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The Blood Connection is holding an emergency blood drive today in Toccoa-Stephens County. Today from 2 until 7 p.m., you can donate blood at Toccoa’s Fire Station 11, off of Fernside Drive. Everyone to donate blood will receive a $20 e-gift card. Additionally, you can have your donation tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Again, today from 2 until 7 p.m. at […]

Stephens County Hospital’s current finances contradicts an update presented to the Stephens County Board of Commissioners in July. As WNEG News reported on Wednesday, Stephens County Hospital has announced that if the County is unwilling to financially support the hospital with $3- to $5 million annually, the hospital could be forced to close its doors. In July, Stephens County Hospital’s […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday for its regular scheduled meeting; during which, the board nominated 9 individuals to be considered for three seats on the Stephens County Hospital Authority. County Chairperson Michelle Ivester presented the list of nominees. “We have, on our list, and these are for three position on the Hospital Board, Stephen Caudell, Mac […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved a grant for Tugalo Street Parking Lot Redevelopment during its meeting on Monday. According to City Manager Billy Morse, the grant is through the Georgia Council for the Arts Community Facilities Grant. He explained that the Downtown Development Authority had originally presented a plan to redevelop the Tugalo Street parking lot into a green space […]

During the Stephens County Hospital Authority meeting with the Stephens County Board of Commissioners and the Toccoa City Commission on Tuesday, the hospital asked for a large financial commitment from the county. According to Stephens County Hospital Interim Chief Executive Officer Ray Ledbetter, the hospital is requesting the county contributes between $3- and $5 million, annually, to keep the hospital […]

District 2 Public Health has administered over 250,000 COVID-19 vaccines, since vaccines became available in January 2021. According to District 2 Public Health Public Information Officer Natasha Young, this week, much of the district saw a one percent increase in vaccinations of both the fully vaccinated and individuals receiving their first dose. In Stephens County, there has been a total […]

The Toccoa City Commission met on Monday for its regular scheduled meeting; during which, the Commission adopted a resolution and agreement concerning a restated defined contribution plan. According to City Manager Billy Morse, the agreement was requested by the Georgia Municipal Association. Morse says City Attorney John Dickerson had reviewed the agreement and found it to be in order. The […]

On August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre will kick off Season 5 of its Night at the Ritz series with Jim Curry presents the Music of John Denver. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the performance will be held September 10, at 7 p.m. Jim Curry is not your usual “Vegas Style” impersonator; in fact, she says, he is not an […]