The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
The SCHS Indians and Lady Indians tennis teams will open up their 2018 season at home today, (Tuesday, Feb. 6) against the Habersham Central Raiders tennis squads. Matches begin at 4:30 at the Stephens County High School courts. The boys coach is Donny Williams and the girl coach is Debby Williams.
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After chasing a number of leads and offering a $500 reward the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the culprit responsible for a hit-and-run that occurred 2 weekends ago on Oak Valley Road. As of Monday afternoon, Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley told WNEG News that they had run all active leads and have eliminated each one; however, the […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams had a pre-season match at Banks County Friday night. The Lady Indians shutout Banks, 10 to 0, with the defense only allowing 3 attempts on goal. Offensively for the Lady Indians, Senior Erin Carter had 4 goals, Junior Cadie Vena and Freshman Sadie Peace both had 3. In the boys’ […]
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Recently, there have been complaints made in regards to an ordinance that was most recently amended by the City of Toccoa in 2013. The ordinance outlines legal and illegal signage for businesses; however, in recent weeks one business owner has come forward expressing grievance for the ordinance, after being issued two citations for failure to remove or bring his sign […]
Read moreA recent investigation of a burglary results in the discovery of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children, says authorities. Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland recently released details of an investigation of a burglary allegedly committed by Edward Bradley. During the Sheriff’s investigation several photographs of children in suggestive positions were discovered. Bradley has been charged with the original charge […]
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Employment and work force up in Georgia Mountains in 2017. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler released last week that 2017 was a banner year for job creation and employment in the Georgia Mountains region. The 12-county Georgia Mountains region ended the calendar year with 9, 645 more employed residents, 7,444 more people in the workforce and an unemployment rate down […]
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Frankie Dietz has been named Assistant Fire Chief for the Toccoa Fire Department. City Manager Billy Morse made the announcement late last week, saying that effective Feb. 4, Dietz will be the new Assistant Fire Chief. Dietz has been with the Toccoa Fire Department for twenty-one years. He has worked his way through the ranks beginning as a Firefighter in […]
Read moreAccording to authorities with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation at a residence on Queen Road, in Gillsville, resulted in the discovery of a suspected chop shop and drug operation. On Thursday, Feb. 1, investigators conducted a search warrant of 379 Queen Road and 401 Queen Road where they recovered an overwhelming amount of stolen property including tools, equipment […]
Read moreAfter serving 2 years as an assistant coach and this past season as head coach, Katie-Jo Gentry has resigned as Stephens County Lady Indians Softball Coach. She has accepted the position of head softball coach at Gainesville High School. Gentry was recently honored by the Georgia Dugout Club as the Class AAAA Coach of the Year after leading the Lady […]
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Christopher Joseph Carringer, a senior at Stephens County High School, has been named the 2018 PAGE STAR Student for the Stephens County School System. He earned the recognition for academic achievement and performance on the SAT. The announcement was made by Stephens County STAR Program sponsor, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen. Carringer in the son of […]
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