Important Announcement for Jurors

A note from Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court Tim Quick: All jurors summoned to report for jury duty on Monday, Oct. 21, Do need to report to the Stephens County Government Building, 70 N Alexander Street, but will Not need to arrive until 1:30 p.m. Jurors will not need to be at the Government Building at the regularly scheduled […]

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DNR Taking Applications for Summer DNR Career Academy for HS Students

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Nov. 15 for its 2025 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management.  The academy will take place July 20-26, 2025, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield and the Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll […]

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Election Update for Friday Oct. 18

LOCAL TURNOUT A total of 867 Stephens County voters cast their ballot in Advance In-Person voting on Thursday, Oct. 17, bringing the number of ballots cast at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Toccoa to 2,886. Also as of closing of polls on Oct. 17, 653 Absentee Ballots have been mailed out and 311 have been returned so far. FYI Early […]

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ELECTION UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, OCT 17

LOCAL TURNOUT A total of 930 Stephens County voters cast their ballot in Advance In-Person voting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, bringing the number of ballots cast at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Toccoa to 2,-10.  Also as of closing of polls on Oct. 16, 643 Absentee Ballots have been mailed out and 254 have been returned so far.  Election Supervisor […]

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BOE Restructure Followup With Dr. Connie Franklin

On Oct. 15, the Stephens County Board of Education met in the High School Auditorium to hear a presentation from Stephens County School Superintendent Dr. Connie Franklin and Deputy Superintendent John Stithon regarding the current elementary school structure and a proposal  of reopening Eastanollee Elementary and restructuring the elementary schools from the current three elementary schools – based on grade […]

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DNR Taking Applications for Summer DNR Career Academy for HS Students

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Nov. 15 for its 2025 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management.  The academy will take place July 20-26, 2025, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield and the Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll […]

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Gas Tax Suspension Ended Yesterday, Oct. 16

WNEG News received several calls this morning about an increase overnight in gas prices, and WNEG News wants to remind residents that the gas tax suspension originally put into place by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, Oct. 3. as a response to Hurricane Helene expired at 11:59 p.m. last night, Oct. 16. The suspension of the taxes resulted in […]

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Toccoa City Commission October 14 Meeting Recap

During the Oct. 14 Toccoa City Commission meeting, commissioners voted on several key agenda items, and heard from citizens who attended the meeting to speak to commissioners regarding the closing of the Boys and Girls club.  Votes taken by the commission included a unanimous approval to allow a proposed subdivision at 752 Big A Road to move forward. The project […]

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Additional Audio From BOE Meeting Regarding Elementary Restructure

Following the school district presentation to the members of the Board of Education and the members of the public in attendance, several Stephens County Principals were invited to speak and give their thoughts on the proposed restructure of the elementary schools and the re-opening of Eastanollee Elementary. First to speak was Stephens County Middle School Principal Paul DeFoor. Next to […]

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Winners from First SC FFA Livestock Show at New Ag Center Announced

The Stephens County FFA recently announced results of the local livestock show that was held immediately following the Grand Opening of the Ferman Gregory Agricultural Center on September 30 During the show, Stephens County FFA students exhibited more than 60 head of livestock, including lambs, goats, cows, and pigs.  Winners from the show included: Champion Lamb Showman: Baylee Bohannon Champion […]

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