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Three people face drug charges after a traffic stop in Toccoa last week. Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell said it started when a police officer pulled over a 2002 Toyota Camry on Monday, March 7 at about 12:10 a.m. on Franklin Street for failing to use a turn signal. “When Officer Cannon approached the vehicle to talk with the driver, […]
Read moreFor those who pay mobile home taxes in Stephens County, there is a change in the due date that starts this year. Stephens County Tax Commissioner Dene Hicks said that those who pay mobile home taxes must pay those sooner as the due date was moved up a month due to a change in state law. “For several years now, […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Education is expected to consider an appointment for the open seat on the school board at its meeting later today. School board members are set to meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the School System Administrative Offices at the old Big A Elementary School. The District 1, Post 1 seat on the Board of Education […]
Read moreWhite County comes from behind to force a region split with Stephens County on the baseball diamond. Monday in Cleveland, the Indians had the lead early, but White County came from behind to beat Stephens County, 6-5. Stephens County scored three runs without a hit in the first inning and added two more in the third inning on a two-run […]
Read moreThe soccer teams at Stephens County High School have a special game tonight that will allow them to give back. Tonight’s Stephens County Indian and Lady Indian soccer games at the Reservation against East Hall will benefit the Wounded Warrior project with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior organization. The teams will wear a special jersey. Admission is $5. However, children […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Education is continuing to consider a couple of different options for the 2016-2017 school calendar. Board of Education members and School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey discussed the calendar at Thursday’s work session. Dorsey said that almost 700 people responded to an online survey regarding the proposed school calendar, half of which were staff and the other […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians broke open a 3-3 tie by scoring six runs over their final two turns at bat to defeat White County, 9-3, at the Reservation Friday night. It was the region opener for both teams. Kooper Briley went 4 for 4 with two RBIs for the Indians, while Chaz Bridges added a two-run single and Bryson Fowler […]
Read moreThe Toccoa City Commission will meet later today for both a work session and a regular meeting. First, city commissioners will meet at 3 p.m. for a work session at Toccoa City Hall. Commissioners are scheduled to discuss a host of topics at their work session later today. Among the items up for discussion is the utilization of Alewine Park. […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Two people are under arrest in connection with a fight that broke out last month in Martin. It happened February 4 on Stonecypher Road where authorities said two groups met, one group of adults and one group of minors. Athens GBI Agent in Charge Jesse Maddox said a month-long investigation yielded warrants that were […]
Read moreThe final list of candidates for county, state, and federal races is in. Candidate qualifying ended Friday at noon. Stephens County has a number of contested races after a host of candidates qualified Friday morning. First, five people are running as Republicans for the Post 2 seat on the Stephens County Commission. Challenging incumbent Debbie Whitlock are former Stephens County […]
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