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Stephens County Hospital will host its COVID Vaccine Drive-Through this week to administer second doses to all those who received a first dose at the hospital’s drive-through vaccine clinic that was held on January 13. Only those who received a vaccine at the January 13 clinic will be allowed at the February 3 follow-up drive-through clinic. However, unlike the first […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting another death in Stephens County bringing the total to 64 COVID-related deaths, and 21 more positive cases of the virus bringing the total to 2,671 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Friday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with two more deaths bringing that total […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday for its regular scheduled meeting; during which, the board approved a motion to amend section 18 Buildings and Building Regulations. The amendment would chance article III, section 18.71 (a)(2) where a building permit is not required for less than 150 square feet. The change will now require building permits for structures […]

Stephens County Hospital will host its COVID Vaccine Drive-Through next week to administer second doses to all those who received a first dose at the hospital’s drive-through vaccine clinic that was held on January 13. Only those who received a vaccine at the January 13 clinic will be allowed at the February 3 follow-up drive-through clinic. However, unlike the first […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre is again offering a unique treat for Valentine’s Day. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, this valentine’s day, you can show your love, and the whole city, what your partner means to you. She says flowers and candy are nice, but, the Historic Ritz can “Put Your Love in Lights.” Mayhugh says for $20 […]

A Towns County Man has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting children online. According to ASAC Lindsay Marchant with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on Thursday, January 14, 49-year-old Jamie Burnette was charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children (possession of child sexual abuse material) by the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit. Marchant says multiple reports […]

Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that 418,584 Georgians who are 65+ have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Seniors who are 65+ are currently included in the expanded 1A criteria and are encouraged to make an appointment to receive their vaccine with a local health provider today. “Our top priority is getting vaccines in the arms of the most vulnerable Georgians: […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 63 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, and 20 more positive cases of the virus bringing the total to 2,650 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Thursday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with one more death bringing that total to 114 and now 4,297 […]

The Toccoa City Commission recently approved a resolution for a grant through the Georgia Council for the Arts. According to City Manager Billy Morse, the grant resolution would allow for the Historic Ritz Theatre to continue its Night at the Ritz Series. Morse says the grant will be applied to fund season five of the event series with the City […]

Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley has announced the 2020 Deputy and Jailer of the Year. Shirley says Daniel Dixon was nominated Deputy of the Year by his peers and has demonstrated an outstanding dedication to the community and to the Sheriff’s Office. Dixon was hired by Shirley in September of 2017 as a jailer. According to Shirley, Dixon worked his […]