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As the Stephens County School System has implemented an Enhanced Mitigation Plan that includes required quarantines for students and staff that come into close contact with students who test positive for COVID-19, other area school systems have also made necessary adjustments. Franklin County School Superintendent Chris Forrer tells WNEG’s sister station WLHR that there are no plans to bring back […]
Read moreMr. Charlie Robert “Bobby” Holland, Sr., age 83 of Rocky Mount Lane, Lakemont passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. A son of the late Charlie Max Holland and Myrtle Elizabeth Newberry Holland, he was born February 16, 1938 in Hall County, Georgia where he lived a greater part of his life. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea. After returning […]
Read moreMr. Calvin “Dale” Jones age 66 of Stancil Drive in Toccoa, husband to Brenda Wilbanks Jones went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2021 at his home after an extended illness. A son of the late Calvin and Beatrice Jones, he was born October 29, 1954 in Toccoa, Georgia where he lived all of his life. He […]
Read moreAccording to officials at Stephens County Hospital, the hospital is currently at capacity and are working with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Public Health to expand the capacity. Stay tuned to WNEG for additional updates.
Read moreA United States Chamber of Commerce representative was present at the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Board meeting on Tuesday. Clark Jackson, representing the Southeast Region for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, congratulated the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce on the 5-Star Accreditation. “Accreditation is a volunteer program and the leadership of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce has made […]
Read moreMr. Richard Joseph Frazier, age 51 of Eastanollee passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Habersham Medical Center. A son of Nancy W. Frazier and the late Richard R. Frazier, he was born April 6, 1970 in Fulton County, Georgia having lived the greater part of his life in Stephens County. He was a graduate of Southern Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He […]
Read moreAround midnight on August 17, 2021, Mr. Leo Chester Lehman, age 89, of Toccoa, eased into his new, eternal life, into the presence of God his Father and in the company of Jesus his Savior. Born July 24, 1932 in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Victor and Edith Shank Lehman. He was a member of the […]
Read moreMr. Arthur Morris Jameson, age 80 of Twin Lakes Road, Eastanollee passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence. A son of the late Bill and Etta Taylor Jameson, he was born March 6, 1941 in Habersham County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Stephens County. He was retired from Toccoa Casket Company with over 20 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his […]
Read moreHistory was made Monday afternoon when the Stephens County Middle had the first ever SCMS volleyball game. The inaugural game for the SCMS girls Volleyball team was a success. The Lady Rebels defeated Commerce Middle School two sets to none, taking the first set 26-24, and the second set 25-19. The first ever SCMS Volleyball team is coached by Katie […]
Read moreMr. William Lavern Cox, age 90 of Toccoa passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his residence. A son of the late William Calvin Cox and Selena Mae Ginn Cox, he was born August 22, 1930 in Madison County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Stephens County, Georgia. He was a 1950 graduate of Toccoa High School, retired from USDA with 31 years of service and retired from […]
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