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The Class of 2019 will graduate Friday evening at the Stephens County High School Stadium. Commencement Exercises will be held on 8:00 pm in the Stephens County High School Stadium. Tickets are required. Gates will open at 6:30 pm. There will be no reserving of seats. The stadium will not be accessible the night before or the day of graduation […]

The Memorial Day holiday weekend is just a few days away, and both the City of Toccoa and County Commissioners have issued proclamations making this Safe Boating Week in Toccoa-Stephens County. Already visitors to Lake Hartwell are starting to arrive and looking forward to a long weekend of fun on the water. That’s why the Georgia Department of Natural Resources […]

City of Toccoa Commissioners have voted to pass the proposed Fiscal 2020 budget. At their regular meeting Monday evening, commissioners voted unanimously to pass the new budget. Toccoa’s FY2020 budget is just over $34.5 million – a 4% increase over this year’s budget. “I think it’s important to note that the majority of that increase is that we have budgeted for […]

The Stephens County Hospital Laboratory has been awarded accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Dr. Edith Curry is the facility’s Director and was congratulated for the excellent services being provided. Stephens County Hospital Laboratory is one of more than […]

Senior Superior Court Judge David Sweat will hear arguments next month on whether newly elected State Representative Chris Erwin is liable for attorneys fees and court costs stemming from the December Special Primary lawsuit. Judge Sweat has sent June 17th as the date to hear arguments in Banks County Superior Court. Attorney for Dan Gasaway, Jake Evens, is seeking over […]

That smile you see on the faces of those who drive the roads of an Oconee County detour reflects the quality of an impromptu repair job made further necessary by the weight the detour traffic placed on two roads already in poor shape. But that’s now in the past, as a road paver has applied new asphalt covering to Dixon […]

In Franklin County, a Toccoa man is now charged with murder in the death of a toddler last year. “On May 16, 2019, The Franklin County Sheriff served a felony arrest warrant on the person of Willie Deshone Spencer for the offense of murder,” Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas said. “The charges stem from an investigation that began on August […]

City of Toccoa residents will have one more opportunity this evening to comment or ask questions regarding the City’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget. Toccoa’s proposed FY2020 budget is just over $34.5 million – a 4% increase over this year’s budget. The first reading of the budget was held at last week’s City Commission meeting where Toccoa City Finance Director Becky […]

The Georgia unemployment rate drops again in April. That’s according to State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler, who says that preliminary numbers show year-over-year gains in jobs, employment, and workforce. Butler notes that at the same time, claims for unemployment insurance were down when compared to last April. He says that Georgia continues to thrive compared to the rest of the […]

A new scam, that targets young adults and teenagers is becoming a growing trend. Law enforcement says scammers are approaching young adults with the promise of making free or easy money. According to a report released earlier this week, the victims, usually between 17 and 25, are told the scheme is legitimate and legal. Victims are approached by a friend or […]