The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
An Alto man has been charged, in connection to a fire, that occurred in Habersham County last month. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, the suspect, Curtis William Long, 38, of Alto, has been charged with one count of first-degree arson. According to State Fire Investigators, Long, allegedly started a fire between 8 and 9 p.m., on […]
Read moreIn Lavonia, St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has opened a new room especially for mothers who breastfeed. The room is part of a system-wide Breastfeeding Friendly initiative to encourage breastfeeding as an investment in good health for both the baby and the mother. St. Mary’s spokesman Mark Ralston says is for any mother who needs to use the breastfeeding room. […]
Read moreIf you’re planning to attend a fireworks display for the fourth of July and are planning to bring your dog, that might not be such a good idea. Most experts agree that the loud noises and bright lights of the fireworks might very well be frightening for your dog. Every year around the country, countless American dogs panic, hide, or even run away […]
Read moreAfter months of work and two public hearings, Stephens County has officially adopted its Fiscal Year 2019 budget. During the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners regular scheduled meeting, the board voted and approved the adoption of its budget. In the General Fund the county has budgeted to receive $15,587,976 in revenue, a .07 percent increase from last year. According […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners was divided, during its regular schedule meeting this week. Commissioner Stanley London requested the board discuss amending the Land Use Regulation Ordinance to remove a paragraph from section 1411 Home Occupations in a Residential District. Paragraph II of the ordinance reads, “only residents of the dwelling and one (1) person not related by blood […]
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On any given day in downtown Toccoa you will see train and railroad enthusiasts camped out along the grassy area by the Toccoa Train Depot watching the freight trains and Amtrak trains go by. Now that construction has been completed on the new railway viewing platform, the railroad enthusiasts have a shelter designed to attract tourist. Work on the platform, […]
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The Stephens County High School Tennis coaches held the 2018 Tomahawk Tennis Tournament at the newly repaired and resurfaced tennis complex last Thursday through Saturday at Stephens County High School. Several local players were winners in their appropriate division. Ben Smith won the boys A singles title and teamed with Carson Keener to win the boys A doubles title. Makiya Hutto won the […]
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Local non-profit takes ownership of building. Open Arms Clinic recently held a celebration after AMPO, a physician’s real estate consortium of Toccoa, gifted the property deed, of the building that houses the clinic, to the not-for-profit. For 12 years, Open Arms Clinic has operated out of, what they call, the ‘Little White House on the Hill,’ located at 109 Big […]
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The Toccoa Lions Club recently celebrated the completion of its Pride Paws Park, located on County Farm Road, just behind the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter. In just over a year, the Toccoa Lions Club, with the help of several volunteers, installed two dog runs and cleared-out three walking trails all on a slice of unused county-owned land. Though the idea […]
Read moreMultiple arrests were made after a string of burglaries and thefts occurred in the Seven Forks Road and Gumlog area. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, after his office received multiple theft reports near Seven Forks and Gumlog Roads, investigators and patrols began concentrating their efforts in that area. Investigators were able to obtain a possible suspect and vehicle […]
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