Three Georgia U.S. Representatives call on Windstream to do more for rural customers during pandemic

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR U.S.Representative Doug Collins joined Representatives Austin Scott and Sanford Bishop in sending a letter to Windstream underscoring the importance of providing increased access to broadband – particularly in rural areas – in the midst of COVID-19. In the letter, the Representatives said many of their constituents continue to struggle with poor broadband speeds at a time […]

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AVITA offering free online support group for families of addicted

AVITA Community Partners in Toccoa-Stephens County will begin offering an online, Addiction and Recovery Family Support Group next week. AVITA is working in tandem with HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens Collaborative to bring HOPE to parents and families dealing with drug addiction and recovery of loved ones through online support group sessions. HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens Collaborative […]

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State Adding Staffing at NGMC to Battle Covid-19

The state of Georgia is now augmenting staffing levels for healthcare facilities in various parts of Georgia, including Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, to combat the COVID-19 public health emergency. The state has partnered with Jackson Healthcare, a Georgia company with a portfolio of staffing, search, and technology companies that assist health systems, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities with […]

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TSC Chamber of Commerce T-shirt campaign continues to support local small businesses

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce campaign to help local small businesses in the community continues. According to Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, the Chamber of Commerce is selling t-shirts with a Toccoa-Stephens County logo to promote small businesses in Toccoa-Stephens County. She says all proceeds will go to the local small business of your choice. To purchase a […]

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US Attorney warns residents of COVID-19 Scams

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is warning residents to watch-out for COVID-19 scams. Some of the more common COVID-19 scams are: Treatment scams, where scammers are selling fake vaccines, medicines, and cures for COVID-19. Supply scams in which scammers are claiming they have in-demand products, like cleaning and household supplies, and medical supplies, but when […]

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Kemp Takes Steps to Re-Open Parts of Georgia’s Economy

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that many small businesses will be allowed to open by the end of this week. Kemp made the announcement in an afternoon press conference in Atlanta. Gov. Kemp said the re-opening of these businesses (gyms, bowling alleys, salons, artists/tattoo, massage therapists, etc…) come with the implementation of changes to ensure sanitation mandates and social distancing. […]

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NGPG reminds residents staying home is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19

As the spread of COVID-19 continues in Toccoa-Stephens County, NGPG Nurse Practitioner Travis Dobbs reminds residents to stay home as much as possible. Dobbs says the most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting the coronavirus is to follow a few safety steps. “The health system is just asking patients to follow some simple steps to protect themselves and […]

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DPH reports 36 cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting 36 cases of COVID-19 in Toccoa-Stephens County. As of 12 p.m. Monday afternoon, the Department of Public Health updated its website to reflect the most current numbers. Habersham County has been hit the hardest with 79 positive cases of the virus and two fatalities due to complications from the virus. Locally, […]

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