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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that more than 70% of sodium that people in the US consume comes from processed and prepared foods, not the saltshaker. Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium can be bad for your health. Diets higher in sodium are associated with an increased risk of […]
Read moreAAA reports that the national cannabis holiday ‘4/20’ can mean high stakes on our nation’s roadways. Recent AAA research revealed an alarming statistic: about 85% of cannabis users admit to driving the same day after consumption. “No matter the legality or medical prescription of cannabis, taking the wheel while impaired by its effects is not only unlawful but extremely dangerous,” […]
Read moreImprovements have been made to the breezeway in downtown Toccoa ahead of Easter on the Green on Saturday, April 19, says Main Street Toccoa Manager Phoenix Carroll. Easter on the Green is free to attend on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon on the Downtown Toccoa Greenspace.
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Education (BOE) approved the purchase of a 3-D printer for the Stephens County High School CTAE Program at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, says School and Community Engagement Coordinator April James. The Stephens County School System offers CTAE programs for all high school students with the philosophy to provide students with a […]
Read moreBy Ted Taylor In Stephens County High School Varsity Baseball, Prince Avenue scored four runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back as the Wolverines blanked the Stephens County Indians 10-0 Monday night at the Reservation. The game was the first of a three-game series and clinched the region 8-AA title for the Wolverines. Stephens County […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Division reports that Game Warden First Class Adam Kimbrough, who is assigned to Banks County and regularly patrols Lake Lanier, was recently named the winner of the 2024 GA DNR Law Enforcement Torch Award. The Torch Award is presented annually within the Law Enforcement Division (LED) to encourage the professional development […]
Read moreThe Toccoa City Commission passed a proclamation honoring the Toccoa Rotary Club’s 80th year at their meeting on Monday, April 14. Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter read the proclamation. The Toccoa City Commission unanimously passed the proclamation and then presented it to Leon Womack, President of the Rotary Club of Toccoa and Area 5 Governor. Pictured are the proclamation and Womack […]
Read moreThe Toccoa Police Department hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at Henderson Falls Park. Toccoa Police Chief Bruce Carlisle gave a report on the egg hunt to the Toccoa City Commission at their meeting Monday night, April 14. Chief Carlisle said his department intends to host more community events so the community can meet officers and build […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners hosted an inter-jurisdictional discussion on SPLOST VIII projects and expenditures with local municipalities on Monday, April 14, in the Stephens County Historic Courthouse. The special purpose local-option sales and use tax (SPLOST) is a county tax; however, before holding a referendum to enact such a tax, counties must meet with all cities located within […]
Read moreStephens County High School reports that Landon Powell has been accepted into the 2025 Governor’s Honors Program for Science – Biology/Environmental Science. This is an amazing achievement for Landon. He will have the opportunity to participate in a rigorous educational experience through an intensive summer residency program that will be held on a college/university campus. This program will provide a […]
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