Category: News

The Stephens County Board of Education met last week for its work session; during which, the Board appointed Travis Dobbs to serve as the Board Member for District 2. As WNEG News previously reported, the District 2 seat was left vacant after Bill Wheeler resigned from the Board of Education earlier this year. According to Board of Education Chairman Jim […]

Stephens County Board of Commissioners will be seeking nominations for anyone interested in serving on the Board of Elections three At-Large positions. If you are interested in serving in one of these positions, contact County Clerk Beth Rider by phone at 706-898-5750. The deadline to be considered for the seats is Friday, May 28. Nominations will then be presented at […]

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Georgia’s plan for reemployment and economic recovery. To address workforce shortages and boost a full economic recovery, state labor officials plan to end Georgia’s participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs, effective Saturday, June 26, 2021. Over the next several weeks, state officials will provide resources for job […]

High school students will soon be out for the summer months and many will be looking for work. That’s why the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber is encouraging local businesses to sign up for a booth at the upcoming High School Career Fair. The fair takes place on Wednesday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Legacy Center at […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre will again have a Summer Movie Series throughout the months of June and July. Every Thursday this summer, the Ritz Theatre will screen a different movie with two screenings, one at 10 a.m. and the second at 7 p.m. According to Historic Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, this year’s series kicks off with Trolls World […]

Governor Brian Kemp announced on Thursday that the state will no longer participate in the federal subsidy on unemployment. In an interview to Fox News, Kemp said the extra $300-a-week federal supplement to unemployed workers in Georgia will end in June. He says, “We’re not going to be participating in the federal subsidy any longer…That’s going to be mid to […]

High school students will soon be out for the summer months and many will be looking for work. That’s why the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to sign up for a booth at the upcoming High School Career Fair. The fair takes place next Wednesday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Legacy […]

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter Executive Director Jeff Roberts is reminding Stephens County pet owners of a rabies clinic going on today here in Toccoa-Stephens County. He says, Toccoa Veterinary Hospital will be doing their clinic at the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, located at 1747 Scenic Drive, in Toccoa, today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Toccoa Veterinary Hospital will offer 1-year […]

C.A.S.T. for Kids Lake Hartwell has announced an upcoming event for special needs children, ages 6-18, in Stephens and surrounding counties. On Saturday, June 5, join C.A.S.T. for Kids Lake Hartwell for a joyful day of fishing and boating for kids with special needs, their families, and community volunteers. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Participants […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health announces that eligibility is now open for everyone 12 years of age and older for the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for children aged 12 through 17. To learn more or to schedule a vaccination appointment, visit dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine. In addition, the Georgia Department of Public Health reminds residents about […]