Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce creates webpage dedicated for resources for citizens in wake of Coronavirus

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce has created a community resource page to serve as a single-point of contact for citizens. According to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, the website provides citizens with valuable information about businesses, community resources, health updates, and tools for remote working as Stephens County residents begin to navigate this unprecedented time. Paysen says […]

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Stephens County’s Amnesty Day has been cancelled

Stephens County has cancelled its April 4, Amnesty Day event. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers the cancelation comes as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She adds that county officials are looking at a later date to reschedule the event. The Stephens County Board of Commissioners just recently set the date of the annual event that allows Stephens […]

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Probate Judge says Weapons Carry Licenses will not expire during Judicial Emergency Period

Stephens County Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest has announced information regarding carry licenses during the Judicial Emergency. According to a release issued by Ernest, Probate Courts across the state of Georgia will temporary suspend acceptance of applications for Weapons Carry Licenses and Renewal Weapons Carry Licenses pursuant to an Order of the Supreme Court of Georgia declaring a Judicial Emergency. […]

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Georgia Power temporary suspends residential disconnections for 30 days

Georgia Power has announced the temporary suspension of residential disconnections for 30 days. In effort to maintain its commitment to providing customers continued safe and reliable service, while offering updates on additional energy assistance programs and providing the latest scam avoidance tips as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the company began its temporary suspension on disconnections on Saturday, March 14. Georgia […]

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SCH will post daily updates on website and Facebook Page regarding COVID-19

Stephens County Hospital is posting daily updates on the Coronavirus on its website and Facebook Page to keep residents informed. According to Vice President of Physicians Practices Van Loskoski the updates will be posted daily at 9:30 a.m. He says the hospital has activated its Emergency Plan. “At this time, Stephens County Hospital has activated our Emergency Operations Plan in […]

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The Mulligan Movie production has been postponed

ReelWorks Studios CEO/Producer Rick Eldridge has announced the suspension of the movie production of The Mulligan for 30 days due to the national emergency conditions related to the Coronavirus. Eldridge says there is anticipation that there will be further restrictions mandated for travel and businesses; therefore, the production team wants to make this preemptive action before they further extend the […]

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