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The Stephens County Middle School Rebels football team defeated Elbert County last Saturday at the Granite Bowl, 40 to 14. The Rebels had 400 yard of total offense, led by quarterback and running back, Javin Gordan who had 220 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. Nathan Lewallen and Kamari McCarter each had touchdown runs. On the defensive side, Jarvis Thompson had […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Hospital Authority has decided to reject the three nominees submitted to fill the expired term of Stan Roberts. The Stephens County Board of Commissioners had submitted three nominations to be considered for the seat. Those nominations are as follows: Rick Phillips, Tommy Moon, and Woody Blasingame. However, because the authority board has rejected all three, the next […]
Read moreThe fatal fire that claimed the life of a Toccoa man is under investigation. Shortly after 2:30 A.M. Tuesday morning, Big Smith Fire Department responded to a residential fire located at 3494 Oak Valley Road, Lot #28, in Toccoa. When emergency personnel made their way inside the camper, they found the body of who they believe to be Richard Broker, […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians took home a 6 to 5 victory over Hart County on Monday for Senior Night. Aly Singletary was the winning pitcher for the Lady Indians. She lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out five. Stephens County hit one home run on the day as Kasey Westmoreland had a homer in […]
Read moreStephens County Schools were recently recognized for its farm-to-school efforts. According to a release issued by Georgia Organics, the local school system was one of 90 school districts throughout the state, receiving a 2019 Golden Radish Award. Stephens County Schools received silver status. Bryan Dorsey is Stephens County School Superintendent. He says this is yet another accomplishment that recognizes the […]
Read moreA group of community partners and agencies will be coming together on Wednesday to discuss addressing poverty in our region. The Northeast Georgia Poverty Round Table will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18. According to Salvation Army of Toccoa’s Social Worker Brenda Gragg the group is made up of community partners and agencies from surrounding counties who […]
Read morePreparations are underway for this year’s annual Currahee Military Weekend. The annual event began in 2001 as a way to honor World War II veterans from the 506th who trained at Camp Toccoa, the weekend has grown each year with thousands attending from all over the country. This year the festivities will run from October 5th through the 8th and […]
Read moreTonight marks the kickoff for the third season of the Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday. Tonight’s show will be reminiscent of The Voice with solo artists using only guitar or music they provide on a jump drive. The monthly competition continues on the third Monday of each month through December. A Winners’ Showcase will be held in January. According to […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians softball team lost the lead late in a 4 to 3 defeat to Oconee County Thursday in a region game at The Reservation. The game was tied at one in the top of the fifth inning when Oconee County got a doubled scoring two runs. The Lady Indians lost despite out-hitting Oconee County ten to nine. Aly […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Hart County authorities are calling it the biggest drug bust in the County’s history and probably in Northeast Georgia after confiscating 48 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as religious candles sent from Mexico. The arrest of 19-year old Arturo Rabiela Gonzalez came earlier this week in Bowersville. Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said the teen has been […]
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