Author: Chad Dorsett

Stephens County residents did some spring cleaning and saved some money on Saturday, May 3, at Amnesty Day. The Dump Your Junk for Free Day was well attended despite the forecast of rain, says Brittany Walker, Administrative Assistance for Stephens County Public Works. Stephens County provides solid waste collection and disposal services for the unincorporated areas of the county with […]

At 6 p.m. on Friday, May 2, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners hosted its second called interjurisdictional SPLOST VIII meeting to discuss projects and expenditures with local municipalities. However, no representatives from Avalon, Martin, or Toccoa attended. Stephens County Administrator Christian Hamilton gave a powerpoint presentation on SPLOST and the projects it has funded over the years. More meetings […]

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), in collaboration with We Are Teachers, a leading national educational media organization, is launching a new statewide video contest to engage students in the fight against distracted driving. The Every Second Counts Video Contest invites Georgia residents between the ages 13–18 as of August 1, 2025, who are currently enrolled in public, private, […]

AAA reports the Georgia gas price average saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent higher than a week ago, 13 cents lower than a month ago, and 54 cents lower than last […]

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports no matter your age, no one is immune to scams. In the most recent BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, investment/cryptocurrency scams continued to be one of the riskiest scams for ages 55+. Online purchase scams were the second riskiest for consumers 55-64, along with romance scams for consumers 65+. The third riskiest for both […]

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports that wireless technologies such as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi have forever changed the way people not only interact with one another but also how they complete day-to-day activities such as shopping, researching, banking, eating, and communicating. The more everyone is online, the more there are opportunities for hackers to get into personal accounts, steal information […]

By Doug Brunning, Stephens County Marshals Office A collaborative effort between the Stephens County Marshals, the Toccoa Police Department, and the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter resulted in the successful rescue of 30 animals from a single residence on Falls Road. Stephens County Marshals, who serve as animal control for both the county and the City of Toccoa, were called to […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Retreat on May 7th-9th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport.