Category: News

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners has nominated Lori Heffer to the Department of Family and Children Services Board. As WNEG News reported earlier, the commission originally tabled the nomination until an interested citizen came forward to fill the seat. Chairperson Michelle Ivester said she was impressed with how many people came forward to fill the position. “We have such […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre’s Spring Movie Series ends today in downtown Toccoa. This year’s theme is Take Me Out to the Ballgame, with all movies played being based on the game of baseball. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the Spring Movie Series will end today with the film Major League. The theatre will have two screenings—one at […]

The Georgia State Patrol has released information regarding a pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Toccoa. According to officials with GSP, 24-year-old Toccoa resident Raquon Lewis was struck by a Chevrolet Tahoe after abruptly darting onto Big A Road, Wednesday afternoon. The Tahoe, driven by Destiny House, 20, of Gainesville, was traveling northbound when Lewis ran in front of her […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 70 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,846 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon and for the second straight day had no additional deaths in the area, but 41 additional total positive cases in the six county […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved a proclamation for Arbor Day during its meeting on Monday. The Proclamation proclaims February 26, 2021 as Toccoa Arbor Day. Toccoa Mayor Evan Hellenga read the proclamation. “Whereas, in February 2006 Toccoa was designated for the first time in its history as a new Tree City USA at the Georgia’s Arbor Day Ceremony by the […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation said today they plan to build a $70-million rendering plant in Carnesville. Company officials say plans are to build the plant on a sight off Exit 164 along I-85. The plant will be used primarily for the production of pet food ingredients by processing chicken byproducts. In a press release, Company […]

Brittany Ivey has been named the sole finalist for the president and chief executive officer position with the Stephens County Development Authority. The announcement was made earlier this week by Authority Chair Brian Akin. He says Ivey is no stranger to the authority, as she served as assistant director from June 2016 to March 2017 and assistant to the executive […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners have decided not to move forward with amending the Buildings and Building Regulations Ordinance. The decision came during its meeting on Tuesday. As WNEG News recently reported, the Commission was considering the amendment to Article III, Section 18.71 (a)(2), which currently reads: a building permit is not required for less than 150 square feet; […]

The Toccoa Police recently arrested a Dawsonville man after he gave officers a fake name during a traffic stop. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on February 17, the Toccoa Police Department Traffic Unit’s Tag Reader got a hit on an expired tag in the area of Tugalo and Prather Bridge Road. As the Police Department Unit activated his […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 70 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,838 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon and had no additional deaths and 26 total positive cases in the six county area of: Stephens, Habersham, Hart, Franklin, Rabun, and Banks. […]