Author: Ethan Jordan

Four individuals were recently arrested on Gumlog Road, three of which were in relation to felony drug charges, the other was for an outstanding warrant. Investigators from the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office traveled to 1504 Gumlog Road to follow up on multiple reports of methamphetamine being sold from the residence. Upon arrival, Investigators met with Jeremy Mans, one of the […]

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office recently reported the arrest of two individuals at a residence on Land Drive, in Toccoa. Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office went to 10 Land Drive to follow up on a reported burglary that allegedly occurred at the same address on a previous date. When investigators arrived at the home, they met with Aaron Griner, 20, […]

During last night’s Toccoa City Commission meeting, City Manager Billy Morse announced that Toccoa Police Department Detective Jimmy Mize will be Interim Police Chief after current Police Chief Tim Jarrell’s resignation Dec. 30. “Detective Mize is well-respected inside the Toccoa Police Department, and well-liked in our community,” Morse said. “I am confident that he will do a great job for […]

Toys for Tots Coordinator Don Alexander, who represents Stephens, Franklin and Hart counties, recently spoke with WNEG News to encourage those who have submitted toy requests online to come pick up their presents. Alexander explained that last Friday there was a significant decrease in residents coming in to pick up their toys; however, in part he attributes this to the […]

Friday’s snowfall is gone but not before causing headaches for motorists in Stephens County. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley tells WNEG News his officers worked around the clock Friday and Saturday answering calls for help and investigating multiple wrecks. The Sheriff said from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, deputies investigated 20 accidents, including one involving an overturned vehicle. There were […]

New details have been released regarding a recent accident that occurred early last week. Last Tuesday, at the intersection of Big A Road and Currahee Street near the bridge three vehicles were involved in an accident, one of which was a Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Deputy’s patrol car. In a report released by the Georgia State Patrol, Post 7, the […]

“Hurt people hurt people,” was the sentiment echoed throughout the anti-bullying campaign on Sunday. Hosted by the Northeast Georgia Family Pawn Shop, located at 2921 Hwy 17, in Toccoa, the campaign offered anti-bullying speeches from several individuals of the community, two in particular were Stephens County Commissioner Chair Debbie Whitlock and from the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Major Joe Smith. […]