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When the new four-lane Georgia Highway 17 is finished, it will be getting itself an official name. 28th District State Representative Dan Gasaway said they are branding the four-lane Georgia Highway 17 from Interstate 85 at Lavonia all the way through Stephens County to the Tom Arrendale Interchange in Habersham County as the Currahee Parkway. Gasaway said the goal is […]

Stephens County Hospital celebrates its new general surgeons. On Wednesday, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the hospital’s general surgery practice, which opened a few months ago. Staffing the practice are Dr. Mark Herndon and Dr. Dearl Birdsong. Hospital Administrator Lynne Anderson said that they are well-trained general surgeons the hospital is thrilled to have on […]

The city of Toccoa will host a special week of activities to celebrate Georgia Cities Week later this month. This year’s theme for Georgia Cities Week is “Go To Town.” Georgia Cities Week, sponsored each year by the Georgia Municipal Association, is designed as an opportunity to showcase and celebrate cities and the services they provide. Special events in Toccoa […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Hart EMC is working on two major line improvement projects this summer and one is already underway. In Franklin County, crews have been working along Highway 328, the Gumlog Road, switching out power poles. Hart EMC spokesman Keith Brown said crews are upgrading the power lines to accommodate more customers. “We’re upgrading the due […]

State health officials have issued a warning reminding people to be aware of the presence and danger of rabies. A press release from District Two Public Health said that although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild animals. District Two Public Health said incidents of animal rabies in the area […]

A statewide organization recognizes Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful. Recently, Keep Georgia Beautiful honored Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful with the Governor’s Circle Award. KTSCB received the award officially at the State Capitol as part of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation’s Annual Legislative Day. The Governor’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance by certified affiliates in reducing litter, minimizing waste, and greening local […]

A controlled burn in the region brings smoke over Toccoa, Stephens County, and the surrounding area. The Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the controlled burn took place during the day Tuesday in Habersham County. According to an announcement received from the Forestry Commission on Tuesday afternoon, the controlled burn was expected to spread smoke over Stephens, Habersham, Rabun, Franklin, and […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia The Hart County Charter School System is the recipient of an AdvancED School System Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. The national commission confers the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement accreditation seal. Hart County School Superintendent Jay Floyd said this means that the system and all of […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said that advocates of Lake Hartwell seeking a volunteer opportunity are invited to apply for two positions at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hartwell Project site for the 2016 recreation season. According to the Corps, the volunteer positions available are for day use gatehouse attendants and in-campground cleanup assistants. Corps officials said the […]