The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
A pedestrian was struck by a car yesterday. According to reports, the victim was stuck by a vehicle, while in the parking lot of South Side Package, located on the corner of Hill and East Currahee Streets. It happened around 5:30 p.m. The victim was critically injured in the accident and was airlifted to a larger hospital for treatment. No […]
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The Stephens County Indians will be on the road tonight as they travel down to Bogart to take on the North Oconee County Titans in high school football. Kickoff will be at 7:30. The Indians enter the game with an overall record of 4 & 3 and a region mark of 0 & 1 after last week’s 20 to 14 […]
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The American Legion Post 104, in Toccoa, is gearing up for its annual Moogy Que. This year’s annual barbeque event is slated for Saturday, October 20, at the American Legion Post, located at 610 East Doyle Street. William Tucker, with Post 104, invites the community to come out and support the American Legion’s annual event. He says that each plate […]
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The first week of early voting wraps up today in Stephens County. But, you still have time to cast an early ballot before the November 2 deadline. Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran says that there has been a good voter turnout this week. He encourages the community to take advantage of the early voting period, and skip the lines on […]
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Just a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk Beth Rider, the entrance to the Historic Courthouse on Tugalo Street is closed due to construction. Rider advises the community to use the Doyle Street entrance until further notice. Anyone needing to enter the Historic County Courthouse through a handicap accessible entrance to only use the Tugalo Street entrance. For questions regarding […]
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Students, staff, and faculty at Stephens County Middle School will be saying farewell to Principal Michael Shawler at the end of this academic year. During the recent Stephens County Board of Education meeting, the board accepted his resignation effective June 30, 2019. Shawler began his tenure at Stephens County Middle School during the 2017-2018 academic year; however, his career in […]
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The annual winners of a community award in Lavonia have been announced. Earlier this month, Logan and Andie Mathis were named as the recipients of the 15th annual Margaret Ayers Award for Civic Health in Lavonia. The award is presented by the Lavonia Clinic and the Northeast Georgia Regional Medical Associates. It honors a community member for volunteerism, exceptional character, […]
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The Stephens County Board of Education met last night to adopt 3 policy updates. Which includes revisions to Policy JBCB – nonresident students, Policy JBCC – Student Assignments and the adoption of Policy JBCBA – Tuition. Policy JBCB allows non-resident students to attend Stephens County Schools contingent on approval from the Office of the Superintendent. Policy JBCBA sets perimeters for […]
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The Christmas season is fast approaching and all across Stephens County, children are gearing up to send letters to Santa in hopes of cashing in their good behavior for toys. Yet, for some children, Santa Claus won’t stop at their house. Not because they were particularly bad, but because there is no money to fulfill their Christmas list. To remedy […]
Read moreEarly voting started yesterday in Stephens County. According to Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran the turnout was strong. A total of 322 registered voters came out to cast ballots on the first day; and Cochran says he expects more to come in. Early voting will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday until November 2. Cochran reminds […]
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