Author: Chad Dorsett

Piedmont University will conduct a comprehensive mass casualty drill today (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) as part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of the community.  This exercise aims to simulate a large-scale emergency scenario, says Rob Moore, Public Information Officer for the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office.  By simulating real-life emergency situations, Piedmont University seeks to enhance […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Post-Legislative Coffee on April 16 at 9 a.m. at the Currahee Club. This is your chance to hear directly from our state legislators about the 2026 legislative session and ask questions, says Julie Paysen, President of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce.  The Currahee Club and Phillips Group are the […]

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the public is invited to the Currahee Military Museum at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for a U.S. Military History Preservation and World War II Victory Scarves donation in the Mitchell Allen Meeting Hall of the Currahee Military Museum at 160 North Alexander Street in Toccoa presented by the Chestatee River DAR […]

HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens will host Recovery on the Green on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greenspace on Tugalo Street, says Kathy Whitmire, Executive Director of HOPE for a Drug Free Stephens. Whether you are in recovery, supporting a loved one, or just want to learn more about local resources, attend this […]

By the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia Are you interested in starting a career in law enforcement? The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Jail Officers!  Jailers are tasked with maintaining the security of the Stephens County Jail and enforcing order and discipline within the inmate population. Responsibilities include conducting security checks, cell searches, prisoner escorts, headcount, and other […]

By SGT J.R. Dean #706 of the Georgia State Patrol’s Post 52 in Hartwell On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 7:31 p.m., Georgia State Patrol Troopers from Post 52 in Hartwell responded to a UTV crash on private property at the address off Georgia Highway 51 in Franklin County.  The preliminary crash investigation revealed a Can-Am BRP UTV was […]

By Mark Ralston, Public Relations Manager for St. Mary’s Health Care System Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer (BBBC), their benefactors and their partners at St. Mary’s Health Care System came together recently to celebrate the non-profit organization’s donation of $300,000 to St. Mary’s Breast Health Services. The funds represent the proceeds from BBBC’s many fundraising activities in 2025, including the BBBC […]

By the US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC  Friendly reminder as we start to get into more days with hot weather. During hot weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience […]

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