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On Friday, October 24, 2025, jurors in Stephens County reached a verdict finding Corey Lydell Bryant, 37, guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Knife during the Commission of a Felony, and Affray in the killing of Angela Baker, 42, of Toccoa. Over the course of a week, Chief Assistant District Attorney Suzanne M. Boykin and […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians picked up a huge road win on Friday night with a 21-10 win over rival Hart County at Herndon Stadium in Hartwell. The Indians never trailed in the game. After a scoreless 1st quarter, Stephens County got on the board with a 53-yard touchdown pass from Branson Stowe to Da’Von Swinton. Hart County cut the lead […]
Read moreOur beloved “Mama” and “Grandmama” Mrs. Betty Jo (Andrews) Black gained her angel wings on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born on May 7th, 1943 in Toccoa, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of Lamb and Myrtle Kelly Andrews and the youngest of nine siblings – Lorena, Claudine, Artis, Bonnie Sue, Geneva, Latrelle, Billy and Sybil. Betty Jo was a woman of Christian […]
Read moreMr. William “Bill” Harold Pulliam, Jr., age 79 of Leatherwood Drive, Toccoa entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his residence. A son of the late William Harold Pulliam, Sr and Faye Watkins Pulliam, he was born November 14, 1945, in Stephens County, Georgia having lived in Franklin County, Georgia most of […]
Read moreDeborah “Debbie” Darlene Wallace Duncan, age 63 of College Street, Toccoa passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens, Georgia. A daughter of the late Henry Myron Wallace and Jimmie Lou Casper Hardigree, she was born April 27, 1962, in Clarke County, Georgia having lived most of her life in Stephens County. She worked at Marconi for several […]
Read moreDarlene Annette Moore Cochran Peck “Maw Maw”, age 69, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at her home. Born June 5, 1956 in Atlanta, Ga, she was the daughter of the late R.T. Moore and Margaret Moore . Darlene enjoyed fishing, photography, yard selling, and spending time with family. Family members include her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Cochran […]
Read moreThe top ranked private school Hebron Christian Lions took advantage of turnovers to break open a tight game and remain undefeated in region-8 play with a 51-24 win over a gritty Stephens County team Friday night at the Reservation. The Lions jumped out to an early 13-0 lead taking the opening drive 80 yards and culminating with a Jordan Greene […]
Read moreMs. Marion Elizabeth Ariail Wood, age 82, of Toccoa, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, GA. Born June 12, 1943 in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Marion Payne Ariail. Ms. Wood was a Caseworker for the Georgia Department of Aging and was a member of First Baptist […]
Read moreMr. Thomas “Tommy” Bernard Smith, age 71 of Poplar Court, Toccoa went to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. A son of the late Edgar Smith and Mamie Lou Miller Smith, he was born January 8, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia, later moving to Toccoa, Georgia. He was retired from American Woodmark […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians softball team’s season ended on Thursday falling to Jackson 9-3 in the series final in the 1st round of the GHSA AA State Playoffs. The Red Devils’ bats got going early, scoring 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning and added 6 more runs as the result of three home runs. Victoria Clayton had […]
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