Author: Chad Dorsett

Volunteers are a vital part of the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, and they are always needed, says Executive Director Rylee Mercer.          If you are interested in volunteering at the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, visit https://tschs.org/ and click on the volunteer tab to learn more.

The heat of summer is starting to settle into the area, and if you’re hot, so is your pet. American Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Suzanne Lawler gives some ways to keep pets safe when the temperatures rise. For more information, visit redcross.org  Ten Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe When Temperatures Rise By the American Red Cross The warm […]

By the City of Toccoa Toccoa City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Friday, July 3, will be picked up on Monday, July 6. Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, but yard waste and other items will not be picked […]

By Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library

Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to North Carolina this week. The American Red Cross of North Carolina urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe:   1.     Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. 2.     Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned places. If […]

By Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5. The waiver covers day use fees at Hartwell and J. Strom Thurmond Lake recreation areas (operated by the Savannah District). The waived fees […]

By Stephens County Recreation Department Enjoy our Fireworks Extravaganza on Thursday, July 2nd! The park, playgrounds, and Splash Pad will remain open all weekend. Have a safe weekend!

By US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC  A prolonged stretch of heat and humidity is expected through the Independence Day Holiday Weekend. Heat index values of 100–105°F are possible each afternoon outside the mountains, with the hottest days expected Thursday-Saturday. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat. Heat concerns are increasing across the western Carolinas […]