The attorney for Stephens County and other plaintiffs in the Wilbros civil suit said Wednesday mediation between the two sides is ongoing. Don Stack with Stack and Associates said that attorneys for both the plaintiffs and Wilbros and associated defendants met in mediation last Thursday. Stack went on to say that the two sides...
As tax season gets underway, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to be on the lookout for potential scams. Already, the IRS said it has received reports in Georgia and the Southeast of a tax scam centered on the promise of an education tax credit. IRS Spokesman Mark Green said that the scam...
Toccoa Falls College is preparing for its annual World Outreach Conference. TFC’s 2013 World Outreach Conference is scheduled for February 4 through 6. The World Outreach Conference will be held in Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center on the Toccoa Falls College campus. The public is invited to attend on Monday, February 4 and...
The middle school basketball season is over at Stephens County Middle School. Last Saturday, the 7th grade Rebel boys were defeated by Elbert in the semi-finals of the conference tournament at Hartwell by the score of 31-28. Hassan Brown and Montavis Thornton led the Rebels with 8 points each. Kole Rogers added 4. The...
The new Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter is becoming a reality. The new animal shelter on Scenic Drive will open to the public on Friday. Shelter Director Bob Citrullo said this is an exciting time after years of work. “There are so many people that have been a part of this and there are just...
The Stephens County School System will pursue charter system status. Tuesday, the Stephens County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve and sign a letter of intent to send to the state Department of Education declaring that the school system would seek to pursue charter system status. According to Stephens County School Superintendent Sherrie...
