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Danielle Rhodes, Stephens County 911 and EMA Director, was approved by the Certification Commission during the June 2023 review meeting to receive the Certified Emergency Manager credential. The CEM designation is the highest honor of professional achievement available from the International Association of Emergency Managers, which has, in its membership, more than 6,000 emergency managers representing professionals whose goals are […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Education will meet today at 5 p.m. at 191 Big A School Rd, Toccoa for the second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Board members are expected to adopt the budget during the regular board meeting, which will take place at 5:30 p.m., following the public hearing. As reported previously on May 17 […]
Read moreBy Ethan Jordan Last week, Stephens County High School’s Athletic Director Chuck King announced that Tara Stevens will be the head of the athletic training program. He says, quote, “Tara is going to be a great addition to the athletic programs of SCHS and SCMS. This is a need we have been working towards for some time now and […]
Read moreBy Ethan Jordan The Toccoa City Commission will meet this afternoon at 5 p.m. for its regular scheduled meeting. Originally, today’s meeting was scheduled to be held on Monday, June 26, but was moved to today instead. Up for consideration, include a report from the Stephens County Development Authority, a Joint Resolution requesting funding for workforce housing, the purchase of […]
Read moreOn Monday, June 12, at the regular meeting of the Toccoa City Commission, commissioners acted to fill vacancies on several of the city’s committees and advisory boards. The terms of two members of the five-member Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will expire on June 30. Both members, Melissa Plaisted and Deidra Scott, have agreed to serve another three- year term on […]
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Stephens County Jurors in Brodrique Simone Dixon’s murder trial have returned a guilty verdict. Stephens County Clerk of Courts Tim Quick advised WNEG News of the verdict at about 7:30 p.m. today, June 15. He said the jury found Dixon guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of Christopher Deshun Tukes. Tukes was shot on August 29, 2021 near […]
Read moreTonight’s Summer Movie showing of Minions: Rise of Gru has been canceled due to technical problems with the projector at the Historic Ritz Theatre. Toccoa Special Events Coordinator Misty Richardson said they would try and arrange for a showing of Minions: Rise of Gru later in the Summer Movie season. WNEG radio will post any updates as they become available.
Read moreUPDATE (5/27/23-1:15 p.m.): Eby’s family and friends would like to thank the public for their efforts and positive response during the search, but it has been confirmed that Eby was located by the Chester County Sheriff’s Office in Richburg, SC, and was pronounced dead at the scene. No further information is available. Area residents are being asked for their […]
Read moreFollowing a called meeting of the Stephens County School Board held at 7:30 a.m. this morning, May 25, Stephens County High School Assistant Principal and Curriculum Director Jessica Simmons has been named as the new high school principal. Simmons will step into the position after current Principal Michael Keown’s last day on June 30. Keown advised School Superintendent Dr. Connie […]
Read moreView the recording of the full May 23, 2023 Stephens County Commission Meeting, including the public hearings held at the beginning of the meeting.
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