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The Toccoa Police Department recently welcomed Lynn Moore to its team of patrolmen. Moore brings with her close to 13-years of experience in law enforcement. Toccoa’s Interim Police Chief Jimmy Mize tells WNEG News about Moore joining his other officers. “Lynn is very out spoken and outgoing, I think she’ll be a great fit for the community. She’s very easy […]
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A recent accident involving two vehicles and a broken power pole, leaves one injured and power-outages for some residents in Toccoa. According to the Georgia State Patrol Post 7, in Toccoa, on Saturday, March 18, Erinn Merritt, 17, of Toccoa, attempted a left turn off of State Route 17 Alternate, onto Skyline Drive, in a 1994 Ford F-150. As Merritt […]
Read moreGriff Pruitt, son of Steve and Jackie Pruitt, signed Friday to play football at Berry College in Rome this fall. Griff plans to major in science. As a senior on the Stephens County football team, Griff played offense, defense, and special teams. He is also a starter on the Indians baseball team. Griff says he expects to play linebacker at Berry College, and […]
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The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported, yesterday, that their office and other agencies were searching the area near Fairview Road and along Interstate 85 in Franklin County for 37-year-old Robert Jacob Huckaby. According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas, last Wednesday, deputies made a traffic stop on the northbound side of Interstate 85 near the Lavonia exit. Upon running the […]
Read moreStephens County Middle School is a member of the Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association. That conference has added two new schools for the upcoming school year—they are Habersham County and Rabun County, and they will compete in all sports against Stephens, Franklin, Hart, and Madison County Middle Schools. Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals will leave the conference. With the conference […]
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By WLHR Investigators have confirmed a fire was intentionally set which claimed the old Sandy Cross School building on Sunday night. Authorities did not release information on the exact cause or location, citing it was part of the investigation. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that will lead to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with […]
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It was a packed house Saturday evening at the Historic Ritz. On Saturday the Swift Multipurpose Center presented its annual Talent Show, held at the Historic Ritz Theatre in the Schafer Center. The night’s host was comedian and radio personality Lovely Big O who had the audience roaring in laughter. The performances consisted of spiritual dances, singing, and even an […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians tennis team lost to Jefferson 5 to 0 Thursday. The loss drops their overall record to 8-4. The Lady Indians lost 1 to 4. Gabbi Boyd won at number 3 singles for the girls only win of the afternoon contest. The loss drops their overall record to 6-6. The next match is Tuesday, March 20, at Oconee […]
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The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a fugitive who escaped during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 Wednesday evening. According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas the suspect is still at large and authorities are no longer sure he is in the area. According to Thomas, around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday night, deputies made a traffic stop on the […]
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The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Urgent Med of Toccoa. Urgent Med is a new clinic, located at 1238 Falls Road, in Toccoa, that offers services for minor illnesses, minor injuries, uncomplicated skin infections, wellness visits, sports physicals, screening and monitoring, lab and testing. Urgent Med charges $40 for an exam, […]
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