Author: Chad Dorsett

Only 15% of all law enforcement agencies are state-certified by the Georgia Association Chiefs of Police, and the Toccoa Police Department hopes to join that small group. On Thursday, October 1, Lavonia Police Chief Shane Edmisten, the assessment team leader, conducted the initial inspection on the Toccoa Police Department to ensure that the implementation of policies and procedures is conceptually […]

Every Tuesday at 11 a.m., the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library hosts storytime for ages birth through 5, says Adult Programming Director Carol Glaze. “We have storytime with Ms. Shantelle every Tuesday, and it’s just a wonderful event. We have books. We have crafts. It’s a great way for preschoolers to get to know other preschoolers, and the moms to get […]

The Toccoa Lions Club and Martin Lions Club are sponsoring the local Lions International Peace Poster Contest, and this year’s theme is “Harmony in Humanity.” Students are invited to create a poster showing their vision of how people can come together and live “Together As One.”  While supplies last, participants can come to the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library and work […]

Get the October edition of The Dirt, says Sidney Gay, Stephens County Extension Coordinator and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent. “The October edition of The Dirt is out now. The monthly article is “Kudzu: The Vine That Ate The South”. We have two extension articles, one is “Ground Cover for Shaded Landscapes in North Georgia”, and the other is “Preparing […]

By Rebekah Smith, Public Information Officer with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office  Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 2026, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), in conjunction with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO), conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck in the area of Old Liberty Hill Road. […]

By Ellen Brock, Assistant to the Director of the Stephens County History Museum and Currahee Military Museum The Stephens County History Museum and Currahee Military Museum will host its monthly Veterans’ Coffee on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in the Mitchell Allen Memorial Hall. A light breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. with the program to follow at 9:00 a.m. […]

By the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia This afternoon, October 1, 2026, Sheriff Rusty Fulbright presented two citizens with a commendation for displaying extraordinary bravery and public service during an incident that occurred on Prather Bridge Road on September 30, 2026. While performing her official duties within Stephens County, a deputy sheriff was suddenly and violently attacked by an […]

By the Stephens County School System Today, Stephens County High School had the honor of hosting former NCAA Division I athlete and internationally recognized speaker, Kevin Atlas. Standing nearly seven feet tall, Kevin’s physical presence is matched only by his message. Born without his left forearm, he navigated childhood adversity, personal grief, and relentless skepticism to become the first student-athlete […]

By the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office I was proud to have the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office serve as a host agency for specialized training provided by Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) through the CTS Training Institute. This Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Course gave law enforcement professionals the opportunity to receive hands-on instruction focused on the safe, effective, and responsible use of less-lethal […]