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In Stephens County, more than 30 dogs living in neglectful conditions were removed from their owner’s care after being exposed to the elements. Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter Director Jeff Roberts said 33 medium and large-size dogs were removed from a residence on DeFoor Road after the owners voluntarily surrendered them. “The owners were cooperative and were willing to surrender the […]

More than 30 dogs living in neglectful conditions were removed from their owner’s care after being exposed to the elements in two sheds and a trailer in Toccoa-Stephens County. The dogs are now in the care of the Atlanta Humane Society. Officials with the Toccoa-Stephens County Animal Shelter reported on the agency’s Facebook page that they were called Wednesday to […]

As a reminder Stephens County Tag Office is offline through the remainder of today, Monday, January 18. Stephens County in partnership with the Georgia Department of Revenue began upgrading its Georgia Drives Motor Vehicle System on Wednesday. According to Stephens County Tax Commissioner Dene Hicks, this upgrade will keep the county up to date with the latest technology advances and […]

The City of Toccoa has released its holiday schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Toccoa City Hall will be closed today, in observance of the holiday. Routes for garbage and recyclables scheduled to be picked up today, January 18, will be picked up on Tuesday, January 19. Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, but yard waste and […]

After the December installment of the Historic Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday competition was postponed, Main Street Toccoa is gearing up for its second attempt at the Wild Card competition. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the December competition was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances; but, will now be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. Mayhugh says the competition […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting 60 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,473 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Sunday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with 104 deaths and now 4,103 positive cases of the virus. In other neighboring counties, Franklin County […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting another Covid-19 related death, the 6th death in the last three days in Stephens County, bringing the total to 58 and 2,450 have tested positive for the virus since the beginning of the pandemic. The latest report was released Friday afternoon. The latest report shows still shows Habersham County with 101 deaths […]

Newly elected Georgia Senator for District 50, Bo Hatchett was officially sworn-in to the Georgia Senate this week. He also received his Committee Assignments for the 2021 legislative session. Hatchett will serve as a member of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Ethics, Government Oversight, Health and Human Services, and Judiciary Committees. In a prepared statement, Hatchett says quote, “I am […]

Stephens County Hospital administered over 500 COVID vaccines on Wednesday, during its drive-through vaccination clinic. According to Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Mike Hester, there were 524 individuals to come through for the vaccine. He says the clinic was a huge success. As WNEG News reported on Thursday, those who received the vaccine on Wednesday, January 13, will need […]

The City of Toccoa has released its holiday schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Toccoa City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18, in observance of the holiday. Routes for garbage and recyclables scheduled to be picked up on Monday, January 18, will be picked up on Tuesday, January 19. Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, […]