Author: Ethan Jordan

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners was split 3-2 on an issue during its meeting Tuesday. The issue stemmed from a citizen’s request that the county start maintaining a larger portion of Bunch Standridge Road. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers says from years past the county has only maintained a portion of the road. “On August 28, 2018, we made a motion […]

Stephens County has completed its application to the Federal Communications Commission. That’s according to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers. She says that the application to move to the Atlanta TV stations is in its final stages with just a few pieces left to put together. Ayers adds that once the application is submitted, the FCC will then begin the review […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners met last night and rescinded an award to Mike Jones Ford for the purchase of two 2019 Ford Police Interceptor Sedans after the Ford Motor Company announced they would no longer manufacture this model of sedan. During the meeting, County Administrator Phyllis Ayers told the board about the recent announcement from the car manufacturer. […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will consider a motion to rescind an award bid for two vehicles for the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office during its regular scheduled meeting tonight. The board had originally awarded the bid to Mike Jones Ford for the purchase of two 2019 Ford Police Interceptor Sedans at $21,823.68 per unit; however, Ford announced earlier this […]

Just a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick, all jurors summoned to appear for jury duty beginning today, November 27, do not need to report. All cases have been settled for the week. Again, if you were summoned to appear for jury duty beginning today, November 27, you do not need to report. All cases have […]

Christmas festivities start this week in Toccoa-Stephens County. The jollities will kick-off on Thursday, November 29, with the annual Christmas in the Paul Anderson Park tree lighting. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is expected to continue until just after 7:00 p.m., it will also feature pictures with Santa, a silent auction and the Varsity Food Truck. Then on […]

Early voting continues this week in Stephens County. Residents will cast early ballots in the runoff elections for Secretary of State and Public Service Commissioner, and some eligible voters will cast ballots for the District 28 State Representative Re-run election. Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran told WNEG News, on Wednesday, that absentee, by-mail ballots for the runoff election would be […]