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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 […]

Main Street Toccoa will hold its annual Main Street Awards Program today; however, this year’s award ceremony will be held virtually. According to Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby the awards ceremony will be streamed on the Main Street Toccoa Facebook page beginning at 6 p.m. tonight. She says the decision to hold the event virtually was made to […]

Stephens County Search and Rescue is in need of volunteers. The unit is looking for volunteers for boat crew, diver, tender, communications, logistics or wilderness search. If you’re interested in volunteering with Stephens County Search and Rescue the group meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held today. For […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 63 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, and 13 more positive cases of the virus bringing the total to 2,630 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with one more death bringing that total to 113 and now 4,284 […]

Tuesday, the federal government announced that Georgia will begin receiving 25,000+ more COVID-19 vaccines weekly. This is a 16% increase from the previous allotment of 120,000 doses each week, bringing the new weekly total to 145,900 doses. “Thanks to the Trump administration and Operation Warp Speed, the vaccine was created and made available to Georgians in record speed. Today, the […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved an ordinance for the 2021 General Election for the City of Toccoa at its meeting on Monday. According to City Manager Billy Morse, there are two City Commission seats that will be up for grabs during the election on November 2. He says the terms for Post 3 and Post 5, currently chaired by Mayor […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 63 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County, and 22 more positive cases of the virus bringing the total to 2,617 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon. The latest report has Habersham County with three more deaths bringing that total to 112 and now 4,276 […]