Author: Chad Dorsett

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners is excited to bring back the Polar Express, says Stephens County Administrator Christian Hamilton. Once again, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners invites the community to bring the family and see the Polar Express on December 9, at the Stephens County Recreation Department from 5-6 p.m., at Chick-fil-A of Toccoa from 6-7 p.m., and […]

By the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) The cities of Alma, Barnesville, Blairsville, Elberton, Folkston, Grantville, and Summerville will be designated as Georgia’s newest Rural Zones on January 1, 2026. This new designation establishes a host of incentives to benefit commerce in each city through December 31, 2030. The Rural Zone program is a collaboration between Georgia’s Department of […]

By the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), in partnership with the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust (GOCAT), today announced the launch of a statewide initiative to provide opioid overdose reversal kits to every public school in the state of Georgia. “The opioid settlement […]

By the Georgia Governor’s Office The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of November totaled almost $2.4 billion, for an increase of $22.4 million, or 0.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.38 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.28 billion, for an increase of $262.7 million, […]

The community is invited to come celebrate and thank Brenda Carlan for 25 years at the Stephens County History Museum and Currahee Military Museum on Sunday, December 7. Carlan recently retired after overseeing the museum’s expansion of collections, exhibits, and international reputation. The public reception honoring Brenda Carlan is Sunday, December 7, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Allen Room […]

Self-Discovery 24 held its third annual Grateful Giving Dinner Party on Wednesday, December 3. The event was well attended, says Executive Director Johnna Anderson. Self-Discovery 24 empowers individuals seeking recovery and helps them identify their strengths through self-discovery so they may sustain long-term recovery and wellness from substance use disorder and mental health challenges. Anderson says the cold weather is […]

Less than an inch of rain fell in the City of Toccoa in November, says National Weather Service Meteorologist Rodney Hinson. Toccoa is still not in drought status, adds Hinson. Hinson gives the high and low temperatures for November. Numbers may be different where you live. These numbers were recorded at the WNEG radio station on North Alexander Street in […]

Now that cold weather has settled in for the season, the Carnes Creek Fire Department offers some cold weather safety tips, explains Lee Woody, Public Information Officer and Firefighter with the Carnes Creek Fire Department.  Stay prepared for cold days so you can stay safe and warm.

Christmas in Cornelia is this Saturday, December 6. Free photos with Santa and the Grinch will be available. For $1 you can go on a hayride through the Cornelia City Park Light Display featuring new additions this year. There are also several new Christmas light displays throughout downtown. There will also be several holiday market and food vendors. Downtown businesses […]