Author: Ethan Jordan

Stephens County officials are gearing up for a tire abatement event. During the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board authorized County Administrator Phyllis Ayers to resubmit the county’s letter and application for reimbursement of a tire amnesty event along with a tire right-of-way cleanup with the EPD. The EPD found an error in the county’s previous application; […]

The rollover accident that occurred Friday morning on Highway 17, in Eastanollee, near Scott Road, was the result of a cup of spilled coffee. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, the accident happened after a man spilled coffee on himself causing him to rear end another vehicle. After the vehicle was struck in the rear, it eventually rolled over, […]

The 18th annual Currahee Military Weekend starts this week in Toccoa-Stephens County. According to Currahee Military Museum Executive Director Brenda Carlin this weekend will be filled with lots of events for history buffs and veterans to enjoy. Carlin says this year the weekend will kick off Thursday evening with a special pre-weekend event. “This year it’s going to be Joe […]

The rollover accident that occurred earlier this morning on Highway 17, in Eastanollee, near Scott Road, was the result of a cup of spilled coffee. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, the accident happened after a man spilled coffee on himself causing him to rear end another vehicle. After the vehicle was struck in the rear, it eventually rolled […]

People First of Stephens County has announced the date for its annual Fire Safety Festival. The festival will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12 at Emory Johnson Park in Toccoa. According to Jeraldine Hayes, with People First of Stephens County, this year’s festival will be a little different. “People First of Stephens County, which is an […]

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On Tuesday, the Department of Labor announced the changes to overtime pay that have not been updated since 2004. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative, or professional […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre brings Lightwire Theatre back to Toccoa tonight. With a little science and a little magic, Lightwire Theatre brings to life a friendly dinosaur, in its theatrical production DINO-LIGHT. The show begins at 7 p.m. tonight, September 26. DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and is […]

In a world where birth defects, premature births, and infant mortality affect over 400,000 babies born each year, a group of super heroes have joined together to fight to save babies everywhere. You too, can be a hero by attending the Stephens/Franklin County March of Dimes’ Annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk. On Saturday, September 28, come be a hero by supporting […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners has selected three new nominees to be considered for the expired seat of Stan Roberts on the Stephens County Hospital Authority. During the Commissioner meeting on Tuesday, the board nominated Stan Roberts, Sherry Beavers, and Elaine Martin. Commissioner Michelle Ivester spoke during the meeting about the previous three nominees that were rejected by the […]

A murder suspect and two victims police say he stabbed are recovering in the hospital after a crime spree which came to an end Tuesday. It was around 3 p.m. when Toccoa Police responded to Spring Street West near an abandoned factory. During a press conference held Tuesday night, GBI Special Agent in Charge Jesse Maddox told WNEG News officers […]