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Authorities in Stephens County have filed more charges against a Toccoa man in connection to a series of burglaries in the city and county. Late last month, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28-year-old Joshua Cole Harrison of Sunset Road in Toccoa and charged him in connection with 13 residential burglaries in Stephens County. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter continues to deal with financial challenges. Monday, the Shelter Board met and discussed the current financial picture. Currently, Shelter Director Jeff Roberts said that financial picture includes a budget deficit of $22,964. Projected over a whole year, Roberts said that if nothing changes, the deficit could end up in the $60,000 range. Three of the […]

The next court date in the case of Wilbros vs. the Georgia Environmental Protection Division takes place later today. Administrative Law Judge Ronit Walker with the Office of State Administrative Hearings will hear oral arguments in Wilbros’ appeal of the EPD’s administrative order against the facility at 1:30 p.m. today at the OSAH office in Atlanta. The oral arguments will […]

As the holiday season continues, the calls for donations will be on the rise. With that in mind, the Better Business Bureau is urging people to give wisely this holiday season. Northeast Georgia Better Business Bureau President Fred Elsberry says people should be very careful when considering where to donate their money all year round, not just during the holidays. […]

A Toccoa man pleads guilty in connection to a 2012 fatal motorcycle crash in Stephens County. 34-year-old Joshua Lamar Hanley entered a guilty plea in front of Judge Chan Caudell in Stephens County Superior Court on Monday. Hanley pleaded guilty to one count of Homicide by Vehicle in the First Degree in connection with the death of Lisa Childs Terrell […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce names its new President. Monday, The Chamber announced the selection of Julie Paysen as the new Chamber President in a press release. Paysen replaces Wendi Bailey, who retired in August after serving as Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President for nearly eight years. Paysen’s first day on the job was Monday. Most recently, Paysen served […]

Teachers, parents, students, and others supporting Stephens County High School Agriculture Teacher Daniel Hebert make their feelings known to the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter Board. The shelter board met Monday at Toccoa City Hall. Hebert was summoned to appear in Stephens County Magistrate Court this month on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty for reportedly castrating two cats during an […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter Board gives Shelter Director Jeff Roberts a one-year extension. Shelter Board Chair Stanley London made the announcement Monday. He said the one-year extension of Roberts’ contract came by a 5-1 vote, with board member Joan Allen voting “no.” “I think right now, he is just getting things worked out from the previous situations we have […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia More charges could be leveled against the driver who plowed head on into a family vehicle Friday, killing a Franklin County couple and their 5-year old daughter. Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said Monday that Marco Hernandez remains hospitalized from injuries he received from the wreck. The wreck happened at about 3:30 p.m. Friday on […]

North Georgia Technical College is announcing the semi-finalists for this year’s Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership, or GOAL Award, at the school. The GOAL Program is designed to spotlight outstanding achievement by students in the Georgia Technical College System and to emphasize the importance of technical education in today’s global workplace. GOAL candidates are nominated by an instructor and must […]