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State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said earlier this week that the number of employed residents and the labor force in the Georgia Mountains region decreased in November. In the Georgia Mountains region, the labor force for November came in at 338,649 with 325,942 employed and 12,707 unemployed. Looking at the unemployment rate for the month of October the Georgia Mountains […]

Frigid temperatures are expected to stick with us through Friday and one local church plans to open its doors to anyone that needs a warm place to stay. St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Toccoa was open Tuesday night and plans to open again tonight. Temperatures tonight and tomorrow night are expected to dip down into the teens and church member […]

A water line break shut down the Stephens County Government Building this afternoon. The break happened around noon and according to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley officials had to close the building for the remainder of the day due to inactive restroom facilities, and lack of fire protection. No word yet on if the opening of the Government building will […]

A number of new laws are now in effect in Georgia. The new laws, passed during last year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Nathan Deal went into effect on Monday. Among them is House Bill 340 which overhauls how leased vehicles are taxed. In the past, people who leased their cars paid a higher property tax than those who […]

The Stephens County Public Works recently added to its recycling capabilities. Starting this week, the public works department will be implementing a new and free Electronic Recycling program. With containers being delivered the last week of December, the public works department is set to begin accepting old electronics. Dena Brawner, with the Stephens County Public Works, tells WNEG News about […]

According to authorities, in the early hours of New Year’s day two individuals allegedly fired shots in the air outside London’s on Hwy 123. Deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene at approximately 1:20 a.m. Monday morning. According to a press release issued by the Sheriff’s Office, the two individuals had been denied entrance into the […]

According to authorities two individuals exchanged fire in the parking lot of a club located off of state Route 123. Stephens County Randy Shirley, told WNEG News that no one was hurt; however, the incident is still being investigated. WNEG News will provide continued coverage as more information becomes available.  

Activities celebrating and remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday will start in Toccoa on Jan. 6. This year’s events are the same as in years past. Starting off two weeks of activities is the annual art contest on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Meanwhile, the annual Talent and Fashion Show will be on […]

A Toccoa man is facing charges in Gwinnett County for allegedly pulling a gun at a Burger King restaurant following an argument with an employee. Emanjula Brown, 38, was inside the restaurant on Ga. 20 in Lawrenceville on Dec. 23, and told police that the store manager was on her phone while customers, including himself, were waiting for their food, […]