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Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley reported that there is one fatality after an accident today in Stephens County. First responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 106, near Old Mize Road, in Stephens County at around 2:15 p.m. Monday. Shirley said a car struck a DOT truck head on. The wreck closed Highway 106 in […]
Read moreStephens County celebrates the men of Camp Toccoa at another Currahee Military Weekend. The annual weekend took place Thursday night through Sunday in Toccoa and Stephens County. It honors the World War II paratroopers who trained at Camp Toccoa before going to fight in the war. On Saturday, the veterans were honored with the annual parade through downtown Toccoa, which […]
Read moreWith the November election approaching in about a month, the time to make sure you are registered to vote is here. Stephens County Registrar Theresa Kelley said that today is the deadline for someone to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in the November election. “If you are not registered, then you need to be registered […]
Read moreThe city of Toccoa is starting a period of hydrant flushing throughout the water system. Beginning last night, the City of Toccoa Water Department started opening fire hydrants throughout the system. City officials said this “free-flow” operation flushes out possible sediment build-up and harmless impurities. Officials said that as a result of hydrant flushing, water customers may experience turbid water […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indian football team builds a lead, then hangs on late to stay unbeaten in Region 8-AAAA play. Stephens County traveled to Monroe Area High School Friday night and left with a 42-34 win over the Purple Hurricanes. Indians’ Head Coach Frank Barden said the win is another positive step forward for Stephens County. “I mean there are […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Middle School football team is one win away from a conference championship. Saturday night, the Rebels defeated Hart County 22-8 at the Reservation to pick up their fourth win of the season. All of the scoring took place in the first half. Tracy Lowery led the way for the Rebels, scoring two touchdowns. Lowery’s 4-yard touchdown run […]
Read moreAll injuries were minor after an incident at the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport Thursday night. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said that a plane’s landing gear appeared to collapse Thursday night as it was coming into the airport, resulting in a hard landing. It happened during the 6 p.m. hour Thursday. Shirley said that all of the injuries were cuts and […]
Read moreStephens County is once again welcoming back the men of Camp Toccoa over the next few days. for the annual Currahee Military Weekend. Activities are scheduled for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Each year, Currahee Military Weekend pays tribute to the paratroopers that trained at Camp Toccoa before going off to fight in World War II, men that included those featured […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indian football team will look to continue its early season success when it heads on the road tonight for another region showdown. Stephens County travels to Monroe Area High School tonight to take on the Purple Hurricanes. Monroe Area is winless this year, coming into tonight’s game at 0-4 overall and 0-1 in Region 8-AAAA. Last week, […]
Read moreHabersham Electric Membership Corporation is on the search for a new permanent CEO. Back on Monday, Habersham EMC Board of Directors Chairman Hugh Rucker announced the resignation of Todd Pealock as CEO effective on that day. Rucker’s statement Monday said Pealock resigned to seek other interests and opportunities, but was not specific. In that statement, Rucker said the Habersham EMC […]
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