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Sleep is a critical part of a child’s overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave, according to a new study from the Youth Development Institute at University of Georgia that says getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments. “Stressful environments are shown to make adolescents seek immediate […]
Read moreTwo state roadway projects in Stephens County were included in last week’s Georgia Department of Transportation announcement of contract awards – the DOT’s first contract award-letting for Fiscal Year 2024. One of the two projects now under contract in Stephens County is “installation of sharp curve warning signs at various locations in Stephens, Banks, Elbert, Franklin, Hart and Madison Counties.” […]
Read moreNorth Georgia Technical College’s Continuing Education department is hosting the Mountain Classic Hair Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 18 at the college’s Industrial Technology Center at the Clarkesville campus. Industry professionals as well as the public are invited to register for the show. The event will feature keynote speaker, Aleia Mosley of Macon. Mosley is a […]
Read moreThis week, the inaugural meeting of the 2023 Senate Study Committee on Rural Medical Personnel Recruitment took place at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center located in Demorest, Georgia. This five-member Senate Study Committee was established through the passage of Senate Resolution 371, which was sponsored by Senator Bo Hatchett (R – Cornelia) during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session. Sen. Hatchett […]
Read moreToccoa native A.J. Howard graduated from the U.S. Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course (ABOLC) at the Maneuver Center of Excellence in Columbus, on September 7. Howard is now qualified as a Tank Platoon Leader and able to successfully lead a tank platoon in any operational environment. Armor school trains and develops soldiers to be capable of leading, fighting, and […]
Read moreDespite heavy rainfall over the weekend, the reservoirs on the Upper Savannah River operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, declared the first drought level Sunday, Sept. 10, in response to the pool elevation at J. Strom Thurmond Lake dipping below 326 feet above mean sea level. Entering Drought Trigger Level 1 activates the Corps’ Drought Management […]
Read moreDuring the most recent Stephens County Hospital Authority meeting, held on August 28, Authority members were updated on the ongoing research into a possible new Electronic Medical Records system and vendor to provide unified and cohesive services to all sectors of the hospital’s operations. Hospital CEO Van Loskoski sat down with WNEG News a few days after the meeting to […]
Read moreMembers of the Toccoa Little League Junior League and Senior League All-Stars teams will be recognized for their outstanding 2023 seasons at tomorrow’s regularly-scheduled meeting of the Stephens County Board of Commissioners. Communications officer Shift Supervisor Sherry Trip will also be recognized for 20 years of service with Stephens County 911. Also on tomorrow’s agenda are two public hearings on […]
Read moreLooking at a few business news briefs of interest in Toccoa/Stephens COunty, a new company headquarters for North Georgia Credit Union is in the planning stages, with the location marked on Big A Road in the vacant lot adjoining the Chick Fil A property. According to NGCU President/CEO Brian Akin, groundbreaking will take place in the months to come, and […]
Read moreHere are some of the stories that we are working on for next week: Whataburger to open in Lavonia off Highway 17, across the street from Dunkin Donuts, according to Lavonia City Manager Charles Cawthon, who made the announcement at the Sept. 5 Lavonia City Council Meeting. The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for 44 projects, including several […]
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