Author: Ethan Jordan

A Stephens County woman is requesting the Stephens County Board of Education consider changing Stephens County High School’s mascot. On Tuesday, during the Board of Education’s regular scheduled meeting, Jennie Jesser spoke out saying the Indian mascot reinforces racist stereotypes. She says the mascot does not respect Native American culture and contradicts the school system’s mission statement. “It is my […]

The leading cause of death in children ages 1-4 is drowning, that’s why on September 1, Stephens County Search and Rescue will offer a free water safety class. Water safety awareness will address several topics including: hazards in or around water, the difference between “being in water” and “finding yourself in water,” how to property wear a personal flotation device, […]

Georgia Bulldog fans will have an opportunity next month to gather at the Historic Ritz Theatre to watch the University of Georgia Bulldogs play against the Oregon Ducks on the big screen. The party is sponsored by the Friends of the Ritz and the Northeast Georgia Mountains Chapter of the UGA Alumni Association. Doors will open at 2:30 and the […]

King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus. Lyons Magnus is recalling this ingredient due to the potential for it to cause microbial contamination including from the organisms […]

A Stephens County man and Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested earlier this month by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. Ryan Kelley was arrested on one count of simple battery on August 5. Since his arrest, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Murray Kogood says Kelley’s employment has been terminated for violating his oath of office. Kogood says the Habersham […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved some Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendments during its meeting last week. According to County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, County Finance Director David Jahns was there to present the budget amendments. Jahns explained the first two amendments was for the Stephens County Humane Shelter and the Eastanollee Fire Department. “The first one is for the […]

Main Street Toccoa has announced that a historic plaque will be placed inside the Currahee Military Museum in recognition of the legacy of Stanley “Stan” Ralph Smith. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, the plaque will be placed on Saturday, August 20, at 11 a.m. Hamilton says Smith passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. He was a lover […]

The Georgia Department of Transportation has closed State Route 63 between Route 145 and 184 at the railway crossing today. Railroad is doing track repair. A Detour has been established and signs are in place directing motorist around the closure. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers. Before heading […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners received a request from Stephens County Extension Coordinator Susan Yearwood for 4-H Bus funding. Yearwood came before the Commission last week during its regular scheduled meeting asking the Commission to consider earmarking the remaining $15,000 in the CARES Act Funds for the extension office to go towards the purchase of a new bus for […]