Author: Chad Dorsett

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reports that it arrested a Walhalla man in a homicide investigation after a body was discovered inside of a residence early Sunday morning. 23-year-old Caleb Aguirre was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on a Temporary Custody Order. Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged Aguirre with one count of Murder. The E-911 […]

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) reports that State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today that the Georgia Department of Education has selected 25 schools as 2024-2025 Military Flagship School Award winners. The Military Flagship School Award recognizes schools that go above and beyond to provide a supportive environment for military students and families. These schools specifically reach out to […]

AAA reports the average gas price in Georgia decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 8 cents higher than a month ago, and 45 cents lower than last year. […]

April 15 is most Americans’ tax deadline, but we have an extra two weeks in Georgia and several other southern states. Because of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast, the IRS extended the tax filing deadline to May 1, and that includes all of Georgia. After the damage was assessed by FEMA, the Agency declared all 158 […]

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia reports that at approximately 8:06 a.m. Saturday morning, April 12, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified of a runaway juvenile in Eastanollee. Deputies and investigators worked diligently throughout the morning, and they were able to locate the missing juvenile around 11 a.m. The individual was found safe and returned home. Stephens County […]

By Rebekah Smith, Public Information Officer with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia is aware that an individual claiming to be Lt. Alex Smith of the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is calling Stephens County residents stating that they owe money for missing a federal grand jury subpoena and have a warrant for their arrest. […]

By April James, School and Community Engagement Coordinator for Stephens County Schools Kasey Ivey has been named the new Assistant Principal of Liberty Elementary School, beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Mrs. Ivey has served the Stephens County School System for 14 years. She currently teaches science and special education at Stephens County High School, where she also serves as […]

Could you imagine doing anything for 37 consecutive hours? What if it was playing soccer? Members of the 1975 Toccoa Falls College (TFC) Men’s Soccer Team will celebrate the 50th anniversary of setting a Guinness World Record for playing the longest soccer game on April 26, says Stan Hotalen. During the entire game, then TFC Coach Julio Vena, stood on […]

The Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to spend the third Thursday of each month in Downtown Toccoa, says Chamber President Julie Paysen. The next Thursday on Main is April 17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Toccoa.