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According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, the Sheriff’s Office located fugitive Lisa “Butterfly” Smith, 35, of Toccoa, on Nov. 14. Smith was located at 1st Class Storage on Scott Road in Eastanollee. The search started for Smith back in July of this year during the take down of a large illegal drug operation by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement […]
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Toccoa City Commissioners recently approved a first reading of the complimentary alcoholic beverages ordinance. However, some local business owners and residents came before the commission Monday night during the meeting each expressing concern. The main concern being the cost of the license required to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages; but also, the implications this new ordinance would have on local small […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians basketball team started their season with a win Tuesday night at home in the Currahee Arena. They hosted Towns County and won, 59-45. NaeNae Eades led the Lady Indians with 17 points, Anaiah Wilson had 14, and Bree Taylor had 12. Coach Scott Strickland said he was very proud of his team’s defensive effort, and […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Middle School wrestling team lost a very close match to Commerce 51-42 and beat Rabun County 91-6 in home matches played at the Stephens County High School Indian Gym on Tuesday. 17 Rebel wrestlers posted victories. Stephens County’s record improves to 4-1, and they wrestle again Saturday at the East Hall Invitational Tournament.
Read moreThe Toccoa Falls College Music Department will present its Christmas Candlelight Concert on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 p.m. in the Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Admission is Free. The public is cordially invited to attend. The concert will feature performances by the Toccoa Falls College Concert Band, Ladies Choir, Handbell Choir, Singing Men, and College Choir. A raffle for a free iPad […]
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The Stephens County Board of Commissioners voted and approved to move forward with a motion to adopt an ordinance regarding occupation tax rate schedule. The occupation tax rate schedule would take the gross income of businesses and create a fee schedule on a tier system. For a business that brings in $0 to $200,000 annually would pay $100 for their […]
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The Toccoa Falls College Women’s Volleyball team has earned a berth in the NCCAA Division 2 National Championship. The Lady Screaming Eagles received an at-large berth after finishing 2nd in the South Region Tournament held earlier this month at TFC. The Lady Screaming Eagles lost to Bob Jones University in the Championship Match in 5 sets. TFC will compete against […]
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During last night’s Toccoa City Commission meeting, the commissioners passed a first reading on the consideration of a complimentary alcoholic beverages ordinance. The ordinance, as it currently is written, would require businesses who offer complimentary alcoholic beverages to pay a $500 license fee. Not only does the business have to be licensed they also are prohibited from providing complimentary alcoholic […]
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The Currahee Club in Stephens County is once again hosting a holiday market this weekend. On Saturday, the Currahee Club will host its 4th annual holiday market on the lawn at the club’s Amenities Campus. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Currahee Club Community Manager Anne Shurley said that the club is partnering with the […]
Read moreTwo Stephens County High School Baseball Players have signed scholarships to play baseball at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina. Kole Rogers, son of Kirk and Jill Rogers, signed Wednesday. Bryson Fowler, son of Bryan and Renae Fowler, signed Friday. Southern Wesleyan is a NCAA Division II school. Kole Rogers, who will be entering his senior […]
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