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A Toccoa man has been charged with the armed robbery that took place last week. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on Friday, his officers and detectives were working on a tip to located Brandon Vinson, who was involved in an armed robbery the day before. A traffic stop was initiated on his girlfriend’s car; however, officers were uncertain […]
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Stephens County’s petition to the Federal Communications Commission has been disseminated. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, this means the county’s petition to move its orphan county citizens, receiving satellite TV services, back under the state in which they live, has been received by an FCC Official who will now review the petition. As WNEG News previously reported, the […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indian wrestling team had 8 wrestlers place at the sectional wrestling tournament held this past Saturday at West Laurens. They will be competing in the GHSA state tournament this week in Macon. Athena Malek (girls division) 1st; McKayla Adams (girls division) 2nd; Chris Whisent 3rd @ 120 pounds; Nikko Beady 3rd @ 145 pounds; Trey Blackwell 7th @ 160 pounds; Bailey […]
Read moreA Stephens County Indian will be headed to Reinhardt University this fall to play football. Garrison Walker held a signing ceremony Monday afternoon to announce he is going to Reinhardt, a Division 2 NAIA school in Waleska, Georgia. Garrison is the son of Gary and Sabrina Walker. He was a 3-year starter for the Indians, playing offensive guard and defensive tackle; […]
Read moreMain Street Toccoa recently held its sixth historic plaque unveiling of the 2018-2019 series. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, the unveiling was dedicated to the downtown building that formerly housed Stephens Federal Savings & Loan, and is currently occupied by Oconee Federal Savings & Loan, located on the corner of Doyle and Pond streets. Hamilton said Thursday’s ceremony […]
Read moreA Dallas man has been arrested after attempting to cash a stolen check. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on Tuesday, his officers were dispatched to Regions Bank, in downtown Toccoa, in reference to a person attempting to cash a stolen check. The person was later identified as Dylan Dodson. As officers arrived at the bank, Dodson fled in […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School tennis teams swept Lumpkin County Tuesday night in Dahlonega. The Lady Indians won 3-2 by taking #2 and #3 singles and #2 doubles matches. The Indian boys won by a match score of 4-1 by taking #1 and #3 singles and both doubles contests. Stephens County’s next match is this Friday at they play at St. […]
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Main Street Toccoa will welcome jazzman extraordinaire, Milkshake Mayfield, to the Historic Ritz Theatre this week in downtown Toccoa. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Danita Gaudette, the performance will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday night. She adds Milkshake Mayfield’s performances in the past have been well attended and thoroughly enjoyed, and tomorrow’s performance will be nothing less than […]
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Stephens County schools have counselors on standby, with ears ready to lend to students who need to talk. According to Stephens County School System’s Social Worker Kantrell Curry, every school in Stephens County are equipped with counselors that students are encouraged to talk to for support. Curry explained that the school system partners with several outside agencies to ensure that […]
Read moreThe Area traditional wrestling tournament took place this past weekend at St. Pius High School. Stephens County finished 4th as a team. The following Indian wrestlers placed at the tournament and will be participate in the Sectional part of the state tournament this weekend at West Laurens High School. Athena Malek and McKayla Adams finished 4th and will represent SCHS […]
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