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Just a brief announcement from the City of Toccoa and Stephens County. City Hall will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving tomorrow, Nov. 22, and on Friday, Nov. 23. Routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Thursday, November 22, will be picked up on Monday, November 26 and routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be […]
Read moreThanksgiving is Thursday and across the state, troopers with the Georgia State Patrol will be out in force, reminding motorists to practice safe driving habits as they travel. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. today, November 21, and will continue through midnight, Sunday, November 25. Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Officers with the Georgia […]
Read moreAn accident involving two vehicles on Falls Road, last night, ended with at least one individual being transported by ambulance. The accident happened around 7 p.m. across from Pruitt Health of Toccoa. One of the involved vehicles was overturned; and, the second vehicle sustained substantial damage. As of this report no additional information has been released. WNEG News will provide […]
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Stephens County has finalized its application to the Federal Communications Commission. That’s according to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers. She says that the final version of the County’s FCC application to move to the Atlanta TV stations should be sent out very soon. “I approved the final draft on Friday. So now we’re waiting on GMRC to upload the entire […]
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The slope stabilization project at Dicks Hill Parkway will soon be underway, as long as the weather permits. That’s according to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers. She says that the equipment is slated to be mobilized on site following Thanksgiving. “If the weather allows, they should start mobilizing their equipment after Thanksgiving. But, the forecast is calling for rain on […]
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The last Stephens County Town Hall Public Forum of 2018 was productive despite having a small turnout. On Saturday, Stephens County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michelle Ivester hosted the fourth town hall at the Historic County Courthouse, allowing citizens to address concerns and pose questions regarding Stephens County. One Stephens County resident asked Ivester what the future plans are for […]
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At the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board was asked to consider a variance request allowing a man to park his tractor trailer overnight on the right-of-way at 10 Freedom Court. The resident, Gerald Smith, came before the commission on Tuesday asking for permission; however, several commissioners were hesitant in granting his request. Commissioner Dennis Bell said […]
Read moreLocal leaders hear from Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture at an annual banquet. Gary Black was the guest speaker at Tuesday’s annual Toccoa-Stephens County Farm City Week Banquet at First Baptist Church, in Toccoa. Black talked about the significance of encouraging today’s youth to get involved in agriculture. Stephens County Farm Bureau organizes the banquet each year. Stephens County Farm Bureau […]
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Stephens County. Passersby may have noticed, the addition of some cheerful trimmings taking shape outside the Stephens County Historical Courthouse and around downtown Toccoa. Toccoa’s Vice Mayor Gail Fry is one of the many people who plays a role in the annual event. She says this year they’ve made several additions […]
Read moreAfter a water main break, on Monday, closed a portion of Falls Road to all traffic, utility crews were able to repair the break late last night. All traffic on Falls Road can resume as normal.
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