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The Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library is partnering with the Historic Ritz Theatre to kick-off the 2022 Summer Reading Program. This summer’s theme is Ocean of Possibilities. Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh says, on Tuesday, May 31, at 2 p.m. the Ritz will host a free show to kick-off the summer. She says this free show will feature magician Ken […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated with an award gathering Tuesday night at the Currahee Club. It is the 75th year of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and there were 14 award winners. The Chamber also presented plaques and recognized chamber partners. Rick Phillips of the Phillips Group presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Billy Shaw and listed […]

North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) recently announced students named to the President’s List and Honor Roll for spring semester 2022. The President’s List recognizes full-time students with a 4.0 GPA. The Honor Roll recognizes full-time students with a 3.5 GPA. Full-time students are those taking at least 12 credit hours with no developmental courses. Students named to the Honor Roll include: Banks […]

An Elberton woman will spend 21 days in federal prison for her participation in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. 21-year old Savannah Danielle McDonald was arrested last June by the FBI. McDonald pled guilty earlier this year to one misdemeanor count of illegally protesting at the Capitol. According to a report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution […]

More details are in from Georgia State Patrol on the multi-vehicle accident on Big A road at Rothell Road Extension in Toccoa on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened just after 3 P.M. Officials had to detour traffic and it took several hours to investigate and clear the scene. According to reports, the driver of a White SUV pulled into the […]

Time is running out for voters to cast an advance ballot in the upcoming General Primary Election. Early voting is being held at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, located at 37 West Tugalo Street, in Toccoa. The advance voting period will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through Friday, May 20. May 13 was the final day to […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners recently postponed a decision to award or deny the building inspection and permitting services bid. During the Commission meeting last week, County Administrator Phyllis Ayers explained that after several discussions the county is looking to outsource its building inspection and permitting process. She says they received bids; but, noted that the cost is substantially […]

Stephens County High School Administration has announced details regarding the upcoming Commencement Exercises for the Stephens County High School Class of 2022 Graduation. According to Administrators the Commencement Exercises will be held on Friday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m. in the Stephens County High School Stadium. Tickets are required to gain admission into the stadium. Gates will open at 6:30 […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners has been meeting this week for its annual Budget Planning Session. The budget session is being held in the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport Conference Room between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily through Friday, May 20. Following the Budget Planning Session, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on the proposed […]

WNEG has received reports of a multi-vehicle accident on Big A Road near Toccoa Chevrolet. According to law enforcement, the accident injured several and involved children. Law enforcement is rerouting traffic to bypass the accident. No other details have been released at this time. WNEG News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available.