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01/15/2026

Increased Fire Danger
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, reports an increased fire danger in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, morning through this evening for Northeast Georgia and Upstate South Carolina.
Relative humidity is expected to drop below 25% this afternoon as extremely dry Arctic air arrives in the Carolinas. Gusts as high as 25-30 kts will accompany this air mass, resulting in potential for fine dead fuel moisture to drop to critical levels. Although cold temperatures will somewhat limit erratic fire behavior, the risk for quick spread of fires will nonetheless be elevated across the South Carolina Upstate and Northeast Georgia this afternoon.
Consult your local burn permitting authority on whether you may burn today. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.
Low relative humidity is expected again on Friday afternoon along with gusty winds. Together these conditions could lead to increased danger of wildfires.

01/15/2026

Shantelle Grant named Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year
Each year, the Georgia Public Library Service honors the outstanding achievements of public library leaders, staff, and champions through awards acknowledging their service to libraries and communities.
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Each year, the Georgia Public Library Service honors the outstanding achievements of public library leaders, staff, and champions through awards acknowledging their service to libraries and communities. Shantelle Grant, Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library children’s coordinator and regional chil...

01/15/2026

Speed Detection coming to Historic Highway 17
A warning to motorists, slow down on Historic Highway 17 in Stephens County. Speed detection software or radar is coming to the highway.
For the complete story, visit: https://wnegradio.com/speed-detection-coming-to-historic-highway-17/

01/15/2026

Adopt a Book at the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library
The Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library invites the community to adopt a book, says Adult Programming Director Carol Glaze.
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The Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library invites the community to adopt a book, says Adult Programming Director Carol Glaze. The Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library is located at 53 West Savannah Street in Toccoa. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m....

01/15/2026

New Door Locks approved for Stephens County Jail
The Stephens County Detention Center will soon be getting new door locks.
For the complete story, visit: https://wnegradio.com/new-door-locks-approved-for-stephens-county-jail/

01/15/2026

Stephens County Search and Rescue speaks to Women’s Ministry at Highpoint Community Worship Center
The Stephens County Search and Rescue Team has been bringing home the lost since August of 1957. Last Thursday, January 8, they spoke to the women’s ministry at Highpoint Community Worship Center and were treated to dinner.
For the complete story, visit: https://wnegradio.com/stephens-county-search-and-rescue-speaks-to-womens-ministry-at-highpoint-community-worship-center/

01/15/2026

Extreme Winter Weather coming to Northeast Georgia
Bundle up because it’s cold outside! Thomas Winesett, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, says a strong cold front is moving into the area.
For the complete story, visit: https://wnegradio.com/extreme-winter-weather-coming-to-northeast-georgia/

01/15/2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, Western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
Low relative humidity is expected Thursday and Friday afternoons along with gusty winds. Together these conditions could lead to increased danger of wildfires.

01/15/2026

TFC to launch New Online Program in Exercise Science in Fall 2026
By Toccoa Falls College (TFC)
Toccoa Falls College is excited to announce the launch of a new online degree, the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, officially beginning this fall.
For the complete story, visit: https://wnegradio.com/tfc-to-launch-new-online-program-in-exercise-science-in-fall-2026/

01/15/2026

Hartwell Man arrested in V**e Store Shooting
By MJ Kneiser, News Director of 92.1 WLHR
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has taken over the investigation in Franklin Springs, where a person was discovered with a gunshot wound.
For the complete story, visit: https://wnegradio.com/hartwell-man-arrested-in-vape-store-shooting/

01/15/2026

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Missing Person’s Unit continues search for Teenager reported Missing
By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina
The Missing Person’s Unit of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a teenager who was reported missing almost two weeks ago.
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By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina The Missing Person’s Unit of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a teenager who was reported missing almost two weeks ago. Investigators assigned to the Unit have ...

01/15/2026

Open Arms Clinic discussed on Wellness Wednesday.

The Open Arms Clinic is dedicated to providing adult primary care and medication to the indigent and working poor of Stephens County. It is funded by donations. Open Arms Clinic Executive Director Sherry Beavers spoke on Wellness Wednesday about the clinic.

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The Open Arms Clinic is dedicated to providing adult primary care and medication to the indigent and working poor of Stephens County. It is funded by donations. Open Arms Clinic Executive Director Sherry Beavers spoke on Wellness Wednesday about the clinic. Beavers tells more about the services prov...