Amnesty Day is tomorrow in Stephens County

Amnesty Day in Stephens County is tomorrow.

Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful in conjunction with Stephens County and the City of Toccoa, are hosting the event on Saturday, April 10, at the Stephens County Road Department, located at 1597 Scenic Drive, in Toccoa.

The Amnesty Day event is open to every resident of Stephens County, and provides a way to dispose of any junk that may be cluttering the streets, yards, and homes in the county.

The Amnesty Day event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

According to County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, the Amnesty Day event will take place rain or shine; however, if there is lightning, the Amnesty Day event will close early.

Like other amnesty day events, Stephens County Amnesty Day is only for residents of Stephens County, officials will be on site, checking vehicle tags at the entrance.

If you have an out-of-town tag, to prove your residency please bring a piece of mail, such as a utility bill, and your driver’s license or ID with your Stephens County Address.

Please remember, no tires, liquids or commercial construction materials will be accepted. All small loose trash must be in garbage bags, and if you have paint cans they must be completely dried out.

For questions regarding the Amnesty Day Event, please call 706-491-7597.