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By Mark Berryman, WLHR According to a report by the Hartwell Police Department, officers responded to a Benson Street address in reference to the report of an attempt to steal a vehicle. The victim stated he and his family were watching a movie when they were startled by the sound of his 2004 GMC Sierra K15 starting up. The victim […]
Read moreBy Rob Moore, AccessWDUN For the second time in a month, firefighters have extinguished a fire at Mount Vernon Mills in Alto. The call was received early Wednesday. Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy said his crew were dispatched around 5:30 a.m. to the reported commercial structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the back of the building, due […]
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During the recent City Commission meeting there were several appointments made by both the Mayor and the Commission. Billy Morse was appointed City Manager. Fredda Wheeler was appointed City Clerk. Paul Garrison was appointed City Chaplain. In one fell swoope, Commissioner Jeanette Jamison made a motion to appoint all three individuals. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Gail Fry, […]
Read moreStephens County Hospital has earned a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid posted on the Hospital Compare website in recognition of the facility’s excellent ratings in patient satisfaction, quality, and value. Hospital Compare has information about the quality of care at over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals. The overall rating ranges from one to five stars and shows how well each hospital […]
Read morePresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order focused on improving high-speed internet access in rural America. Last June, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins introduced the Gigabit Opportunity Act or GO Act to promote broadband development in rural and economically disadvantaged areas. A similar bill was introduced in the Senate last year by West Virginia Senator Shelly Moore Capito. Collins said […]
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After 10 years, Stephens County Senior Center Director Lisa Thomas is moving on. Thomas has submitted her resignation to the County Board of Commissioners. She tells WNEG News that her decision to leave was a tough one. The Stephens County Senior Center has long been a gathering place for anyone over the age of 55 who is a resident can […]
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By Rob Moore, AccessWDUN A Tuesday-afternoon wreck in downtown Demorest left a young girl seriously injured and the driver facing citations from the Georgia State Patrol. The wreck happened just after 4 p.m. on Ga. 385 (Central Avenue) just before Georgia Street, according to Trooper 1st Class Jesse Lewis of GSP Post 7 in Toccoa. A 2000 Ford Focus driven by […]
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By Mark Berryman, WLHR Franklin County dispatchers received a call on Monday morning in reference to a white Ford F-150 being stolen from Carter’s Kitchen, located at 12106 Augusta Road in Lavonia. As dispatchers began to put out the alert, a Franklin County deputy spotted a vehicle matching the description, said Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas. According to Thomas, 911 […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians basketball team picked up their first Region 8-AAAA win of the season last (Tues) night by defeating Madison County, 68 to 54, in Danielsville. The Indians built up a 14 point lead early in the fourth period, but Madison County came back to cut it to 8 points with 1:26 to go in the game. But […]
Read moreThe newly hired football coach for the Stephens County Indians was in town last Friday to meet with the team and community. Wesley Tankersley will succeed Frank Barden as head football coach of the Indians after Barden resigned in late November. Tankersley comes to Toccoa from Ridgeland High School in Rossville, Georgia, near Chattanooga, Tenn., where he’s been head football […]
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