fieldale Farms request. […]

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Gautreaux named Stephens County’s 2019 STAR Student

Stephens County names its STAR student. This week, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce announced that Monique Gautreaux, a senior at Stephens County High School, is this year’s STAR student. Gautreaux is the daughter of the late Maria Gautreaux and Raymond and Monica Howard, of Toccoa. To obtain the 2019 STAR nomination, graduating high school seniors must have the highest […]

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Open Mic Night Grand Finale is Monday

The Ritz Theatre is gearing up for the Open Mic Night Grand Finale. It’s coming up Monday, January 21st at 7p. This is the second season for the Open Mic Night competition, which began in September and ended in December with competitions on the third Monday of each month. Now, the winners of the four preliminary competitions will compete for […]

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Government Closures on MLK Day

The following is a list of government closures in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Toccoa City Hall and all county government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21. Routes for garbage and recyclables scheduled to be picked up on Monday, will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, but […]

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Indians Varsity Wrestling team takes 3rd at Area Duals Region Tournament

The Stephens County Indians Varsity Wrestling team finished third at the Area Duals Region Tournament at Oconee County last Saturday.  Stephens County defeated St. Pius in the first round, 54 to 22.  The Indians lost to the eventual champ, North Oconee, in the semi-finals.  Madison County defeated Oconee County in the other semi-final.  The Indians matched up with Oconee County […]

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SCHS Principal Kersh resigns effective June 2019

The Stephens County Board of Education accepted the resignation of another administrator. Stephens County High School Principal Scott Kersh tendered his resignation effective June 30, 2019 at the Board of Education’s recent meeting. Kersh told WNEG News he felt it was time for a change. He said being the Principal of Stephens County High School has been the highlight of […]

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