Author: Ethan Jordan

Governor Brian P. Kemp issued an executive order on Thursday, March 26, 2020, closing public elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020. Students may return to school on Monday, April 27, 2020. He says quote, “I am deeply grateful to State School Superintendent Richard Woods, the Georgia Department of Education, superintendents, and parents for keeping us […]

Main Street Toccoa has announced the cancelation of Toast of Toccoa 2020. The event was originally scheduled for May 2; however, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the recommendations made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the CDC concerning social distancing, the staff of Main Street Toccoa decided to cancel the annual event. For additional information regarding Main Street […]

The fatal fire that occurred on Cherokee Blvd, on Tuesday, has been ruled accidental. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, when emergency personnel made their way inside the home, they discovered the body of Kaweemah Reeves, 56, in the living room. King says it appears the fire started in the kitchen. He says the cause of […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday evening that there were two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County; however, as of Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the second case was added in error. There is only one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Stephens County at this time. In Georgia, there have been 1,387 total cases of […]

The Stephens County School System continues its Grab-N-Go lunches for children 18 and under this week in Stephens County. The meals are provided to children at no cost, daily, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., until April 3. Each day, students will receive a sack lunch that includes breakfast for the following morning. According to officials with […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday evening that there are now two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County. In Georgia, there have been 1,097 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 38 deaths due to complications from the virus. As of last night there was a total of 361 hospitalized due to the virus. The Georgia Department of […]

The Hope Center of Toccoa has announced revised hours and available services at the center. Beginning today, March 25, The Hope Center will serve boxed breakfast and lunch meals at the door located at 158 N. Broad Street, at the corner of Whitman Street. There will be no shower or laundry services available until further notice. According to Hope Center […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter has announced that the shelter will be closing to the public until further notice. According to Executive Director Jeff Roberts if you want to adopt an animal or register for their low-cost spay/neuter program you can call the shelter at 706-282-3275. In accordance to National Animal Care and Control recommendations the shelter’s intakes is closed […]

Funeral Services for long-time radio host Stephens County resident Stephen M. Gower will be held at a later date. Gower passed away Saturday, March 21, at his home. Acree-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Gower. He was a graduate of Toccoa High School, where he participated in the first Class of Governor’s Honors Program. He graduated […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed today that there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Stephens County. In Georgia, there have been 1,026 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 32 deaths due to complications from the virus. The Georgia Department of Public Health updates its list of counties with confirmed cases twice a day. At this time, the […]