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The latest report from the Georgia Department of Public Health showed only 14 more positive Covid-19 cases in the six county area of Stephens, Habersham, Franklin, Rabun, Hart, and Banks, but additional deaths in Habersham and Rabun counties. The latest report was released Thursday afternoon. The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 69 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County […]

Five Toccoa residents face charges after a physical domestic call came in to the Toccoa Police Department. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on February 15, around 5:00 p.m. officers responded to Falls Park Apartments in reference to a physical domestic in progress. He says contact was made with Jameita Cowles and Kevin Washington. Washington was bleeding from his […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce met on Thursday to celebrate one of its newest members, Miracles Happen Recovery Residence, with a Ribbon Tying Ceremony. Miracles Happen Recovery Residence is located at 209 Mitchell Street, in Toccoa. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen explained the significance of a ribbon tying ceremony. Barbara Kesler is the Chief Administrative Officer […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre’s Spring Movie Series continues today in downtown Toccoa. This year’s theme is Take Me Out to the Ballgame, with all movies being based on the game of baseball. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, the Spring Movie Series will continue each Friday in February with two screenings at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. each […]

The Georgia Department of Labor is offering advice for individuals who may receive a 1099-G tax form but who did not file an unemployment insurance claim last year or had an employer who filed a claim on their behalf without their knowledge. Labor departments across the United States are addressing these 1099-G tax form issues and the GDOL is issuing […]

The Stephens County Board of Education has hired a Deputy Superintendent to serve under Stephens County School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Oldham. On Tuesday, at the Board of Education regular scheduled meeting, the board went into executive session to discuss personnel, after coming out the board voted and approved the school system’s HR Report. The HR Report named Dr. Matthew Thompson […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners deemed several items as surplus during its meeting last week. Two of the surplus items were properties located at 69 Bel Aire Drive and 85 Biscayne Drive. According to County Administrator Phyllis Ayers the two properties will be deemed surplus and authorized for sale as per sealed bid. Ayers says that by selling the […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health has announced its plans to launch a new COVID vaccine dashboard on the DPH website at dph.georgia.gov. The dashboard will provide a detailed, transparent picture of vaccination administration in Georgia. According to Nancy Nydam with the Department of Public Health, as part of the transition to the new dashboard, you will see a one-time […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 69 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,811 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. The latest report still has Habersham County with 133 deaths and now 4,500 positive cases of the virus. In other neighboring counties, Franklin […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting 69 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,806 residents testing positive for the virus, since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with 133 deaths and now 4,491 positive cases of the virus. In other neighboring counties, Franklin County […]