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On Friday the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce met at the new Kinetic Windstream Retail Store, located at 166 Tugalo Street, in Toccoa, for a ribbon tying ceremony. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen says the ribbon tying ceremony symbolizes a community coming around a business in support of the services it provides. According to Windstream Retail Manager […]

Beginning on Monday, April 26, Doyle Street, from Sage Street to Pond Street will be closed for road work, weather permitting. Again, beginning on Monday, April 26, Doyle Street, from Sage to Pond Streets will be closed for road work.

The City of Toccoa is requesting the public’s help in determining the future direction of the City of Toccoa. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, in March 2021, the City of Toccoa began the five-year update to the City Comprehensive Plan which will determine the future direction of community endeavors. The plan, according to Hamilton, makes use of community […]

Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley has announced that six of his employees have been promoted. He says the promotions are from the Jail Division, Uniform Patrol Division, and Courthouse Security Division. A commemoration was held on Monday, April 19. Staff Sergeant Asia Shealer will be second-in-command at the Stephens County Jail. Staff Sergeant Shealer’s duties will be serving as an […]

The Toccoa City Commission will meet on Monday for its regular scheduled meeting. The meeting will be conducted through teleconference. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting can dial-in at 706-898-5160. After dialing in you’ll be prompted to input the code 790453. Up for consideration is a Standard Utility Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Water Line Work on […]

The Petty Hearts, a nationally touring Tom Petty tribute band, is making their way to the Historic Ritz Theatre. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the Petty Hearts will perform on Friday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. She says The Petty Hearts perform faithful renditions of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ extensive catalog including dozens of his best-known […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting 79 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,951 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with 150 deaths and now 4,623 positive cases of the virus. In other neighboring counties, Franklin County […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Post-Legislative Coffee next week at the Reflections Event Center, located at 201 Black Mountain Road. State Senator Bo Hatchett and State Representative Chris Erwin will be discussing some of the issues and legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen says the event is […]

The Department of Public Health has announced changes to health department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule. According to Public Information Officer Dave Palmer, the change will allow county health departments to continue vaccinations and expand hours for other health department services. In Stephens County, Stephens County Health Department will continue to administer vaccines at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, located at 995 East […]

A Habersham County man has been arrested for attempted arson. According to John F. King, Commissioner of Insurance and Fire Safety, 23-year-old Michael Jurado was arrested on charges of 1st Degree Arson, 2nd Degree Criminal Damage to Property, and Simple Assault under the Domestic Violence Act. The incidence occurred around 5:49 p.m. on Friday, April 16, at a 1,000-square-foot structure […]