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The Stephens County History Museum recognized the historic Oak Hill Elementary School on Thursday with a special dedication. Stephens County History Museum Executive Director Brenda Carlin unveiled a plaque during the event at the Historic Train Depot. She says the school was the first and last combined all African-American elementary school in Stephens County before integration. The school was in […]
Read moreQualifying begins today for three Toccoa City Commission seats. According to Toccoa City Clerk Fredda Wheeler the qualifying period will run until Wednesday, August 21. The three seats that are open will include Seat 1, which is currently held by Toccoa Mayor Gail Fry; Seat 2, which is currently held by Commissioner Terry Carter; and Seat 4, which is currently […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians Softball team picked up a win in their first region contest of the season as they defeated North Oconee Thursday night at home, 5 to 3. The game was tied at 2 with Stephens County batting in the bottom of the 5th inning when Aly Singletary hit a single to drive in the go-ahead run. The […]
Read moreIt’s time for the third season of the Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Night. The competition will begin on Monday, September 16 at 7pm and continue on the third Monday of each month through December, culminating in a Winners’ Showcase in January. Ritz Theatre manager Tami Mayhew tells WNEG News this year’s competition will differ from previous years with each month […]
Read moreAfter a slow start, the Stephens County Indians defeated the White County Warriors last night, 48 to 25, in a pre-season scrimmage game at The Reservation. White County scored the first and last touchdowns in the first half, both on touchdown passes. But in between, Stephens County scored on a touchdown pass from Kenny Colwell to Gamarion Carter and 3 […]
Read moreAfter investigating a suspicious pipe, resembling a pipe bomb, at a residence on Highway 123, Stephens County Sheriff says it was a false alarm. Law enforcement temporarily shut down a portion of Highway-123, between North Red Rock and Lake Louise roads, and redirected motorists while the pipe was examined. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, his deputies were dispatched […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians will host the White County Warriors tonight in a pre-season football scrimmage game. Admission will be $6 with kickoff tonight at 7:30. This will be the final game-type scrimmage before the Indians open the season Friday, August 23rd, at home against Franklin County. The format tonight will be similar to a real game, but no live […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Education will meet this afternoon for its work session. On the agenda, the board will review the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax activity report for the month of June. The board will also close out Fiscal Year 2019 with the June budget report. As of this report, the preliminary budget report shows a collection […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners has agreed to purchase a truck for Stephens County Emergency Management in the amount of $29,780. Ed Murdock Superstores submitted a bid to the board for the vehicle. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers the purchase will be paid for using funds from the capital projects account. If the next Special Purpose Local […]
Read moreA woman and man were arrested after a Toccoa Police Officer stopped their motorcycle. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, one of his officers was patrolling Broad Street when he observed a motorcycle he believed to be driven by a subject with active warrants. After following the motorcycle for several miles, the officer activated his blue lights and sirens, […]
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