The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
The 17th annual Currahee Military Weekend officially starts today. According to Currahee Military Museum Director Brenda Carlin says this weekend will be filled with lots of events for history buffs and veterans to enjoy. The festivities are in full swing, following last night’s special pre-weekend show at the Historic Ritz Theatre with a performance by Joe Gransden. Gransden set the […]
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Eight students at Stephens County High School were celebrated Tuesday during a signing ceremony. As part of an initiative to better prepare students for the workforce, Stephens County High School’s Work Base Learning Coordinator Pam Hill organized internships with four local industries to teach students about the variety of fields available in Stephens County. The four industries include ASI, Cope […]
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A vehicle fire is currently being investigated by the Georgia State Fire Marshall’s Office. On Friday, September 28, the Toccoa Fire Department were dispatched at 7:04 a.m. to a residence on Estatohe Circle in reference to a vehicle fire. According to Toccoa’s Assistant Fire Chief Frankie Dietz heavy smoke and flames were showing from the vehicle upon arrival of fire […]
Read moreResidents of Stephens County proved, yet again, how giving this community is by purchasing $15,000 worth of relief supplies to be sent to hurricane victims. On Friday morning, the collected supplies were loaded on a Hope4Carolinas’ truck and delivered to the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief distribution center in Whiteville, North Carolina. Those supplies consisted of buckets of cleaning supplies, bleach, […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, several students at Stephens County High School will be showcased and honored in a signing ceremony. As part of an initiative to prepare students to join the workforce, Pam Hill in tandem with four industries in Stephens County have developed a workforce development program that trains students through internships. She says that on Tuesday morning, the students in […]
Read moreTwo suspects remain at large, after last week’s armed robbery at Flying J Travel Plaza, in Carnesville. According to authorities with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, they are seeking the public’s help in identifying the two suspects involved. The incident happened around 3 a.m., Saturday, September 22, when two armed black males entered the business; and demanded and took cash […]
Read moreIn a world where birth defects, premature births, and infant mortality affect over 400,000 babies born each year, a group of super heroes answered the call and together joined the fight to save the babies. You too, can be a hero by attending the Stephens/Franklin County March of Dimes’ Annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk. On Saturday, September 29, come be a […]
Read moreStephens County High School’s varsity football team will not have a game tonight due to the open date on their schedule. The Indians will resume play on Friday, October 12th when they start Region 8-AAAA play by hosting Oconee County. The Indians are 4 & 2 after a 26 to 19 overtime win last Friday night over Cedar Shoals. Several other area teams […]
Read moreAn Investigation by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office along with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of two subjects on numerous charges. Arrested was 24-year-old Michael Taylor Maxwell of a Fork Creek Lane address in Bowman. Maxwell has been charged with 15 counts of livestock theft in […]
Read moreA Toccoa man is in custody after stabbing a Mt. Airy man. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, Tuesday night, an officer patrolling South Pond Street was flagged down by a group of people yelling for an ambulance. EMS was then dispatched to the area. The officer found Nathan Kelly, 39, of Mt. Airy, who had sustained multiple stab […]
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