Category: News

Mike Collins, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, campaigned in Toccoa on Friday, May 8.  Collins is a small business owner in trucking and currently serves in Congress as the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. Bearded Bean Owner Jorge Ortega gladly welcomed Collins and the large crowd to his restaurant. Collins is running against Derek Dooley and […]

Friday morning, May 8, 2026, the Stephens County (SC) Board of Commissioners, County Administrator Christian Hamilton, Sheriff Rusty Fulbright, and Stephens County Sheriff’s Office administrative staff held a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site for the new Criminal Investigations Division (CID) building on Scenic Drive. Sheriff Fulbright is grateful to the current Board of Commissioners, who saw the need for […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved an alcohol license for the new owners of the Currahee Club on Friday, May 8. CCDEV Holdings, LLC, acquired the Currahee Club on April 1, thus necessitating a new license, explains Stephens County Administrator Christian Hamilton. The Currahee Club is a 1,215-acre private gated residential golf and lake community along the shores of […]

On Friday, May 8, State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 316 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools from 110 school districts for 2026. The 2026 AP Honor Schools are named in eight categories based on the results of 2025 AP courses and exams. Stephens County High School (SCHS) was recognized in three of those eight categories: AP Expansion, AP STEM, and […]

By the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office No employee of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office will ever call you demanding money to satisfy a warrant or missed jury duty. Scammers are contacting citizens and claiming to be deputies with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, often stating there is a warrant, missed jury duty, or unpaid fines that must be handled immediately. […]

By the Georgia Department of Public Safety The Georgia Department of Public Safety seeks any potential witnesses who may have seen or been in the area of a crash that occurred on State Route 15 / U.S. 441 near Sherin Drive in Mountain City, Rabun County, on April 10, 2026, around 7 p.m. Investigators are also asking anyone who may […]

By the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) On Friday, May 8, 2026, State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 316 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools from 110 school districts for 2026. “Georgia’s 2026 AP Honor Schools reflect our continued commitment to providing students with rigorous, high‑quality learning opportunities that prepare them for life beyond high school,” Superintendent Woods said. “These schools […]

By the Georgia Department of Agriculture On Friday, May 8, 2026, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP) Grant will award a record $1.15 million in funding this year—the highest level in its history. The grant helps reduce overcrowding in companion animal shelters by expanding access to affordable spay/neuter […]

By the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) On Friday, May 8, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adults ages 2 and older. The […]