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The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting 119 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 5,670 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. In Stephens County there has been a total of 373 hospitalizations due to the virus since the start of the pandemic. The latest report was released Thursday afternoon. In the last […]

The Toccoa Police Department responded to an overdose at 86 Green Wood Circle on January 1. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize says upon arrival officers and EMS personnel were able to resuscitate the victim. Evidence and interviews at the scene determined that the victim likely overdosed on heroin. Mize says on January 3, the case was assigned to the Toccoa […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners recently met for its regular scheduled meeting, during which, the Commission approved a motion to exchange approximately 4.708 acres on School Circle with the property located on Wolf Pit Road with the Stephens County Board of Education. Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers says the property will be surveyed after approval. Ayers adds that she’ll […]

Just a brief announcement from Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick, all jurors summoned to appear for Jury Duty on Monday, February 7, do not need to report. All cases have been settled for the week. Again, all jurors summoned to appear for Jury Duty on Monday, February 7, do not need to report. All cases have been settled […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting 119 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 5,661 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. In Stephens County there has been a total of 372 hospitalizations due to the virus since the start of the pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. In the last […]

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the suspect wanted in connection to a recent Toccoa robbery. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, Joshua James Mull, 28 of Demorest was identified as the suspect who allegedly robbed the Hibachi Grill and Buffet off Big A Road, in Toccoa, on January 13. Mize says with the help of some citizens, […]

District 2 Public Health has announced new ways to get at-home COVID testing kits. According to District 2 Public Health’s Public Information Officer Natasha Young, ordering at-home testing kits have been made easier. She says there is a hotline available in addition to the online ordering option. All U.S. Residents can now order free household COVID-19 test kits online at […]

State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that all 12 regional commissions in the state recorded increases in unemployment rates. In the Georgia Mountains Region, which includes Stephens, Franklin, and Hart Counties, the December preliminary unemployment rate was up two-tenths to 1.9 percent, the rate was 3.9 percent one year ago. Initial claims for unemployment were up 14% in December. […]

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding a recent chase and wreck that occurred Tuesday in Stephens County. The chase ended when the suspect wrecked his car on Fernside Drive. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley says on February 1, at approximately 2:30 p.m. deputies from his office were notified of a vehicle pursuit coming into Stephens County from […]

The Toccoa Police Department is trying to locate a suspect wanted in connection to a recent shooting. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on January 29, officers responded to a residence on Falls Park Drive in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers made contact with the victim and witnesses. Officers were advised by witnesses that […]