Author: Ethan Jordan

Adults who want to finish or get their GED can take advantage of free Adult Education Courses offered by North Georgia Technical College. Adult Education Instructor Jackie Morgan works with students wanting to get their GED. She says they offer a variety of courses for adult learners with a range of skills. “We’ve got a program designed for people with […]

The Toccoa City Commission has agreed to give $5,000 to Stephens County’s 4-H program to use towards the purchase of a youth transport van. During the Toccoa City Commission’s regular scheduled meeting on Monday, City Manager Billy Morse explained that recently the Stephens County Board of Commissioners agreed to give $15,000 and that the city was recommending they give $5,000. […]

Just a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick, all jurors summoned to appear for jury duty for Monday, August 29, will need to report as scheduled at 9 a.m. Again, all jurors summoned to appear for jury duty for Monday, August 29 will need to report at 9 a.m.

As a reminder, C.A.S.T. for Kids Lake Hartwell will be hosting its 2nd annual event for special needs children, ages 6-18, in Stephens and surrounding counties. On Saturday, August 27, join C.A.S.T. for Kids Lake Hartwell for a joyful day of fishing and boating for kids with special needs, their families, and community volunteers. The event will run from 8:30 […]

The Toccoa Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday night in Toccoa. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, at approximately 7:41 p.m. officers were dispatched to King Beverage on Big A Road in reference to an armed robbery. He says once officers arrived they made contact with the owner who stated a man had came into […]

WNEG is hearing reports that the package store on Big A Road was robbed last night. The incident is believed to have happened at King’s Beverage around 7:30 p.m. WNEG has yet to receive confirmation from law enforcement. WNEG News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they are released.

The Toccoa City Commission has agreed to increase the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter’s funding for Fiscal Year 2023. The decision was made on Monday, during the city commission’s regular scheduled meeting. Toccoa Mayor Jeanette Jamieson, who also serves as the Chair of the Humane Shelter Board, spoke about the shelter’s dire need for additional funding. She says, when the shelter […]

District 2 Public Health has announced that county health departments are planning on making access to flu shots easier this year. The access will be met by using drive-thru flu shot clinics. In Stephens County, the drive-thru flu shot clinics are tentatively scheduled for October 4, and November 8; however, the times for those clinics have yet to be set. […]

A Canon man was recently arrested by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on August 21, deputies with his office received a call around 2:40 a.m. in reference to threats in the area of Stovall Boulevard in Martin. According to Shirley, Stephens County 911 Dispatch received a call saying a man arrived with a […]