Author: Ethan Jordan

Lavonia Chick-Fil-A is closed temporarily after at least one employee tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement released by the Corporate office in Atlanta late Wednesday, the Company confirmed the store had closed to clean and disinfect. “Our highest priority is the health and well-being of our Team Members and Guests. After learning that Team Members at Chick-fil-A Lavonia were […]

As a reminder the Historic Ritz Theatre will be screening Sonic the Hedgehog movie today as part of its Summer Movies at the Ritz. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, there will be three screenings of the film today, the first at 10 a.m., then at 3 p.m., and again at 7 p.m. She says the theatre will […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners have announced a notice of property tax increase. During its meeting on Tuesday, the board entertained a motion to set the tentative 2020 Millage rate at 14.91 mills, the same as last year. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers the property tax increase is due to an increase in the real estate digest. […]

The Georgia State Patrol has charged a Habersham County teenager in the wreck that claimed the life of Toccoa businessman earlier this year. Charles Hadden Carswell, 17, of Toccoa, turned himself in at the Habersham County Detention Center Friday on charges of second-degree homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain lane. According to GSP Post 7 Sgt. C.J. Coffee, Carswell […]

The Toccoa City Commission met on Monday for its regular scheduled meeting, during which the commission approved a consideration for a Tri-Party Agreement for CARES Act Funding for the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport. According to City Manager Billy Morse, the agreement concerning the CARES Act Funding for the airport is in the amount of $30,000. He says these funds will be […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter has reopened to the public. According to Executive Director Jeff Roberts the shelter reopens today after being closed to the public out of caution for spread of COVID-19. He says the shelter is full, with over 130 dogs and cats available for adoption. Roberts adds that the shelter has received a grant from Rachel Ray […]

Main Street Toccoa will host another installment of the Ida Cox Summer Music Series this weekend in Toccoa-Stephens County. Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says this week’s concert will feature headlining act Simple Life Band. Simple Life Band is a classic rock, blues, and country band from Athens, Georgia. Crosby says Main Street Toccoa is expecting another successful […]

The Summer Movies at the Historic Ritz Theatre will continue this week with a screening of Sonic the Hedgehog on Thursday. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, there will be three screenings of the film on Thursday, the first at 10 a.m., then at 3 p.m., and again at 7 p.m. She says the theatre will encourage social […]

Happening Tuesday morning is a massive effort to read from the Bible on the steps of every single county courthouse in the state of Georgia. Each of the 159 counties will read a different section of the Bible starting at 7:14 a.m. Tuesday, July 14. The date and time for the event were chosen to bring attention to the Scripture […]

Stephens County High School’s Graduating Class of 2020 will be honored next week with a Graduation Ceremony. The original graduation ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, Stephens County High School Principal Michael Keown says on Friday, July 17, those graduating seniors will finally walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. Keown adds that students will need […]