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If you are looking for work, several companies in our area are hiring. First, the ELK Group International is recruiting for their facility in Rabun County. A recruiting event will be held on March 6 from 1-3 p.m. at the Rabun County Civic Center lower level dining room at 201 Savannah St. in Clayton. Open positions include customer service associate, […]
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The Stephens County Hospital recently announced that it has been re-certified by the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, for its Joint Replacement – Hip and Knee Program. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. The hospital underwent a rigorous review of three competency areas, […]
Read moreBy Rob Moore, AccessWDUN Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper has confirmed that the student responsible for last week’s bomb threat and evacuation at North Habersham Middle School has been identified and charged in the incident. “I am pleased to confirm that the student responsible for the bomb threat hoax at North Habersham Middle School has been identified and charged […]
Read moreGeorgia’s lawmakers have been quick to take advantage of the new federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Last week, the State House passed House Bill 918 which addresses the revenue windfall Georgia is expected to receive as a result of the new federal law. Under the measure, HB 918 doubles the standard deduction for Georgia taxpayers effective in tax year […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School tennis teams won 9 of 10 matches Tuesday evening at White County. The Lady Indians shutout White County by a match score of 5 to 0. The win improves their overall record to 4 & 3. The Indian boys won 4 to 1 with their only loss at #1 doubles. The win improves their overall record […]
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Today marks the seven-year anniversary of a Toccoa homicide that remains unsolved. The victim, Robert Lee Simmons, Jr., 46, of Toccoa, was found unresponsive on March 1, 2011 at approximately 7:20 p.m. in his apartment, at the Glendale Apartment Complex, by a family member. The victim’s family continues to ask for the public’s help in finding those responsible for his […]
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Stephens County Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology. Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers diagnose illness, injury or other medical problems. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of […]
Read moreA traffic stop leads to the arrest of a Toccoa man. On Feb. 21, Investigators, from the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, witnessed a 1995 Ford Explorer, grey in color, driven by Timothy James Meeks, 35, leave a residence and come to a stop at Holiness Church Road and Oak Valley Road. Investigators took note that Meeks was not wearing his […]
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Stephens County Hospital’s Vice President of Operations, Kathy Whitmire, recently traveled to Washington D.C. to complete a Rural Health Fellowship, a year-long, intensive training program that develops leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural America. One of 15 healthcare professionals nationwide, Whitmire was selected by the National Rural Health Association for its 2017-18 Rural Health Fellows […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School tennis teams took all 10 matches Monday night in a home match against East Hall. The Lady Indians won 5 to 0 and improved their overall record to 3 & 3. The Indian boys also won 5 to 0 and improved their overall record to 5 & 1. It was their 4th straight win and […]
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