Category: News

Another accident this morning at the Memorial Drive intersection at the 17 Bypass in Toccoa. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, a south bound vehicle “t-boned” a pickup truck at the driver side door as the truck entered the bypass from the intersection of Memorial Drive. According to Shirley, the force of the impact caused the truck to skid […]

Patients who get their healthcare from the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group locations, including  Lavonia and Toccoa, have until the end of the year to choose another health insurance company if they want to stay with Northeast Georgia Health Systems. Northeast Georgia Health Systems said this week it will continue to treat patients with Anthem insurance as though they are in-network […]

Big A Elementary School invites the community to its Fall Festival. According to PTO Member Samantha Rickman, the festival is the result of a partnership between Big A Elementary School and the PTO. Rickman told WNEG that wristbands are $5 for unlimited play during the festival. She adds that the funds raised will go towards the construction of an awning […]

The Tour de Tugaloo is this weekend in Stephens County. On Saturday, cyclists will gather at the Yonah Dam Park in Toccoa to register and lineup, then they will begin their trip on one of four available routes all ending back at Yonah Dam Park. Check-in begins at 8 A.M. with the 100 mile and 62 mile routes starting at […]

The Stephens County Board of Education has approved a motion to move forward with crusher run of a new bus route at Stephens County High School. The new route will redirect the buses entering and leaving the school in hope of eliminating the crisscrossing of school buses and to improve student safety. According to Stephens County School Superintendent Brian Dorsey, […]

The Stephens County School System was recently recognized by the State’s Department of Education. According to Stephens County School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey, the district was recognized as an exemplary district that is making a positive impact on all students, including students with disabilities. Dorsey made the announcement during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. He says the graduation rate for Fiscal […]

A raccoon in the area of Scenic Drive and Green Valley Drive in Toccoa has tested positive for rabies. That’s according to District 2 Public Health Information Officer Dave Palmer. He says in 2019 alone Stephens County has had 7 positive rabies cases reported – 6 raccoons and 1 fox. People should always avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs, cats, and […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved a motion advising staff to begin the process to amending the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance. The proposed change will create a pro-rated fee schedule for businesses applying for an Alcoholic Beverage License. City Manager Billy Morse presented the item to the board. Commissioner Jeanette Jamieson made the motion during the commissioners regular scheduled meeting on Monday. […]

Local Toys for Tots Coordinator Don Alexander is reminding parents that today is the first distribution day for Toys for Tots in Stephens County. He says parents who have requested toys for their children have until 1 p.m. to pick them up. The Toys for Tots warehouse is located on Whitman Street in Toccoa, behind Mt. Zion Church. The Toys […]

The Currahee Club golf community in Stephens County has been sold to a Minnesota-based holding company that has plans to propel Currahee Club by filling the residential community with new, sensitively designed homes. Currahee Club was purchased by Currahee Resort and Development, LLC, a residential home building construction and development company. Property owners who own lots in Currahee Club received […]