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Employment is up in the Georgia Mountains region, as unemployment rates drop in September. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said earlier this week that the unemployment rate in the Georgia Mountain Region fell in September as the number of employed residents increased and unemployment claims declined. During the month of September, unemployment rates were at 3.6 percent down from 4.1 […]

The speaker for the monthly Veterans Coffee has been announced as Vietnam veteran, George Shipley. Shipley, of the Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class, will be talking about the Navy’s Field Medical Corps, MOS 8404, which is specific to the United States Marine Corps Fleet Marine Force Service. He will share his thoughts on what he felt his unique experience did for […]

During the recent Stephens County Commission meeting, the commission voted and approved to move forward with adding Sunday Alcohol Sales to a forthcoming ballot in an upcoming election. There are two available dates that the County could hold either a special election on March 20, 2018 or the County can have the question on the ballot for May 22, 2018, […]

The Stephens County Board of Education had a Special Called Meeting yesterday morning to discuss selling an undeveloped plot of land. After a brief Executive Session, the board voted and approved the contract to sell 15.34 acres located on Rose Lane, in Toccoa, to Janice English. To property will be sold for $75,000 cash, and a closing will take place […]

Oconee County, SC officials are asking for the public’s help to find a Walhalla man wanted for a number of break-ins. 26-year old Timothy Moses Souden of Pine Manor Circle in Walhalla is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on seven outstanding arrest warrants including, one count of Grand Larceny, three counts of Petit Larceny and three counts of Breaking into […]

This is Red Ribbon week across the Country. The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the Nation and a way for people and communities to take a visible stand against drugs. Sponsored by the National Family Partnership, this year’s theme is, “Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free” and students nationwide are encouraged […]

This weekend Main Street Toccoa will celebrate the 41st annual Harvest Festival in Downtown Toccoa. The event will offer a collection of craft and food vendors and entertainment throughout the weekend. In addition to the craft and food vendors, the festival will feature entertainment options, ranging from music stages to a children’s “choo choo” train. Families will even be able […]

Gas prices continue to fall in the southeast and Georgia prices dropped almost a nickel during the past week. The 4.5 cent drop is the latest in a decline over the past 40 consecutive days, to a total drop of 37 cents according to AAA’s weekly fuel price report. Despite the downward trend, the state average is still about 18 […]

The 27th annual Children’s Costume Parade is slated for Oct. 31. This fun event features a costume contest and all the candy from downtown businesses that children can fit inside a plastic pumpkin. Along with the parade, will be a costume contest, with judges for any individual who would like to compete. The event is scheduled to begin promptly at […]