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The following is a statement from Stephens County Hospital: “At approximately 1:15 PM on March 28, 2020, Stephens County Hospital received confirmation from the Department of Public Health that a patient, who was tested for COVID-19 in our hospital, has tested positive for the virus. For privacy reasons, we cannot give specifics about this individual, but we will say the […]
Read moreOut of caution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, several local agencies have announced cancellations of group activities, in Toccoa-Stephens County and surrounding area. Schools -ALL K-12 Public schools in Georgia are closed by Executive Order of the Governor through the remainder of the school year. – North Georgia Technical College announces that exclusive online instruction will be extended until April […]
Read moreToday Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.26.20.02 closing public elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020. Students may return to school on Monday, April 27, 2020. “I am deeply grateful to State School Superintendent Richard Woods, the Georgia Department of Education, superintendents, and parents for keeping us informed and helping us make the right […]
Read moreMr. Jonathan Brian Adams, age 57, of Carnesville, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home. Born April 9, 1962 in Toccoa, he was the son of John and Doris Dodd Adams. He was of the Baptist Faith and was employed with Caudell Machine and Tool. Family members include his parents, John and Doris Adams of Toccoa; wife, Dana […]
Read moreIn observance of health officials urging to practice “Social Distancing” WNEG is not airing the Swap-Shop Program for at least through April 13. WNEG will review and update the return of the program at that time. Thank you for understanding and please stay safe.
Read moreRuby “Gayle” O’Kelley Childs, age 72 of Grayson, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery in Monroe with her son, Rev. Andy Childs, officiating. Gayle was born in Monroe, GA to the late J.T. and Eudora O’Kelley and graduated from Monroe Area High School. She worked for many years […]
Read moreMrs. Jewell Smith Burruss, age 94, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Toccoa. Born December 27, 1925 in Toccoa, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Hayden and Florence Pierce Smith. Jewell was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Family members include her son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Carolyn […]
Read moreMr. Stephen M. Gower, age 73 of Toccoa passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home. Stephen M. Gower, CSP, MDiv. was born March 5, 1947, in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia, and lived most of his life there. He was the son of the late Stephen Macklyn “Mac,” Jr. and India Bond Gower. Survivors include his wife, of 29 […]
Read moreMr. Benjamin David Fried, age 70 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. This announcement courtesy of Whitlock Mortuary.
Read moreMr. Thomas Alan Bush, age 85 of Demorest, Georgia passed away Friday March 20, 2020 at Habersham Home West. A son of the late Donald Herbert and Irene Mary Andrews Bush, he was born September 16, 1934 in Buckeye Lake, Ohio and lived there until moving to Georgia. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church […]
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