Category: News

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Hart County authorities are calling it the biggest drug bust in the County’s history and probably in Northeast Georgia after confiscating 48 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as religious candles sent from Mexico. The arrest of 19-year old Arturo Rabiela Gonzalez came earlier this week in Bowersville. Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said the teen has been […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Library is asking for public input regarding the future growth of the library. A Community Meeting has been scheduled for September 24 at 6:00 p.m. which will give community members an opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns about the library’s masterplan for expansion. Toccoa-Stephens County Library Manager Emily McConnell says the meeting is a great opportunity […]

The third season of the Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Night is slated to begin later this month. The competition will begin on Monday, September 16 at 7pm and continue on the third Monday of each month through December, culminating in a Winners’ Showcase in January. Ritz Theatre manager Tami Mayhugh tells WNEG News this year’s competition will differ from previous […]

The Friends of the Ritz Theatre will meet tomorrow, Saturday, September 14 to kick off its fundraising efforts. On Saturday, the group will meet at the Historic Ritz Theatre to finalize their 80 for 80 Celebration plans. This year, the historic Ritz Theatre is celebrating its 80th anniversary and as part of the celebrations, the Friends of the Ritz will […]

Stephens County officials are gearing up for a tire abatement event. During the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board authorized County Administrator Phyllis Ayers to sign a letter and application for reimbursement of a tire amnesty event along with a tire right-of-way cleanup with the EPD. According to Ayers reimbursement is not guaranteed; however, the county must […]

Stephens County Commissioner Dennis Bell has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the oldest and largest Police Organization in Georgia. The Peace Officers’ Association of Georgia is the state’s oldest and largest organization of peace officers. The organization held its 119th annual conference in Savannah last month. This year’s three-day conference focused on training peace officers on […]

A Toccoa man is behind bars after a woman caught him attempting to enter parked cars. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on Monday, an officer was dispatched to 437 S. Pond Street in reference to an attempted entering auto. Mize says a woman reported an unknown male walking through the parking lot and attempting to enter 2 parked […]

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders. A crowd of victims’ relatives is expected at ground zero Wednesday, while President Donald Trump is scheduled to join an observance at the Pentagon. Vice President Mike Pence is to speak at the […]

Stephens County Registrar’s Office has filled the Deputy Registrar position that was recently funded by the Stephens County Board of Commissioners. April Roberts is Stephens County’s Deputy Registrar. She began her tenure on Monday, September 9. According to Stephens County Registrar Eureka Gober, Roberts is already proving to be an asset to the office. “On her first day, I could […]

A stolen firearm from Gwinnett County was recovered recently in Stephens County. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on September 6, a traffic stop was initiated on a speeding vehicle on the Highway 17 Bypass near the Habersham County line. Shirley said the vehicle was traveling 93 mph in a 65-mph zone. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy could […]