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Royston Police Chief Donnie Boleman is working with the City of Royston to put surveillance cameras in each of the City’s public parks. Boleman made the request at the City Council meeting earlier this month after a woman reported a shooting in July in Tony Jones Park. According to Chief Boleman, three of the four suspects in that incident have […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting another death in Stephens County due to complications of Covid-19 bringing the total to 22. DPH is now reporting 12 more total positive cases of Covid-19 in Stephens bringing that total to 778. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. DPH is still a total of 59 deaths in Habersham County, but […]

WNEG News told you earlier about two conflicting stories regarding the certification of the August 11th election results in Stephens County. Stephens County Registrar Eureka Gober says the issue occurred on the Secretary of State’s side; however, Stephens County Board of Election Republican Representative Lori Jones said a representative from the Secretary of State’s Office said it was due to […]

Stephens County Registrar says glitch in Secretary of State’s system caused delay in County certifying August 11th election results. Stephens County Registrar Eureka Gober initially told WNEG News about the glitch after hearing complaints that Stephens County was the last to certify the vote; however, in an email on Monday, Gober says the basis of the complaint is not true […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting two more deaths in Stephens County due to complications of Covid-19 bringing the total to 21. DPH is now reporting 10 more total positive cases of Covid-19 in Stephens bringing that total to 766. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon. DPH is also reporting two additional deaths in Habersham County bringing […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved a renewal for the City’s Health Insurance during its meeting on Monday. According to City Manager Billy Morse, CIGNA has provided the city with an early renewal for 2021. Morse told the Commission the renewal includes a 9.9 percent premium increase; which he says, is much better than what the City was anticipating earlier in […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday for its regular scheduled meeting and work session; during which, the board held a land use public hearing for a conditional use request. The request was petitioned by Angelica Renee Andrews, for the property located at 7427 Mize Road, in Toccoa. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, Andrews is asking […]

The Toccoa City Commission met on Monday for its regular scheduled meeting; during which, the Commission approved a resolution for the CARES Act. According to City Manager Billy Morse, the Federal Government is providing Coronavirus Relief Funds to the State of Georgia, who in turn is sharing funding with local governments. Morse says the City is eligible for $436,370 in […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre will hold its final installment of its Saturday Matinees this weekend in downtown Toccoa. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, throughout the month of August, the theatre has been screening films on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. She says the films being played in August were originally scheduled for the first half […]

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has announced it will be hosting its 2nd Annual Bushbond 10k/5k/Fun Run on October 10. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley the run is to benefit the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes. He says, the Youth Homes provide life skills training, educational support, and extra-curricular activities. Runners can register online at active.com or pick up […]