The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that 418,584 Georgians who are 65+ have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Seniors who are 65+ are currently included in the expanded 1A criteria and are encouraged to make an appointment to receive their vaccine with a local health provider today. “Our top priority is getting vaccines in the arms of the most vulnerable Georgians: […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 63 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, and 20 more positive cases of the virus bringing the total to 2,650 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Thursday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with one more death bringing that total to 114 and now 4,297 […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 63 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, and 13 more positive cases of the virus bringing the total to 2,630 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with one more death bringing that total to 113 and now 4,284 […]
Read moreTuesday, the federal government announced that Georgia will begin receiving 25,000+ more COVID-19 vaccines weekly. This is a 16% increase from the previous allotment of 120,000 doses each week, bringing the new weekly total to 145,900 doses. “Thanks to the Trump administration and Operation Warp Speed, the vaccine was created and made available to Georgians in record speed. Today, the […]
Read moreFormer Stephens County and Georgia Bulldog standout Ben Cleveland will be playing in the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl this Saturday in Mobile, Alabama. The game will feature the most players ever to participate in the Senior Bowl with 134 confirmed for the game. This year, the players are divided into “American” and “National” teams. Cleveland is on the “American” team […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 63 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, and 22 more positive cases of the virus bringing the total to 2,617 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with three more deaths bringing that total to 112 and now 4,276 […]
Read moreStephens County Football player, Gamarion Carter, has been chosen as a First Team Wide Receiver on two All-State Teams–Recruit Georgia and the AJC/Georgia High School Football Daily. Carter is a senior who has committed to play at Vanderbilt next season. Also senior defensive end Jahari Burns was named as an Honorable Mention All State by Recruit Georgia. Other area […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Middle School 8th grade boys finished the regular season in exciting fashion Monday night coming from behind to defeat Elbert County Middle School 27-25 in Elberton. SCMS trailed by seven late in the 3rd quarter, but was able to chip away at the lead and came out with the victory. Javin Gordon led the Rebels with 12 […]
Read moreMr. Hugh Dorsey Caudell, age 79, of Carnesville, GA, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. Born September 23, 1941 in Banks County, he was the son of the late Dewey and Myrlene Newsome Caudell. He was a member of Tate’s Creek Baptist Church and retired from the Milliken-Humphrey Plant in Toccoa. Hugh proudly served in the United States Army Reserves and then […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 63 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with just two residents testing positive for the virus since Sunday, bringing the total to 2,595 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Monday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with another death bringing that total to 109 and […]
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