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Stephens County Middle School marks Black History Month. The school held its annual Black History Month assembly on Friday. This year’s guest speaker was Quintunya Chapman-Hamilton. She ran track at the University of Georgia and also has competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Chapman-Hamilton talked to the students about four points. The first was to be smart. She said it […]
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As polls are set to open soon for Stephens County voters to decide whether or not to renew the school system’s E-SPLOST for five more years, school officials are again detailing the plans for the money that would be collected. Stephens County School Superintendent Bryan Dorsey says that maintenance and technology needs across the system would be one major priority. […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School soccer program will use a game next month to raise funds to help give back to those who have served and are serving our country. On March 14, part of the ticket proceeds from the Stephens County High School home soccer matches against Lumpkin County will go to benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation. Stephens County […]
Read moreBy Charles Robertson, WLHR Radio, Lavonia The 21st annual Polar bear Plunge and Winter Festival on Lake Hartwell has been moved. The Plunge will still take place Saturday along with the Winter Festival and Chili Cookoff. However, while it was originally set to be at the Big Oaks Recreation Area this year, the event has been moved back to the […]
Read moreLeadership Toccoa-Stephens County graduates another group of adults and youth. The graduation ceremony took place back on Thursday, February 16 for the 13 adults that went through the adult Leadership class, as well as the 21 high school seniors that went through the youth class. This year’s guest speaker at the graduation ceremony was Mrs. Ginger Herring, the President of […]
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Officials release more details on an economic development project in Stephens County. The Georgia Department of Economic Development today is identifying “Project Orange” as an expansion by ASI Southeast in Stephens County. ASI Southeast, which makes washroom accessories, toilet partitions, and lockers, is building a new $16 million manufacturing facility in Toccoa that will create 50 jobs. The building, located […]
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Stephens County Commissioners appear closer to having a proposed sign ordinance ready for the public and the commission to consider. Last Friday, the county commission met for its yearly planning session and retreat to look at the year ahead. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, one of the main topics on the agenda last Friday was the sign ordinance. […]
Read moreNorth Georgia Technical College is opening the international door for Engineering Technology students. Leaders of the Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland and the Technical College System of Georgia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a partnership giving Georgia and Irish students expanded educational opportunities. North Georgia Technical College was selected as one of two Georgia technical colleges […]
Read moreBig A Elementary School will have a new principal next year. Dr. Phyllis Carson has announced her retirement effective on May 31 and it was accepted by the Stephens County Board of Education at their meeting on Tuesday. Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Stephens County High School Assistant Prinicipal and CTAE Director Natalie […]
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Stephens County Hospital is asking the Stephens County Commission to back $15 million in bonds in an effort to try and turn around the hospital’s financial situation. The county commission and Hospital Authority met Tuesday night in a called meeting. Hospital officials are asking for $5 million of that $15 million to be in the initial form of a short […]
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