Fatal Accident in Lavonia on Monday

In Lavonia, an accident Monday ends with a fatality. According to a report from the Hartwell Post of the Georgia State Patrol, it happened about 5 o’ clock Monday morning on Randall Street in Lavonia. Troopers on the scene said 54-year-old Heyward Lee Johnson was attempting to push his disabled 2000 Lincoln Towncar out of the way of traffic when […]

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Local Rangers Helping with Wildfire in Okefenokee Swamp

Firefighters battling the wildfire in the Okefenokee Swamp are getting help from local rangers with the Georgia Forestry Commission. Gary Roberts with the Georgia Forestry Commission said crews and equipment from their Lavonia station were sent down last month. “We sent our engine from this unit down there on April 21,” said Roberts. “It’s ran by two of our rangers […]

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Toccoa Natural Gas Awarded “Project of the Year”

Toccoa Natural Gas was awarded Project of the Year for 2016 by the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia. City Manager Billy Morse said that the project is a partnership. “That project is a partnership with the Northeast Georgia Housing Authority,” said Morse. “We installed more tank-less water heaters than any other city in the state organization this year.” The City […]

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County Commission Abandons New Road

During their meeting Tuesday, the Stephens County Commission approved a motion to abandon county maintenance of New Road in the City of Avalon. The abandonment is conditional upon the city’s agreement to take over maintenance due to safety issues. County officials say the decision to abandon the road is because it serves no substantial public purpose and because its removal […]

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Stephens Co. FFA Attends State Convention

Stephens County FFA attended the 89th Annual Georgia State FFA Convention where they were recognized for several accomplishments. The group placed second in the State Parliamentary Procedure Competition and the chapter offered 11 state degree recipients, which is one of the highest numbers of recipients in the state. Those recipients include: Kaine Addison, Tanner Allen, Tyler Allen, Chris Collier, Jaron […]

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Make-Up Day for Kindergarten Registration on May 24

The make-up day for Kindergarten registration is Wednesday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Registration will be at central records and enrollment. To complete registration, you must have the required documents and your child must be present. The required documents include the following: A certified birth certificate, social security card, immunization on Georgia form 3231, proof […]

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