Author: Chad Dorsett

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce announces its 28th Annual Chamber Golf Classic has been rescheduled from May 13, to June 2, due to rain, says Chamber President Julie Paysen. To learn more, visit www.visittoccoa.com or call 706-886-2132.

The Toccoa City Commission held a public hearing on a lot size variance request from Habitat for Humanity of Stephens County at their meeting on Monday, May 12. City Manager Fredda Wheeler read the variance request. Only one person spoke during the public hearing. After the public hearing, in which Dave Shriver of Habitat for Humanity spoke, Wheeler presented the […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will host its third called interjurisdictional SPLOST VIII meeting to discuss SPLOST VIII projects and expenditures with local municipalities on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, located at 37 West Tugalo Street in Toccoa.

Stephens County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The following convenience sites will also be closed: White Pines, Wolfpit Road, and Tower Road.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, Western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Scattered to numerous slow-moving thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce heavy downpours that result in elevated stream levels and some minor flooding of some poor drainage areas.

By Alina Hauptman, Associate Director of Public Relations for Best Friends Animal Society On Monday, May 12, 2025, Georgia House Bill 331 was signed into law by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. This groundbreaking bill makes it illegal to sell dogs, cats, or rabbits at any public or commercial spaces, including roadsides, parking lots, sidewalks, parks, recreational areas, and more.   House […]

A public hearing and first reading of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget was held by the Toccoa City Commission on Monday, May 12. City Manager Fredda Wheeler gave a presentation stating the budget is $66,497,929.  Wheeler said that the proposed budget has increases for police and fire. Wheeler tells more about the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No […]

By Brittany W. Ivey, President/CEO of the Stephens County Development Authority ASI Southeast is proud to announce and celebrate the graduation and promotion of Javen Richie, a remarkable young man whose journey from high school student to Project Engineer has inspired an entire organization. Javen began his career at ASI Southeast as the company’s first-ever Work-Based Learning (WBL) student hire. […]

By Emma Durfee, Senior Marketing Specialist for Haering Precision Haering Precision USA LP, in partnership with Hart County College and Career Academy, is proud to announce the placement of precision machining equipment from Hart County High School directly within Haering’s Lavonia facility. This strategic collaboration enhances local workforce development by giving high school students access to real-world training in a […]