GA Power’s Rate increase starts on June 1

By Jessica Waters Many of Georgia Power’s 2.7 million customers, who are already adjusting to the 2.5% rate increase that hit consumer bills in January, will need to brace for an additional 12% increase that will take effect next week, on June 1. The increase will add roughly $16 to the average residential customer’s monthly bill. Additional rate increases have […]

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WNEG names Newey as 2023 Active Senior of the Year

By Jessica Waters Jeanie Newey has been named Stephens County’s 2023 Active Senior of the Year. The award was announced at yesterday’s 21st Annual WNEG Senior Expo. Newey was recognized for her volunteer work and her positive attitude. WNEG on-air personality Connie Gaines said, “Jeanie Newey is very active in this community. She volunteers at the Stephens County Senior Center, […]

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Georgia Power rates to jump another 12% on June 1

Many of Georgia Power’s 2.7 million customers, who are already adjusting to the 2.5% rate increase that hit consumer bills in January, will need to brace for an additional 12% increase that will take effect next week, on June 1. The increase will add roughly $16 to the average residential customer’s monthly bill. Additional rate increases have also been approved […]

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Memorial Day Service planned for Monday

Monday is Memorial Day and in Toccoa-Stephens County, local veterans’ organizations have organized a ceremony to be held in the covered pavilion at 11 a.m. on May 29. The National Weather Service forecast for Memorial Day in Toccoa calls for mostly sunny skies, with high temperatures nearing 83 degrees. Members of the public are asked to arrive at Camp Toccoa […]

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