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Stephens County Commissioners start planning for the year ahead. The county commission and staff gathered for a retreat Friday to talk a number of different items. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said it was a busy day as the commissioners talked about 17 different topics. Ayers said the retreat gives the commissioners an opportunity to let staff know what their thoughts […]

The annual Toccoa Main Street Awards will take place later today. The annual reception will be held at the SchaeferCenter  beginning at 5:00 p.m. with light refreshments.  This year the program will consist of a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and an Awards Program beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 6:30 p.m. At the Toccoa Main Street Awards, the Downtown Development […]

A Toccoa man faces a local charge and possibly federal charges after an investigation that culminated in two search warrants last week. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said that 67-year-old Paul Coy Hulse of Toccoa was arrested last week on a local charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Shirley said it started when officials at the […]

Dr. Elizabeth Pinkerton will continue serving as the Stephens County Board of Education Chair for another year. The board selected Pinkerton to serve as chair at its meeting Tuesday. Pinkerton took over as Chair last year after the resignation of former Chair Jerry Steele from the board. She said she is glad to serve as the Board of Education Chair […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Ty Cobb Healthcare is selling off its existing nursing home facilities in Royston, Hartwell and Comer. In a brief press release issued last week, Ty Cobb CEO Greg Hearn announced Ty Cobb has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Community Health Services of Georgia and its affiliate Ethica Health and Retirement Communities for […]

A candidate is throwing his hat in the ring for Congress in northeast Georgia. Speaking at a rally held January 18 at the Gainesville Civic Center, David Vogel announced his decision to run as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 9th District. The seat is currently held by Republican Doug Collins. According to his website, votevogel.org, […]

Toccoa marks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Monday, Trinity C.M.E. Church again hosted the annual interfaith service. That was followed by the annual march from the Church to ToccoaCity Hall. Once at Toccoa City Hall, the winner of this year’s essay contest on Dr. King read their winning essay. This year’s winner was Michael Earle-Lyles, a sixth grader at […]

Stephens County Hospital receives some positive financial news. Monday, the Hospital Authority met for a regular monthly meeting. During that meeting, Stephens County Hospital reported that it had received its completed audit for Fiscal Year 2013, which ended on September 30, 2013. Stephens County Hospital Administrator Ed Gambrell said that the hospital’s auditing firm, Dixon Hughes and Goodman, presented a […]

The Georgia Department of Transportation is announcing its road work schedule for Stephens and surrounding counties this week. In Stephens County, a crew will mow the slopes alongside State Route 365. The shoulders will be closed as this work occurs. Also in Stephens County, another crew will be sealing the joints on the State Route 17 Alternate bridge over the […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Franklin County is looking for a new Elections Superintendent. Former Elections Superintendent Tess Eubanks has resigned. Her last day was last Friday, January 10. “She said an opportunity had presented itself that she could not refuse,” said Franklin County Manager John Phillips Wednesday. “She said she has enjoyed working here but this opportunity came […]