The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office could soon be the recipient of two new vehicles, dependent on the approval of the Stephens County Board of Commissioners. The board will hold its regular scheduled meeting this evening, at 5:30 p.m., in the Stephens County Historical Courthouse Courtroom there they will decide if the Sheriff’s Office will receive the two vehicles. The cost […]
Read moreThe Dahlonega man responsible for the fatal accident, near Toccoa Saturday morning, that claimed the life of his passenger has been charged with DUI and vehicular homicide. The accident happened about 9:55 a.m. Saturday, and claimed the life of John-Michael Wayne Vega, 28, of Dahlonega. According to Sr. Trooper John Crawford of Georgia State Patrol Post 7, in Toccoa, Anwar […]
Read moreFlu season is fast approaching and this means it’s time to get a quick prick to avoid being sick. As a way to keep the community healthy this season, the Stephens County Health Department will be holding a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Tuesday, October 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the parking lot of the health department, […]
Read moreA string of burglaries recently led investigators to a shack where they made three arrests. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on October 15, his investigators were following up on a series of recent burglaries in the area Childers Valley Road. Investigators had received video footage of a suspect in the burglaries and believed that the suspect matching the […]
Read moreToday is the start of the second week of early voting in Stephens County. According to Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran, the voter turnout for the first week has been huge. He says a total of 1,984 Stephens County residents came out and cast early ballots last week. Cochran said that Friday, there were a total of 516, which is […]
Read moreBy: Rob Moore, AccessWDUN A Dahlonega man faces charges after a two-vehicle wreck that claimed the life of his brother-in-law near Toccoa Saturday morning. According to Sr. Trooper John Crawford of Georgia State Patrol Post 7, in Toccoa, Anwar S. Rathore, 20, of Dahlonega, was driving a Mercedes-Benz 300D south on Ga. 17 in the left turn lane at Jeanette […]
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The 42 Annual Toccoa Harvest Festival is this weekend. Regarded as one of the South’s most enduring festivals returns to Toccoa Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says this year’s event will feature more than 160 craft and food vendors. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 […]
Read moreA pedestrian was struck by a car yesterday. According to reports, the victim was stuck by a vehicle, while in the parking lot of South Side Package, located on the corner of Hill and East Currahee Streets. It happened around 5:30 p.m. The victim was critically injured in the accident and was airlifted to a larger hospital for treatment. No […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians will be on the road tonight as they travel down to Bogart to take on the North Oconee County Titans in high school football. Kickoff will be at 7:30. The Indians enter the game with an overall record of 4 & 3 and a region mark of 0 & 1 after last week’s 20 to 14 […]
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The American Legion Post 104, in Toccoa, is gearing up for its annual Moogy Que. This year’s annual barbeque event is slated for Saturday, October 20, at the American Legion Post, located at 610 East Doyle Street. William Tucker, with Post 104, invites the community to come out and support the American Legion’s annual event. He says that each plate […]
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