Category: News

By SCDOT This morning, a large truck overturned on the I-85 southbound bridge at the South Carolina-Georgia state line, completely blocking all southbound traffic. Working alongside the South Carolina Highway Patrol, traffic was successfully rerouted while crews worked to clear the scene. The overturned truck has now been removed, and SCDOT crews have reopened one southbound lane to help ease […]

The Stephens County Recreation Department hosts its annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Thursday, July 2nd. Tami Mayhugh, Program Director at the Stephens County Rec., gives details.  The fireworks display is scheduled to begin just after dark, and WNEG will broadcast live reports from the Recreation Department leading up to it. WNEG will broadcast patriotic music during the fireworks.

By Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia Stephens County Sheriff Rusty Fulbright This Fourth of July weekend is a truly historic one. As we gather with family and friends, we are celebrating a massive milestone: the 250th birthday of the United States of America. For two and a half centuries, our nation has stood as a beacon of freedom, and […]

North Georgia Credit Union (NGCU) has been honored by The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates as the 2025 Credit Union of the Year in the category for credit unions with up to $150 million in assets. The award was presented during ENGAGE 2026 and recognizes NGCU as the top-performing credit union in its asset category among affiliated credit unions […]

By Amy Hulsey, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Marketing at North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) and Executive Director of the NGTC Foundation Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier today announced the appointment of Dr. Michele Shirley as Interim President of North Georgia Technical College, effective upon the retirement of President John Wilkinson. Dr. Shirley has served as North Georgia […]

By Stephens County Government Beginning July 1, 2026, Georgia’s Mason Sells AED Coordination Act (SB 399) requires organizations and individuals who possess Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to provide AED location information to their local Public Safety Answering Point (911 center). To support this effort, Stephens County 911 is establishing a countywide AED Registry to help emergency telecommunicators quickly identify nearby […]

By Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells and the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office On June 30, 2026, deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a campsite on Lake Rabun Road as part of an active investigation. Tracy Phillips, age 50, of Tiger, was taken into custody without incident as deputies arrived at the campground. During the execution […]

At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Oconee County 911 Communications received a call reporting a house fire at 191 Chauga Valley Road near Westminster. After battling the blaze, firefighters discovered the body of a woman. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis was called to the scene and identified the deceased as 61-year-old Kelle Renee McCracken. She is the […]

By Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

By the Georgia Department of Public Safety The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) are urging motorists to prioritize safety and responsibility during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday travel period begins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.During last year’s 102-hour Independence Day holiday […]