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Stephens County Hospital named its inaugural Daisy Foundation recipient. On Thursday, the hospital invited the 17 nominees to attend a reception where Sandra Vandiver, one of the nominated nurses, was named the Daisy Award winner. According to Stephens County Hospital’s Chief Nursing Operator Deb Block, the Daisy Foundation is recognized worldwide and honors nurses who go above and beyond the […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians Volleyball program celebrated the upcoming season with a jersey ceremony at the high school last Tuesday. Close to 100 attended the event. Each player was presented a jersey by their family members who had the opportunity to share their love and encouragement to them for the upcoming season. Coach John LaFevers said it was a […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners will meet this morning for its regular scheduled meeting inside the Stephens County Historic Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will begin with the recognition of employee of the month. Up for consideration are motions to approve Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendments, and to authorize Chairman James Addison sign contract with Gunby Communications, Inc. […]
Read moreA Toccoa man was sent to the hospital last week after a Georgia State Patrol trooper stuck his vehicle. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a state trooper ran his patrol car into a city-owned truck driven by 47-year-old Christopher Fulbright. The wreck happened on August 4, around 4 p.m. as a GSP vehicle was heading westbound on GA 17 […]
Read moreThe Toccoa Police Department is warning citizens of a scam circulating in Toccoa-Stephens County. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, people are receiving text messages asking them to follow a fake link to verify their driver’s license information due to a temporary suspension. These messages are scams. Mize says citizens have contacted his office to report that the link […]
Read moreGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp made a campaign stop in Toccoa last week, his message: urging Georgia voters to cast ballots in his favor to save Georgia’s soul. The event, held at Currahee Station on Big A Road, garnered a large crowd of Kemp supporters. Kemp explained that Georgia’s soul is at risk as his gubernatorial opponent Democrat Stacey Abrams continues […]
Read moreThe Toccoa City Commission is set to meet this evening for its regular scheduled meeting. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. inside the City Commission/Court Room at Toccoa City Hall. Up for consideration is an Alcohol Beverage License Application for Collins Convenience Store, located at 14 Collins Road. According to City Clerk Fredda Wheeler, the Alcohol Beverage Control […]
Read moreJust a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick, all jurors summoned to appear for jury duty today, August 8, do not need to report. All cases have been settled for the week. Again, all jurors summoned to appear for jury duty today, August 8, do not need to report. All cases have been settled for the […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians football team will play two pre-season scrimmage games prior to the regular season. The first one is tonight at The Reservation as they host the Elbert County Blue Devils. It will start at 7:30. The format tonight will be similar to a real game, but no live kickoffs or punts. Indians Head Coach Wesley Tankersley says the […]
Read moreA new Tik Tok trend is believed to have been the motivation behind a recent incident in Toccoa-Stephens County involving three juveniles. According to a report by CBS News, the Kia Challenge, is a new viral social media challenge that encourages teens and young adults to steal Kia or Hyundai cars. The challenge dares people to break into the vehicle […]
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