Area Marks Veterans Day Today

Stephens County will mark Veterans Day with an annual event later today. The annual Veterans Day observance will take place today at 11 a.m. in the new pavilion at Camp Toccoa at Currahee Mountain. The event is rain or shine. This year’s guest speaker for the event will be retired United States Marine Corps Major Ed Gerstner. According to organizers, […]

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Auto Club Awards Scholarships

Two northeast Georgia students at North Georgia Technical College are scholarship recipients. Joel Nelms of Cleveland and Micheal Mannion of Demorest each recently received $500 scholarships each from the Northeast Georgia Antique Auto and Truck Club. The Club has awarded $500 scholarships to two North Georgia Technical College automotive students annually for over 15 years. The funds, which are proceeds […]

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Lavonia Getting New Fire Truck

By Buddy Hardigree, WLHR Radio, Lavonia A new fire truck is in the future for the city of Lavonia. In a work session last month, the Lavonia Fire Department had asked for a new truck pointing out that a new truck was needed to improve the city’s ISO rating. The ISO rating is a very important rating because the lower […]

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Smoke Continues to Cover NE Ga.

Smoke continues to spread over Stephens and surrounding counties in northeast Georgia from wildfires to the north and the west. Stephens County Volunteer Fire Services Chief Jamey Gettys said that if people see flames, they should call 911, but otherwise understand the smoke will be a nuisance for the next few days. Also, Gettys said Stephens County is under a […]

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Briley Signs With Kennesaw State University

A Stephens County High School baseball player will continue his career at the collegiate level. Kooper Briley signed on Wednesday to play baseball close to home at Kennesaw State University. Briley said that he is looking forward to continuing his career nearby at a strong program. “I had several offers and I went on a couple visits and tours, but […]

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Stephens Co. Considers Court Fee Ordinance

Stephens County Commissioners are considering adopting a court fee ordinance. The county commission held a public hearing and first reading of the proposed ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday. According to Stephens County Attorney Brian Ranck, the proposed ordinance would attach a court fee to several pleas and convictions in the county’s court system. Ranck said the fee would be […]

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Corps Waiving Day Use Fees Friday for Veterans

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is doing its part to recognize veterans this Veterans Day holiday. Corps officials said that day use fees will be waived at Hartwell and J. Strom Thurmond projects for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and […]

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Lavonia Looks at FY 17 Budget

By Buddy Hardigree, WLHR Radio, Lavonia The City of Lavonia had its first reading of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget this week. The Lavonia City Council held that first reading at its meeting on Monday. During that reading, Lavonia City Manager Charles Cawthon gave the council the details of the budget. Cawthon said it is a total of $5,809,138, which […]

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