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Snow was still falling in areas of Stephens County with a wintry mix in other areas. With over 4 inches of measurable snow on the ground Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley says it is still best to stay off of the roads. “As you awake you may see the snow stopped, but the ground still covered. We are worried about […]

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Stephens County Hospital holds annual event to start the holiday season. Last night was the annual Love Light program at Stephens County Hospital and the lighting of the Love Light tree. Interim Chief Executive Officer Roger Forgey stood before a large crowd and thanked the Auxiliary for its commitment to serving SCH. “I am so thankful for the Auxiliary and […]

A South Hart Elementary School teacher is behind bars, authorities reported yesterday. Brandon David Cannon, 28, of Hart County was arrested on one count of child molestation. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on Dec. 4, 2017, a complainant made a report to the Hart County’s Sheriff’s Office. Subsequently, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office requested that the GBI assist […]

The winner has been announced for this year’s Christmas Fest’s Festival of Trees, with 900 people coming through to vote for the tree of their liking, Shepard Hill Academy has been named the winner. Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby told WNEG News about the event. “We had over 900 people come through and vote. The winner of the Festival of Trees […]

The “Stuff The Bus” Food Drive raises over 400 pounds of food. The Toccoa Rotary Club held the “Stuff The Bus” 5K Run/Walk on November 18th. Included in the entry was the donation of canned goods. On Wednesday, at Campfire Toccoa at Camp Toccoa the Toccoa Rotary Club presented the food to the Neighbors For Neighbors Program, and the Toccoa […]

It’s Love Light time again at Stephens County Hospital. Love Light is the annual fundraising campaign organized by the Stephens County Hospital Auxiliary. The Hospital Auxiliary comes under the umbrella of the Stephens County Hospital Foundation. Each year, the Love Light campaign culminates with the Love Light tree lighting ceremony. This year, that event takes place tonight at 7 p.m. […]

The holiday spirit continues in Toccoa today and tonight with the showing of the first of three Christmas movies at the Ritz Theatre. Sponsored by the Ritz Theatre and Toccoa Main Street, Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says the entire family will enjoy this first movie. “The first movie is Christmas on the Coast, and it’s only been shown to the […]