WoodmenLife partner with NGTC’s Currahee Campus to honor Veterans

By North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) WoodmenLife Chapter 47 in Toccoa recently partnered with NGTC’s Currahee campus to honor veterans, students, the State of Georgia, and the community by updating the campus flags. The newly replaced flags will serve as a visible reminder of the commitment to civic pride, patriotism, and community partnership as our Currahee campus continues to welcome […]

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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrests Seneca Man on First Degree Burglary Charge

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina A Seneca man remains in jail today after his arrest yesterday on multiple charges, including a charge of First Degree Burglary. 25-year-old Robert Lawrence Dagostaro, of Ames Street, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 6:07pm Tuesday.  In addition to the […]

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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Unsolved Case Unit closes 2002 Homicide Investigation

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina The Unsolved Case Unit of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, after consultations with the 10th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, has closed a 2002 homicide investigation.  On the morning of June 28, 2002, Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to a mobile home at 271 N. […]

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Thirteen Members of Prison-based Methamphetamine Distribution Ring sentenced

By the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia Thirteen members of a prison-based methamphetamine distribution ring have been convicted and sentenced. Before they were identified by federal agents, state inmates Edward Kelvin Pope, David Wilson, and Kevin Josue Campos Rivera coordinated with Jose Santos Isaola Cisneros, a federal inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta, to distribute methamphetamine […]

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Stephens County Commissioners pass Two Proclamations

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners passed two proclamations at their meeting on Tuesday, March 10.  The first proclamation recognized the 100th anniversary of American Legion Post #104. Stephens County Commission Chair Chris Rickman read the proclamation. Pictured: (front row) Members of American Legion Post #104 (back row) Stephens County Board of Commissioners The second proclamation recognizing Government Finance Professionals […]

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Thursday is Stephens County Day at the State Capitol 

Thursday, March 12, is Stephens County Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Local dignitaries will travel to Atlanta and meet with leaders, says Julie Paysen, President of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce. County Days at the Capitol immerses Georgia’s county officials in the policymaking process by placing them in contact with their state counterparts, elected and appointed, so that […]

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Arrowhead Health and Wellness offering Free Sports Physicals to Stephens County School Students

Arrowhead Health and Wellness Clinic is offering free sports physicals to Stephens County School students on Wednesday, March 11, from 4-8 p.m., and on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Arrowhead Health and Wellness Clinic is committed to ensuring the community can receive timely, convenient healthcare close to home. Call 706-282-5881 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins […]

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SCHS Tennis sweeps Franklin County

By Stephens County High School (SCHS) Tennis Coaches Donny and Debby Williams In Stephens County High School (SCHS) varsity tennis, on Tuesday, March 10, the Indian teams swept region rival Franklin County at the Stephens County Tennis Complex. The Indians won by a match score of 3-2 by winning all three singles contests. With this win, the Tribe improves to […]

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SCHS Varsity Baseball loses to Walhalla

By Phil Hobbs In Stephens County High School (SCHS) varsity baseball, the Indians jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but the Walhalla Razorbacks scored the next 7 runs and held on for a 7-5 victory Tuesday night in Walhalla. Collin Phillips hit a 2-run homer and pitched 5 1/3 innings to get the win. The Razorbacks had 11 hits […]

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