Author: Chad Dorsett

Qualifying for local races in Stephens County is over, and here’s who voters will be deciding on in the May 19th election, explains Stephens County Elections Supervisor Isaac Overstreet. Early voting begins April 27 and runs through May 15. Voter registration is now open for the May Primary and closes on April 20 for in-person, online, and mail registrations. Absentee […]

By Toccoa Police Department  Recently, the Georgia Board of Corrections formally recognized Toccoa Police Chief Bruce Carlisle for his lifetime of dedication to law enforcement and public service. Chief Carlisle’s career spans 48 years in law enforcement, serving communities across multiple agencies and ultimately leading the Toccoa Police Department. His commitment to protecting others, mentoring officers, and strengthening the communities […]

A new Toccoa Farmer’s Market is opening at the Historic Bus Stop. Blake Spivey, owner of The Table at Selah Rose, is organizing the Farmer’s Market and said he wants to provide more home-grown food to the community. If you are interested in participating in the Toccoa Farmer’s Market, email [email protected] or call 678-499-6365.

The City of Toccoa Public Works Department stresses to residents that certain things are not acceptable for routine garbage collection. Janet Dye, Office Manager for the Toccoa Public Works Department, gives the items that are deemed unacceptable for collection in the city’s ordinance. Dye gives some tips on how to dispose of these items deemed unacceptable for collection. To determine […]

By the Georgia Student Finance Commission The Georgia Student Finance Commission has once again partnered with the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and private institutions to provide application fee waivers to Georgia high school seniors in March to more than 60 Georgia colleges and universities. “We want every Georgia student to know there is a […]

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at approximately 9:51 p.m., deputies responded to a reported shooting at 302 Pittman Drive in Toccoa. Upon arrival, deputies located and rendered aid to a 50-year-old male victim from the address. The victim was treated on scene and transported for further medical care. The suspect, Abigail Serrano, age […]

By Carnes Creek Fire Department Saturday, March 7, around 3 p.m., Stephens County 911 received reports of a large brush fire in the 200 block of West Silver Shoals Road.  Carnes Creek Fire, New Hope Fire, Tates Creek Fire, and Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area. Once units arrived they found a large out of control fire, […]

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in the search for a missing teenager. 16-year-old Cooper Bryant Crawford was reported missing to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office after leaving his home on West-Oak Highway near Townville.  Since that time, the […]

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, Western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina for Saturday, March 7, 2026. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop across the area today, mainly from late afternoon through the evening. The main threats from storms will be from cloud-to-ground lightning and locally […]

By the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire in Georgia As Georgians prepare to set their clocks back, Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is reminding families to take a moment to ensure their smoke alarms are ready to protect them in an emergency. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, providing a […]