Category: News

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has released details regarding an incident at the Stephens County Jail that occurred over the weekend. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on Sunday, March 8, an inmate, identified as Anthony Christopher Bland, 20, of Eastanollee, escaped from the Stephens County Jail. Shirley says a detailed investigation found that while Bland was being escorted, […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of Stephens County Board of Elections Republican Party Representative Bill Grant during its meeting Tuesday. With Grant’s resignation interrupting his unexpired term, the board nominated and approved Lori Duke Jones to fill his seat. Jones will serve as the Republican Party Representative for the Stephens County Board of Elections until June […]

A new telephone scam is hitting customers of Hart EMC. According to Hart EMC officials, customers are receiving calls telling them the power company has been purchased by Georgia Power and they need to pay off their bills immediately. Hart EMC Public Relations Director Angie Brown says none of that is true. “Several people got calls yesterday, from someone stating […]

Another movie is being filmed in Toccoa-Stephens County. The movie’s producer is requesting local talent to assist with the production. Anyone interested in applying for the position is asked to submit their resume to [email protected]. The full-time position is for a production assistant willing to work 5 days a week on the movie. The daily rate for the production assistant […]

The hours for the planned Sip-n-Stroll event in Downtown Toccoa has been extended. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, the event that features 14 businesses, will now begin at 5 p.m. and run until 8 p.m. on April 2. Hamilton says the participating businesses will provide a drink special—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic—appetizers, special deals, giveaways, and more. He says […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR The Ninth District Opportunity has received an increased amount of funding this year to help low-income families avoid a court-ordered eviction. Michael R. C. Fisher is the Housing and Program Manager for the Ninth District Opportunity in Gainesville. Fisher said the program is designed to help give low-income a second chance. “This is for low-income families […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre has announced another installment of the Night at the Ritz: Fleetwood Max, the country’s definitive Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Fleetwood Max will perform at the Ritz Theatre on Saturday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, Fleetwood Max is an authentic recreation of the music, magic, and incredible stage production […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will meet this morning for its regular scheduled meeting and work session. The board will consider a motion accepting the resignation of Republican Party Representative Bill Grant from the Stephens County Board of Elections. In the same vein, the board will consider a motion to approve a nomination for the Stephens County Board of […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved a resolution for a grant during its regular scheduled meeting Monday. According to City Manager Billy Morse the grant is through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He says the grant is for Rural Business Development, and if the city is awarded the grant, the funds will be allocated in Fiscal Year 2021. The […]

Early voting continues this week in Toccoa-Stephens County for the Presidential Preference Primary. All advance voting takes place at the Stephens County Registrar’s Office, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, until Friday, March 20, 2020. Stephens County Registrar Eureka Gober reminds voters that on Saturday, March 14 the registrar’s office will be open from 9 a.m. […]