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The Work-Based Learning Program at Stephens County High School will hold Life Day on March 26. This day allows juniors to work in community service and seniors to job shadow local businesses, says Jennifer Blasingame, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Stephens County High School. Businesses or community service organizations interested in participating in Life Day at Stephens County High School should […]
Read moreIt’s time to register for kindergarten in the Stephens County School System, says School and Community Engagement Coordinator April James. “It’s almost time to register the Class of 2038. For parents or guardians to have time to plan and gather documents, here is the kindergarten registration information. The Stephens County School System will host two in-person kindergarten registration events: Big […]
Read moreAt the Tuesday, Feb. 25 regularly scheduled meeting of the Stephens County Board of Commissioners, the Board held the third of three required public hearings on House Bill 581, or the Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption legislation that was approved by voters in the November 2024 General Election. Under the wording of the legislation approved by voters, taxing authorities, including municipal, […]
Read moreOn Monday, Feb. 24, Keegan Cleve Plumer Phillips III, 25, entered a guilty plea on charges of murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and two counts of abandonment of a dead body. Phillips was charged with the murder of Martha “Angie” Angela Ledford, who was 22 years old at the time of her death in 2023. (WNEG News’ report of Phillips’ […]
Read moreThe Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a graduation lunch for its Leadership Class of 2024-25 at Reflections at Lake Toccoa on Thursday, February 13, 2025. This is an annual six-month program that prepares emerging community leaders, says Chamber President Julie Paysen. The guest speaker for the luncheon was Greg Cannon, who shared an inspirational message about making the community […]
Read moreUpdate (2/3 5:30 pm) – issued by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 9:04 a.m., Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a medical call at 322 Collier Road. Once on scene, deputies discovered a deceased male within the building. The Sheriff’s Office has requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Preliminary investigation indicates there is […]
Read more5:12 pm, Jan. 28- Deputies are responding to a tree down on Holly Springs Road near East Silver Shoals Road. The road will be temporarily closed until the tree is cleared. Be prepared to stop and/or reroute along Oak Valley Road.
Read moreIn the past two years, The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has been issuing warnings regarding real estate and rental scams, with losses to those scams reaching nearly $400 million annually across the nation. According to FBI officials, scammers are plotting elaborate schemes to dupe potential buyers, property owners and real estate professionals, with one of the most common schemes […]
Read moreWNEG News just spoke with Stephens County sheriffs office officials who ask us to stress that motorists should avoid this area of roadway if possible, and if you must travel this direction… Please use extreme caution. There are lane disruptions in both directions and first responder personnel working the scene. SCSO: Update (7:02 p.m.): The southbound lane of Highway 365 […]
Read moreThe US Postal Service has announced shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery. Sheila Holman, USPS VP of Marketing, said tomorrow is a big deadline for the holiday season, saying that Dec. 18 is the deadline for shipping by Ground Advantage Service and First Class mail, including greeting cards, and packages up to 15.99 ounces, in order to have items arrive before […]
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