Category: News

The Stephens County Election Office has released some important upcoming dates for the June Runoff Election. According to Stephens County Election Supervisor Krista Terry, June 10 is the final day to submit an application requesting an absentee ballot for the runoff. She says June 13 marks the start of the advance voting period. The Advance Voting Period will run from […]

Main Street Toccoa is kicking off its Ida Cox Summer Music Series this Saturday, June 4. The annual summer music series runs through August. Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says this year’s concert series will be a combination of returning and new performers. Crosby says Toccoa Jazz has opened the summer concert series for several years in a […]

Family Connection of Stephens County has partnered with The Hope Center for a community cook-out. According to Family Connection of Stephens County Executive Director Kelly O’Shields, the Cook-Out will be held on Thursday, June 9, at 10 a.m. She says several community organizations will set-up on The Hope Center lawn to provide attendees with valuable information about the services they […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners recently approved a variance request despite opposition from the public. Last week, during the Commission’s regular scheduled meeting, County Administrator Phyllis Ayers explained that Brad Carvin is requesting a lot size variance for three parcels located on Old Mill Road, in Eastanollee. “Property is currently zoned as residential single, proposed action to be taken […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre’s Summer Movie Series starts today. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the series will kick-off with two screenings of Tom & Jerry at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m. today. Mayhugh says come see Tom & Jerry as the lovable cat and mouse duo continue their rivalry on the big screen. She says the […]

Main Street Toccoa is kicking off its Ida Cox Summer Music Series this Saturday, June 4. The annual summer music series runs through August. Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says this year’s concert series will be a combination of returning and new performers. Crosby says Toccoa Jazz has opened the summer concert series for several years in a […]

Stephens County residents who recycle will soon experience a change. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, the County’s recycling program has run into a change after the City’s vendor will no longer take anything except #1 and #2 plastic bottles with necks. Any other plastic such as bags, swimming pools, strawberry containers, etc. will cause the entire load to […]

As a reminder, Lake Louise Road will be closing again. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, this closing will be for repairs to the railroad. Ayers announced that the railroad will be making the repairs beginning on June 6, 2022. She says the repairs, detours and traffic control will all be handled by the railroad. Ayers noted that this […]

The Toccoa City Commission held a public hearing during its recent meeting to consider a rezoning request. Toccoa Mayor Jeanette Jamieson explained that the rezoning request is from Cynthia D. Miller for the Estate Property of George Miller located at 103 South Pine Street. The public hearing was opened by City Attorney John Dickerson, who invited the public to come […]

Local veteran groups join to remember those who lost their lives in service of their country. A special Memorial Day service under the pavilion at Camp Toccoa was held on Monday. During the service, Rick Hack with the VFW, says it’s important to remember the fallen soldiers who died protecting their country. Monday’s service was co-sponsored by the VFW Post […]