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If you are still considering working in the 2020 U.S. Census, another job fair is coming up in September in Toccoa. The 2020 Census begins April 1, 2020 and the U.S. Census Bureau is looking for men and women to work either full or part-time. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social […]

State Senator John Wilkinson said he is honored to have been appointed to a new committee. Wilkinson was recently appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to chair the Senate Study Committee on Reducing Georgia’s Cost of Doing Business. The Committee was created under Georgia Senate Resolution 433 and passed this past Legislative session. Under the Resolution, the Committee will study […]

Georgia’s unemployment rate dipped in July by a percentage point to 3.6 percent. That’s down from 3.8 percent a year ago and down slightly from the national rate last month, which stood at 3.7 percent. Georgia’s labor force slipped again in July, dropping by less than 1,000 versus a total work force of more than 5.1 million. Even with the […]

In Habersham County, a Clarkesville man faces multiple drug charges after a three-month investigation by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office. Early Saturday morning, Deputies with the Habersham County Sheriff’s office, along with Agents of the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) executed a search warrant at 200 Midland Drive, Clarkesville. During the search, authorities located approximately one quarter pound […]

The Stephens County History Museum recognized the historic Oak Hill Elementary School on Thursday with a special dedication. Stephens County History Museum Executive Director Brenda Carlin unveiled a plaque during the event at the Historic Train Depot. She says the school was the first and last combined all African-American elementary school in Stephens County before integration. The school was in […]

Qualifying begins today for three Toccoa City Commission seats. According to Toccoa City Clerk Fredda Wheeler the qualifying period will run until Wednesday, August 21. The three seats that are open will include Seat 1, which is currently held by Toccoa Mayor Gail Fry; Seat 2, which is currently held by Commissioner Terry Carter; and Seat 4, which is currently […]

Two South Carolina men are behind bars charged with going on a crime spree that ran from Toccoa-Stephens County to Greenville. According to a report on WSPA-TV in Greenville, the pair were arrested Thursday in Clemson after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Clemson Police say the vehicle had been reported stolen from Greenville when it was […]

Construction activity for the I-85 widening project continues and motorists going to and from the metro Atlanta area can expect lane closures all along the construction route beginning tonight. The Georgia Department of Transportation says asphalt paving will necessitate single lane closures along I-85 in both directions between SR 211 in Barrow County to Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett County. […]

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday for 18-year old Anna Whitlock, who was killed Friday morning in a fatal crash in Stephens County. Whitlock was a freshman at Piedmont College and was on her way to class when the accident happened. She is the daughter of Joey and Leigh Whitlock.  The Reverend Joey Whitlock is the Pastor of Toccoa Creek […]

The Georgia State Patrol continues to investigate a fatal wreck Friday morning that took the life of an 18-year old Carnesville woman. It happened about 9a Friday morning at the intersection of Georgia Highways 106 and 320 near the Franklin/Stephens County line. GSP, EMS, and Sheriff’s deputies from both counties responded. According to the Georgia State Patrol Toccoa Post, a […]