Author: Ethan Jordan

The latest report from the Georgia Department of Public Health  has Stephens County with 1,142 positive cases of the virus since the beginning of the global pandemic, and 38 deaths related to the virus. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon. DPH is reporting Habersham County with 71 deaths, and now 1,741 total positive cases of the virus. In other […]

The Toccoa Salvation Army has announced that this year’s Angel Tree Program will be done differently. According to Social Worker Brenda Gragg with the Toccoa Salvation Army, this year, parents or guardians will use an online form to sign up their child or children to participate in the annual program. She says beginning on Monday, October 12, you can visit […]

Toccoa Vice Mayor Evan Hellenga is encouraging residents to wear masks and practice social distancing. During the recent Toccoa City Commission meeting, Hellenga reminded everyone the importance of wearing masks. According to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people are encouraged to wear masks in public settings and when around people who don’t live in their household, […]

The latest report from the Georgia Department of Public Health  has Stephens County with 1,129 positive cases of the virus since the beginning of the global pandemic, and 38 deaths related to the virus. The latest report was released Monday afternoon. DPH is reporting Habersham County with 71 deaths, and now 1,733 total positive cases of the virus. In other […]

Stephens County low-income seniors age 65 and older can begin applying for help paying their heating bills on November 2. The Georgia Department of Human Services, through 9th District Opportunity in Gainesville, is helping to pay heating costs for low-income homes with either gas, propane, or electric heating. According to Ninth District Opportunity Program Director Brenda Dalin, one-time payments will be […]

Main Street Toccoa, in coordination with the businesses of Downtown Toccoa, is hosting the inaugural Downtown Toccoa Sip-n-Stroll on October 9 from 4pm to 7pm. Strollers can enjoy their favorite drink samples, deals, special promotions, and music and then attend a special concert at the Ritz Theatre with well-known bluegrass performer, Edgar Loudermilk at 7:00 p.m. Participating businesses will provide […]

The latest report from the Georgia Department of Public Health has Stephens County with 1,123 positive cases of the virus since the beginning of the global pandemic, and 38 deaths related to the virus. The latest report was released Friday afternoon. The latest report for the Stephens County School System for the week ending October 2nd: 4 staff members with […]

The Northeast Georgia Food Bank is launching its Fall fundraising campaign hoping to raise $100,000. According to Food Bank Executive Director Chuck Toney, this year’s them is “Help Us Help Them. The Need Remains.” Toney said the goal is to raise enough money to provide funding for food through the beginning of 2021.  He noted there’s been a 40% increase in […]

Don’t be alarmed if you see multiple Homeland Security Vehicles on the campuses of Stephens County Schools today. According to Stephens County School System’s Director of Human Resources John Stith, the school system is working to update its County Crisis Plan. He says, Homeland Security will be at the schools across the district, today, using drone technology to film the […]