Author: Ethan Jordan

A number of new laws are now in effect in Georgia. The new laws, passed during last year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Nathan Deal went into effect on Monday. Among them is House Bill 340 which overhauls how leased vehicles are taxed. In the past, people who leased their cars paid a higher property tax than those who […]

The Stephens County Public Works recently added to its recycling capabilities. Starting this week, the public works department will be implementing a new and free Electronic Recycling program. With containers being delivered the last week of December, the public works department is set to begin accepting old electronics. Dena Brawner, with the Stephens County Public Works, tells WNEG News about […]

According to authorities, in the early hours of New Year’s day two individuals allegedly fired shots in the air outside London’s on Hwy 123. Deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene at approximately 1:20 a.m. Monday morning. According to a press release issued by the Sheriff’s Office, the two individuals had been denied entrance into the […]

According to authorities two individuals exchanged fire in the parking lot of a club located off of state Route 123. Stephens County Randy Shirley, told WNEG News that no one was hurt; however, the incident is still being investigated. WNEG News will provide continued coverage as more information becomes available.  

Activities celebrating and remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday will start in Toccoa on Jan. 6. This year’s events are the same as in years past. Starting off two weeks of activities is the annual art contest on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Meanwhile, the annual Talent and Fashion Show will be on […]

A Toccoa man is facing charges in Gwinnett County for allegedly pulling a gun at a Burger King restaurant following an argument with an employee. Emanjula Brown, 38, was inside the restaurant on Ga. 20 in Lawrenceville on Dec. 23, and told police that the store manager was on her phone while customers, including himself, were waiting for their food, […]

By Rob Moore, AccesWDUN The Georgia State Patrol has released details of the Thursday-night vehicle pursuit of a Toccoa teen that began in Habersham County and was ended by a GSP trooper in Toccoa. A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy was in an active pursuit of a 2001 Acura 3.5 RL on Ga. 365 northbound and entered Stephens County, according […]

When a company has a long-time employee retire, it usually means there are some pretty big shoes to fill. If that company loses two long-time employees at the same time, it’s doubly difficult. Hart EMC is quadrupling the effect as four employees with over 20-years of experience with the company will retire at the first part of next week. Angie […]