GDOL shares job growth data for October

State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced earlier this week that Georgia broke the 4.5-million jobs barrier in October, bouncing back from a job loss due to Hurricane Irma in September. The state posted 4,510,100 jobs for the month. The preliminary number is higher than Georgia’s previous record of 4,497,700 set in August. In September, Georgia had a temporary setback with […]

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SCSO catches “Butterfly”

According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, the Sheriff’s Office located fugitive Lisa “Butterfly” Smith, 35, of Toccoa, on Nov. 14. Smith was located at 1st Class Storage on Scott Road in Eastanollee. The search started for Smith back in July of this year during the take down of a large illegal drug operation by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement […]

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Business owners find issues with CAB ordinance

Toccoa City Commissioners recently approved a first reading of the complimentary alcoholic beverages ordinance. However, some local business owners and residents came before the commission Monday night during the meeting each expressing concern. The main concern being the cost of the license required to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages; but also, the implications this new ordinance would have on local small […]

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TFC to hold Christmas Concert, Nov. 30

The Toccoa Falls College Music Department will present its Christmas Candlelight Concert on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 p.m. in the Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Admission is Free. The public is cordially invited to attend. The concert will feature performances by the Toccoa Falls College Concert Band, Ladies Choir, Handbell Choir, Singing Men, and College Choir. A raffle for a free iPad […]

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Man Hit and Killed By Freight Train in Stephens County

Stephens County investigators are looking into the death of a man killed by a freight train Tuesday. It happened about 11:45a Tuesday morning on Highway 145 near the 17 Bypass, according to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley. “When we arrived we observed a white, middle-age male lying on the tracks,” Shirley said. “CPR was already being performed by EMT’s. He […]

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Sheriff Assault Trial Begins

The trial of a man accused of assaulting Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley continues today in Stephens County Superior Court. 37-year old John Matthew Williams is charged with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer, Aggravated Battery, and Felony Obstruction of an Officer after allegedly punching the Sheriff in the head. During opening arguments Tuesday, Mountain Judicial Assistant District Attorney Rick […]

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TCC considers complimentary alcoholic beverages ordinance

During last night’s Toccoa City Commission meeting, the commissioners passed a first reading on the consideration of a complimentary alcoholic beverages ordinance. The ordinance, as it currently is written, would require businesses who offer complimentary alcoholic beverages to pay a $500 license fee. Not only does the business have to be licensed they also are prohibited from providing complimentary alcoholic […]

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4th annual Holiday Market this weekend

The Currahee Club in Stephens County is once again hosting a holiday market this weekend. On Saturday, the Currahee Club will host its 4th annual holiday market on the lawn at the club’s Amenities Campus. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Currahee Club Community Manager Anne Shurley said that the club is partnering with the […]

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