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Stephens County Anglers will compete in their final fishing tournament of the season against Hart County on Saturday, April 19, says Coach Chris Holland. All tournament rules will be the same as the earlier tournament against Hart County. The team will use Big Oaks Recreation Ramp and there is a $7 day-use fee for this ramp. Start time will be […]
Read moreThe stomach bug can hit at any time, without any notice. Sydney Caudell, Nurse Practitioner at Stephens County Hospital, was a recent guest on Wellness Wednesday and spoke about the stomach bug. Caudell gives the most common symptoms of the stomach bug. The stomach bug can be spread, adds Caudell. Caudell gives the best defense against the stomach bug. Over […]
Read moreStephens County Development Authority (SCDA) Administrative Assistant Ellen Spencer spent Tuesday, April 15, at the Georgia Academy for Economic Development taking “The Essentials” training course. The Georgia Academy for Economic Development was started in 1993 by a consortium of public and private organizations involved in economic development. The program is designed to enhance community leaders’ skills and knowledge so that […]
Read moreStephens County Anglers congratulates Drake Fleming on signing with UPike to continue his fishing career in college. Stephens County High School (SCHS) Anglers Coach Chris Holland is very proud of Drake. Drake signed his scholarship with UPike on Tuesday, April 15, at Stephens County High School.
Read moreGeorgia School Superintendent Richard Woods will be making a stop in Stephens County in May. He will be at Stephens County High School at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, to recognize Stephens County High School and Stephens County Middle School for being named Math Leader Schools for exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics on the Georgia Milestones assessment. […]
Read moreBy Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Pill Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26th. The Pill Take Back Day will be held from 10am until 2pm as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Drop off locations that day will be the […]
Read moreMark your calendars. The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at locations nationwide. This event, which happens twice a year, is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country. Learn more about ways to properly dispose of […]
Read moreHabersham County Parks, Recreation & Aquatic Center is warning of a scam. It has been brought to our attention that this post has been made trying to get the public to sign up for a craft fair on May 3-4 and May 17-18, please be aware WE DO NOT HAVE ANY EVENT OF THIS TYPE BOOKED AT THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR […]
Read moreBy Donny Williams, SCHS Tennis Coach The Stephens County High School (SCHS) tennis teams wrapped up Region-8 AA tournament action on Wednesday. The Lady Indians lost a 3-hour marathon match 2-3 vs. Prince Avenue Christian to finish as region runner-up. It’s Coach Debby Williams’ third time in the region finals. The Lady Indians carry their 14-4 record into next week’s […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia reports that on Tuesday, April 15, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit conducted a search warrant at a residence on Mae Drive in Toccoa. Two individuals were arrested as a result. Last week, investigators received anonymous tips that Calvin McCoy, 30 of Toccoa, was hiding out in Stephens County after fleeing […]
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