NE Ga. Library System Exploring Partnership With Toccoa-Stephens Co. Library

The Northeast Georgia Regional Library System is looking at the possibility of a partnership with the Toccoa-Stephens County Library to make it a central headquarters location for the region. Northeast Georgia Regional Library System Regional Director Delana Knight said that the regional board has approved such a preliminary plan based on a number of other things falling in place. Knight […]

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Georgia Marks Severe Weather Preparedness Week

State emergency management officials are urging people to take this week to prepare for severe weather emergencies. This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia. Georgia Emergency Management Agency Spokesperson Lisa Janek said they are encouraging people to use this week as a reminder to do something to prepare for all different kinds of severe weather, whether it be […]

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Fired Atlanta Fire Chief to Speak At TFC

The former Atlanta Fire Chief at the center of controversy over his termination from the city of Atlanta will speak in Stephens County next week. Former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran will speak on February 12 at 7 p.m. in the Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Toccoa Falls College. Admission to the event is free. […]

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SCHS Splits with Johnson in Region Hoops

The Stephens County Indian basketball team gives undefeated Johnson all it can handle before falling in double overtime. Roderick English and Ty Cockfield scored 38 points after halftime for the Knights, who came back from 14 points down in the second half and edged the Indians in two extra periods, 54-46, on Tuesday at the Currahee Arena. Stephens County trailed […]

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TFC Basketball Update

The Toccoa Falls College men’s basketball team sees its winning streak snapped in a shootout. Reinhardt University defeated the Screaming Eagle men on Monday 98-80. TFC put four players in double figures against Reinhardt on Monday. Leading the way was Josh Barrett with 24 points. Jon Sauls had 13 points, Zach Barrett added 12 points, and Josh Folwell chipped in […]

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Food Distribution Today in Martin

A food distribution is taking place today in Stephens County. Martin Baptist Church, in partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, will distribute free food to all qualifying residents of the Martin area of Stephens and Franklin Counties today from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the church’s gymnasium. This event will be held on a first come, first […]

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SCSO Makes Arrest Following Investigation, Search Warrant

A Stephens County man remains in custody facing multiple charges after authorities served a search warrant at his residence last week. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said his office arrested 39-year-old Brent Wilbanks of Hayes-Wilbanks Road in Stephens County last Thursday. Shirley said the arrest came after deputies served a search warrant and an arrest warrant at Wilbanks’ residence in […]

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Community Prayer Service This Week

The ongoing financial crisis at the Stephens County school system and corresponding recent cuts are bringing members of the community together for a prayer service later this week. A community prayer service for the Stephens County school system will take place on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on Tugalo Street in Toccoa. First United Methodist […]

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IRS Offering ID Theft Protection Program

The Internal Revenue Service is offering a pilot program in Georgia for taxpayers to help protect them from tax-related identity theft. IRS officials said all Georgia taxpayers who filed federal returns last year are eligible for what the agency calls an Identity Protection PIN, or IP PIN. Spokesman Mark Green said this pilot program has grown out of an effort that […]

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Indian Wrestlers Take Fourth At Area Tourney

The Stephens County High School wrestling team sends a number of wrestlers on to Sectional competition this weekend. Last week, the Indian wrestlers took part in the Area Traditional Tournament at Chestatee High School. Devin Burns and Gary Walker both won Area Championships at their respective weight classes representing Stephens County. Meanwhile, Jake Murray, Javon Jones, and Blake Peeples all […]

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