The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
CHARLES ANTHONY, WLHR A Martin Man suffered severe injuries in a wreck involving a John Deere Tractor last week. It happened the morning of May 27 when 80-year-old Thomas McCay of Martin was traveling south on Highway 17 in the right hand lane and was struck by a Ford pickup truck driven by 75-year-old James McCollum of Toccoa. According to […]
Read moreThe Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter is currently overloaded with animals, specifically cats. Executive Director Jeff Roberts said they have over 200 animals, with over 130 of them being cats and they need help from the public. “We need the help because every cage we have is full so we need people to either help with adopting or really need some […]
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The City of Toccoa’s 2016 water quality report is now available and it concludes safe drinking water. All Georgia Community Water Systems are required to provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report to their customers and to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division by July 1. The reports inform people about the water they drink and let them know if there are […]
Read moreGeorgia DNR Officer Craig Fulghum reports a tragic accident at Lake Hartwell over the weekend that resulted in the death of a Demorest man. According to Fulghum, at 8:20 on Saturday night, Georgia DNR game wardens and the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible drowning call on Lake Hartwell. Witnesses say that Eric Garrison Thurmond, 45 of Demorest, […]
Read moreAt their work session last Wednesday, the Stephens County Board of Education approved a new assistant principal for Stephens County High School. Jessica Simmons will start as assistant principal effective July, 1, 2017. The board also approved some new teachers, a parent mentor and substitute bus driver.
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Toccoa Police Chief Tim Jarrell reports the arrest of four individuals for entering unlocked vehicles on multiple roads in Toccoa. All of the vehicles that were entered were unlocked and items taken include handguns, money, purses and wallets. According to Jarrell, the four individuals arrested for these crimes are believed to be responsible for other thefts around the city, but […]
Read moreAnyone interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling can now consider attending Truett McConnell University. The college announced this addition to their curriculum yesterday and said the program will be offered beginning August 2017. The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling is the fifth master’s degree program at Truett McConnell and will offer a variety of courses […]
Read moreThe Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be cautious when dealing with AmeriServ Electrical, Inc. Complaints have been sent to an address listed as 5126 Bristol Industrial Way, Suite 100, Buford, GA 30518-1771. However, complaints sent to that address, and a subsequent post office box, were returned. When BBB contacted them via phone call, they claimed their current address […]
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At the Stephens County Board of Education work session on Wednesday, the board discussed the upcoming SPLOST. Superintendent Bryan Dorsey said there will be a bond validation to allow the board to go to Superior Court to be able to issue bonds up to 13.5 million dollars that the board has already approved. Dorsey said this is just a legal […]
Read moreJob seekers looking for help will want to visit the Royston Public Library next month That’s where the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission’s Workforce Development Career Coach will be located on Monday, June 12. The library is located at 634 Franklin Springs Street in Royston. Instructor Micah Thomas said it’s a good opportunity to get some free help finding work. He said […]
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