Applications being taken for help from Salvation Army Angel Tree program

The Salvation Army is now taking online applications from families and caregivers who need help with gifts for their children ages 0 to 12 this Christmas. The Salvation Army 2021 ANGEL TREE online application is now available to residents in Franklin, Stephens, Habersham, Rabun, White, Union, Lumpkin, Gilmer, Towns and Fannin Counties. Residents of these counties who are unable to […]

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Early voting begins next week in Stephens County

Stephens County Election Supervisor April Roberts announces early voting for the upcoming Special Election for Stephens County residents and the Town of Martin Municipal Election begins next week. For both elections, early voting will be held at the Stephens County Historical Courthouse, located at 37 W. Tugalo Street, in Toccoa, from October 12 through October 29, from 8:00 a.m. until […]

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Board of Elections and Registration for Stephens County will meet tonight

The monthly meeting of the Board of Elections and Registration for Stephens County is coming up this evening in the Stephens County Historic Courthouse. According to Election Supervisor April Roberts, the meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Roberts says the public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. For questions regarding today’s meeting, contact Roberts by calling 706-886-8954.

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Teams Encouraged to Join Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Organizers are preparing for the Stephens County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk will be held on Sunday, November 14 starting at First Baptist Church of Toccoa on East Tugalo Street. The event is over a month away, but Team Captain Lisa Lawson encourages listeners to organize your team today. “Form a team. Even though the walk is a month […]

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Gumlog Man Charged with Homicide by Vehicle

A head-on collision in June that killed a Gumlog man has resulted in the indictment on homicide by vehicle charges against the man authorities say is responsible. The Franklin County Grand Jury has indicted 54-year old James Thomas Teate of St. Michael Drive in Gumlog on two counts of felony Homicide by Vehicle in the First Degree, and two counts […]

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Fire Prevention Week “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign, which runs this week through October 9th, is meant to educate everyone about the simple, yet important actions they can take to keep […]

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Currahee Military Weekend Welcomes Visitors

The 22nd annual Currahee Military Weekend is underway. The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Canteen Chicken-Que is today from 11A.M-1P.M. for pickup and delivery only at McNeely Hall at Toccoa First United Methodist Church on East Tugalo Street. Chamber President Julie Paysen says there are more events today. “You’ll notice reenactors coming into town. You can visit and hear their […]

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