Category: News

The Toccoa Police Department investigated an incident at the Eastonallee Walmart store on Thursday, July 9, around 4:30 p.m., explains Toccoa Police Chief Bruce Carlisle. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded and assisted in the case. The store was not closed or evacuated. The two juveniles have been charged with acting in an unruly/ungovernable manner in a public setting. This […]

By the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

By the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced an updated Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm their shared commitment to protecting consumers from heavy metals and other contaminants in food.  For decades, the U.S. Department of […]

Stephens County 911 & Emergency Management, Georgia is launching the Stephens County Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry, a new initiative designed to help save lives during cardiac emergencies, says Director Danielle Rhodes. AED registration is free, and information submitted will be maintained by Stephens County 911 for emergency response purposes. To learn more, visit https://stephenscountyga.gov/emergency-911/ Stephens County 911 Launches Countywide […]

Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory is holding a back-to-school supply drive from July 13-24, and invites the community to donate items, says Funeral Director Brandy Carlson. You can drop off back-to-school supply donations at Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, which is located at 90 South Pond Street in Toccoa.

Stephens County Hospital has earned awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program, says Kortney Pearce, Clinical Program Coordinator at Stephens County Hospital. This recognition reflects Stephens County Hospital’s commitment to providing evidence-based care that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Every physician, nurse, clinician, and staff member plays a role in ensuring patients receive high-quality care when every […]

Gina Coleman takes the stage on Friday, July 10, for a special tribute to Ida Cox, says Historic Ritz Theatre General Manager Tim Mullen.  This is a free event at the Historic Ritz Theatre, located at 166 West Doyle Street in Toccoa.  To see the full schedule of the Ida Cox Music Series, visit www.idacoxmusicseries.com.

The Ida Cox Music Series features The Corey Stevenson Band this Saturday, July 11th, says Historic Ritz Theatre General Manager Tim Mullen.  This is a free event on Doyle Street in Downtown Toccoa at 8 p.m.  To see the full schedule of the Ida Cox Music Series, visit www.idacoxmusicseries.com.

Anglers make plans to attend a special day of fishing, fun, and family. It’s called “The Cast,” and takes place Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pointe Church in Eastanollee. The event will feature special guest speakers, fishing vendor booths, food trucks, and more. Participants include North Fork Ministries, Tugaloo State Park, Travis Foulks (kayak fishing […]