The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
By Mark Berryman, WLHR The Lavonia City Council heard a report by City Manager Charles Cawthon concerning the city’s C&D landfill. According to Cawthon, the EPD is now requiring landfills which only take in inert matter to now be permitted, something that has not been the case in the past. “As you know, we have a, I guess it’s always […]
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By Cindy Centofanti, WRBN The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released information about the man who was shot during a traffic stop outside a Rabun County nursing home late last week. The GBI identified the man who was shot as Brett Dontae Bush, 28, of Lithonia. Dashcam video of the traffic stop, released by Clayton Police Department, shows Bush exit […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians Soccer team defeated Hart County Wednesday night in a home match at the Reservation, 6 to 0. Erin Carter scored 3 goals, followed by Anna Ashe with 2 and Liz Adams with 1. Erin Carter and Samara Walker each had an assist. Savannah Ayers had 2 Keeper Saves. The Lady Indians are now 2 and […]
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The popular fundraiser that pits adults against Stephens County’s brightest 5th graders is back for a fourth year. Family Connection of Stephens County announced that it’s “Are You Smarter than a Stephens County 5th Grader?” game show fundraiser will be held tomorrow, at 6:30 p.m. at Stephens County High School’s Tugaloo Center. The event features a team of Stephens County […]
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The trial for Khari DeShaun Gordon took an abrupt turn on Thursday afternoon as the man accused of shooting two Lavonia police officers returned from an afternoon break and entered a guilty plea. Gordon pled guilty to two counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer with intent to murder, two counts of aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during […]
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A recent investigation by several agencies results in the disruption of a marijuana distribution organization in White County. A group of concerned citizens provided information to the White County Authorities which lead to the arrest of three individuals, and a search of one fugitive. On Feb. 2, the White County Sheriff’s Office, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, the Cleveland Police Department, […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School tennis teams opened their 2018 season with wins on Tuesday afternoon at home against Habersham Central. The Lady Indians won 4 to 1, as they took all 3 singles matches and #1 doubles. The Indian boys won 5 to 0 by sweeping all 3 singles matches and both doubles contests. Their next match is this Friday as they travel […]
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New flu data reveals that Georgia is the sickest state in America. With 7 percent of Georgia’s population, an estimated 718,000 people, being sick with the flu. The number of flu-related deaths in Georgia continues to rise. Fifty-one people have died so far this season, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH). Stephens County is not immune, according […]
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Local manufacturer CMC awarded each employee who completed a full year in 2017 with a one-time bonus of $1,000 last week following the passage of new tax legislation. The bonus amounts were based on a person’s length of service in 2017. Employees who were hired in June 2017 were awarded $500. CMC joins the growing list of corporations taking advantage […]
Read moreAfter competing at the State Sectionals this past weekend in Jefferson, the Stephens County Indians have qualified 4 wrestlers for the State Tournament in Macon. They are: Nikko Beady at 132 lbs, 3rd place; Gavin Walker at 220 lbs, 4th place; Bailey Mckee at 170 lbs, 7th placed; Cameron White at 160 lbs, 9th place. The GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Tournament will be held this […]
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