Category: News

Tates Creek Baptist Church will host a Sunday Night Singing with the Johnson Edition on Sunday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Tates Creek Baptist Church is located at 150 Highway 184 North in Toccoa.

By Governor Brian Kemp  Marty, the girls, and I send our deepest condolences to Senator Lindsey Graham’s family, colleagues, and our neighbors in South Carolina during this difficult time.

By WorkSource Georgia Mountains If you are looking for employment, remember you only get one chance to make a first impression! As you attend job fairs and meet employers, think about the person they see when they meet you. You want them to take notice and have a positive first impression!

By Sheriff Mark Gerrells of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office On June 10, 2026, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspected aggravated animal cruelty, and an investigation was immediately launched. Over the course of several weeks, deputies interviewed witnesses, reviewed evidence, and worked closely with Rabun County Animal Control. The investigation established probable cause that an animal […]

The Toccoa Police Department investigated an incident at the Eastonallee Walmart store on Thursday, July 9, around 4:30 p.m., explains Toccoa Police Chief Bruce Carlisle. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded and assisted in the case. The store was not closed or evacuated. The two juveniles have been charged with acting in an unruly/ungovernable manner in a public setting. This […]

By the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

By the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced an updated Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm their shared commitment to protecting consumers from heavy metals and other contaminants in food.  For decades, the U.S. Department of […]

Stephens County 911 & Emergency Management, Georgia is launching the Stephens County Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry, a new initiative designed to help save lives during cardiac emergencies, says Director Danielle Rhodes. AED registration is free, and information submitted will be maintained by Stephens County 911 for emergency response purposes. To learn more, visit https://stephenscountyga.gov/emergency-911/ Stephens County 911 Launches Countywide […]

Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory is holding a back-to-school supply drive from July 13-24, and invites the community to donate items, says Funeral Director Brandy Carlson. You can drop off back-to-school supply donations at Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, which is located at 90 South Pond Street in Toccoa.