Category: News

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On Tuesday, the Department of Labor announced the changes to overtime pay that have not been updated since 2004. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative, or professional […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre brings Lightwire Theatre back to Toccoa tonight. With a little science and a little magic, Lightwire Theatre brings to life a friendly dinosaur, in its theatrical production DINO-LIGHT. The show begins at 7 p.m. tonight, September 26. DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and is […]

In a world where birth defects, premature births, and infant mortality affect over 400,000 babies born each year, a group of super heroes have joined together to fight to save babies everywhere. You too, can be a hero by attending the Stephens/Franklin County March of Dimes’ Annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk. On Saturday, September 28, come be a hero by supporting […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners has selected three new nominees to be considered for the expired seat of Stan Roberts on the Stephens County Hospital Authority. During the Commissioner meeting on Tuesday, the board nominated Stan Roberts, Sherry Beavers, and Elaine Martin. Commissioner Michelle Ivester spoke during the meeting about the previous three nominees that were rejected by the […]

Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick is warning listeners of the latest scam that is using phone and e-mail to contact citizens and even some businesses. ” There are phone calls going around that have to do with your Social Security numbers. It is bogus. Social Security officials do not call you-just like the I.R.S. does not call you-they […]

A murder suspect and two victims police say he stabbed are recovering in the hospital after a crime spree which came to an end Tuesday. It was around 3 p.m. when Toccoa Police responded to Spring Street West near an abandoned factory. During a press conference held Tuesday night, GBI Special Agent in Charge Jesse Maddox told WNEG News officers […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR It might seem like it, but Northeast Georgia is not in a drought quite yet. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Franklin and Hart counties are in the Moderately Dry range, which is one step below the first level of drought. With no rain for the past couple of weeks, we are now about seven inches […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre’s planned 80th anniversary celebration has been rescheduled. According to Friends of the Ritz President Keith Kozicki, the screening of The Wizard of Oz, along with the 80 for 80 Celebration will be moved to Friday, November 22. Kozicki says they received notice from Warner Brothers Entertainment, which owns the rights to The Wizzard of Oz, that […]

The search for the man believed to be responsible for multiple stabbings, an abduction and murder has ended. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, 48-year-old Kenton Hall was apprehended shortly after 3 p.m. today, after evading several law enforcement agencies throughout the day. Mize says the suspect was shot by an officer after Hall advanced him with a knife. […]

Law enforcement continue their search for the man they believe to be responsible for multiple stabbings and an abduction. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, 48-year-old Kenton Hall is wanted in connection to the stabbing of two Toccoa residents and the kidnapping of a Toccoa woman. Kenton Hall is described as a black male, 5’11”, 178 pounds, brown hair […]