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Stephens County is recognized for its work on improving broadband Internet access at a recent conference. Last week, the North Georgia Network held the first Georgia Gigabit Communities Summit in Clarkesville. The summit also included a number of speakers who shared real-world broadband success stories and lessons learned from their own communities. Among those recognized as a Georgia Gigabit Community […]
Read moreThe Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to consider a mid-year tax withholding check-up. According to IRS Spokesman Mark Green, taking a closer look at taxes being withheld can help ensure that the right amount is withheld. Green said that could mean more money in someone’s pocket if too much is being withheld. “A lot of times I get individuals […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia A vehicular homicide trial is underway in Franklin County this week. Testimony is taking place in Franklin County Superior Court in the vehicular homicide trial of 19-year old Samuel Parten of Canon. Parten is charged with causing the 2015 deaths of 17-year old Timothy Hartman of Canon and 17-year old Maleke Moon of Canon. […]
Read moreTwo Stephens County High School wrestlers are on an all-state team heading into the start of wrestling season later this year. The Down Under Sports Association has recently announced its Georgia 2017 Pre-season All-State team. Seniors Corey Kindel and Jay Stowe from Stephens County were both named to the team. Both Kindel and Stowe were state tournament qualifiers last year. […]
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Stephens County Hospital says it lost an estimated $4.2 million in the fiscal year that just ended. Members of the Stephens County Hospital Authority met with Stephens County Commissioners Dean Scarborough and Stanley London, along with Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers on Tuesday to discuss the hospital’s financial state. The hospital’s fiscal year ended on Friday. Stephens County Hospital Authority […]
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More solar panels are going up on land off of Turner Road in Stephens County. According to Stephens County Development Authority Executive Director Tim Martin, United Renewable Energy is putting up a third solar project on the land it first leased, then bought from the Stephens County Development Authority. Martin says the expectation is that the new solar panels will […]
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The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter works with regional partners to help rescue a number of dogs in another county. Shelter Director Jeff Roberts said that the Toccoa shelter recently worked with the Atlanta Humane Society on the rescue of 48 Shelties from a Hall County breeder who could no longer care for the dogs. “I got a call from a […]
Read moreThe Georgia Secretary of State’s Office says there were issues with the state’s online voter registration system over the weekend. According to a statement from Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, a technology provider for the Department of Driver Services attempted unsuccessfully to update a security certificate on Friday, causing some users of the Georgia Online Voter Registration System to […]
Read moreStephens County splits a pair of games in the Region 8-AAAA softball tournament. On Tuesday, the Lady Indians started play in the tournament by defeating Madison County, 4-0. Emma Whitfield pitched seven innings of shutout ball to notch the win, allowing just two hits and striking out eight. At the plate against Madison, the Lady Indians were led by Brynn […]
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Fall is here, which means flu season is arriving in Georgia. According to the Center for Disease Control, flu season typically lasts from October to May in the United States, but can occur at any time. Georgia District Two Public Health Spokesman Dave Palmer said that means now is a good time for residents to get that flu shot. “Looking […]
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