The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
A pedestrian was struck by a car yesterday. According to reports, the victim was stuck by a vehicle, while in the parking lot of South Side Package, located on the corner of Hill and East Currahee Streets. It happened around 5:30 p.m. The victim was critically injured in the accident and was airlifted to a larger hospital for treatment. No […]
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The American Legion Post 104, in Toccoa, is gearing up for its annual Moogy Que. This year’s annual barbeque event is slated for Saturday, October 20, at the American Legion Post, located at 610 East Doyle Street. William Tucker, with Post 104, invites the community to come out and support the American Legion’s annual event. He says that each plate […]
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The first week of early voting wraps up today in Stephens County. But, you still have time to cast an early ballot before the November 2 deadline. Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran says that there has been a good voter turnout this week. He encourages the community to take advantage of the early voting period, and skip the lines on […]
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Hurricane Michael has had a huge impact on some of Georgia’s most important crops, including the Poultry and Cattle industries. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is coordinating efforts to assist recovery in the areas affected most by Hurricane Michael. “Michael’s impact has been the most widespread and devastating hurricane in recent memory to impact Georgia’s agriculture industry,” Agriculture Commissioner Gary […]
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Just a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk Beth Rider, the entrance to the Historic Courthouse on Tugalo Street is closed due to construction. Rider advises the community to use the Doyle Street entrance until further notice. Anyone needing to enter the Historic County Courthouse through a handicap accessible entrance to only use the Tugalo Street entrance. For questions regarding […]
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Students, staff, and faculty at Stephens County Middle School will be saying farewell to Principal Michael Shawler at the end of this academic year. During the recent Stephens County Board of Education meeting, the board accepted his resignation effective June 30, 2019. Shawler began his tenure at Stephens County Middle School during the 2017-2018 academic year; however, his career in […]
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Time to fill up that freezer with one of the healthiest meats available. The Georgia deer firearms season opens this Saturday and continues through January 13 statewide. Georgia hunters will have access to more than one million acres of public hunting land across the state, including over 100 state-operated wildlife management areas. Georgia DNR Law Enforcement officer Craig Fulghum says […]
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As we have been telling you, there is no cure for rabies either in pets or in people, but you can protect them and your family. That’s why the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia will be holding their fall rabies clinic Saturday. This is the shelter’s second low-cost rabies clinics of the year. According to Shelter Manager Tammie Jourdenais, […]
Read moreA body found in a Jackson County park has been identified. According to Nellie Miles with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the victim is identified as 41-year old Buford “Mac” Evans of Winder. Evans was found in a creek October 11 by a visitor to Sells Mill Park in Hoschton. The body was sent to the GBI Crime Lab for […]
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The annual winners of a community award in Lavonia have been announced. Earlier this month, Logan and Andie Mathis were named as the recipients of the 15th annual Margaret Ayers Award for Civic Health in Lavonia. The award is presented by the Lavonia Clinic and the Northeast Georgia Regional Medical Associates. It honors a community member for volunteerism, exceptional character, […]
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