A Rock Creek Road resident is reporting a burglary to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. According to a report on file, a deputy responded on March 25 and was told that someone had entered the residence and stolen jewelry and some cash. The report states that the incident is believed to have happened between...
A Clarkesville student at North Georgia Technical College finishes first in an international competition. John Mather finished first in Woody Plant Identification at the 37th annual PLANET Student Career Days competition held recently at Auburn University. The PLANET Student Career Days is an annual three-day competitive event among students enrolled in horticulture programs from...
The Toccoa Police Department is investigating a theft of cell phones from a local business. Toccoa Police said that the theft occurred at Wal-Mart in Toccoa at about midnight on Wednesday. According to the police report on file, an individual identified only as a black male took 31 smart phones from a display case...
The deadline for Stephens County homeowners to make sure their E-911 address is posted properly is here. Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said that next week, the county will begin citing those who do not have their E-911 address properly posted. “April 1, which is Monday, is the E-911 signage deadline, so beginning April...
Commissioners sign off on a new body art code and regulations ordinance for Stephens County. The Stephens County Commission unanimously approved the ordinance Tuesday following a second reading and public hearing. Stephens County Commission Chairman Stanley London said the ordinance will just allow the county to enforce rules already implemented by the Health Department...
By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia A Maryland man is out on bond after leading Lavonia Police on a chase last weekend. Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle said it happened at about 3 a.m. last Saturday when officers attempted to pull over a white Mustang for a routine traffic stop at the McDonald’s on...
The Stephens County Senior Center recognizes its volunteers. The Senior Center held a volunteer appreciation luncheon Thursday at its facility. Stephens County Senior Center Director Lisa Thomas said it is something the Senior Center does every year to recognize the many people who help make sure the programs at the center can take place....
North Georgia Technical College names a new Webmaster. The school announced this week that Damon Bush of Cornelia has accepted the position of Webmaster for the college. North Georgia Technical College Public Relations and Information Director Sandra Maughon said the school is very fortunate to have someone with Damon’s skills, talents, and enthusiasm to...
The Georgia Department of Transportation will limit lane closures this weekend on Interstate highways for the Easter holiday. According to the DOT, those Interstate lane closures will be limited from midnight tonight to 5 a.m. on Monday. The DOT will also limit lane closures on Metro Atlanta interstates next weekend for the Final Four...
The city of Toccoa will send letters next week to those businesses that have not paid their occupation tax to receive their license for 2013. Last December, Toccoa City Commissioners approved an updated occupation tax ordinance and as a part of that update, the date after which the occupation tax would be considered delinquent...
