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The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting a total of 1,350 positive cases of Covid-19 and 45 deaths in Stephens County since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Thursday afternoon. The latest report still has Habersham County with 77 deaths, and now 1,970 total positive cases of the virus. In other neighboring counties, […]

A former Forsyth County Chief Deputy was arrested and charged with distributing child pornography. According to a release issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, on Tuesday, November 10, 56-year-old Grady Sanford was arrested and charged with two counts of distribution of child pornography following a search warrant executed at 209 Windsor Green Court, in Canton, Georgia. An investigation into […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners held the second reading of its proposed ordinance regarding roads and bridges right-of-way and drainage system. During the recent Commission meeting, Stephens County Attorney Brian Ranck opened the public hearing for the second reading of the ordinance. He says the ordinance will address roads and drainage systems throughout the county. At a previous meeting, […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting two more deaths in Stephens County related to Covid-19 bringing the total to 45. DPH also reports a total of 1,341 positive cases of Covid-19 in Stephens County since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Wednesday afternoon. The latest report still has Habersham County with 77 […]

A local industry will be closing its doors during the first quarter of 2021. According to Stephen County Development Authority Executive Director Tim Martin, Eaton Corporation, located in Toccoa, have announced that they are in the process of closing its doors. Martin says the closure will displace 128 employees; however, he says those employees have several options available to them, […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting a total of 1,334 positive cases of Covid-19 in Stephens County and 43 deaths due to complications of Covid-19 since the beginning of the global pandemic. The latest report was released Tuesday afternoon. The latest report now has Habersham County with 77 deaths, and now 1,953 total positive cases of the […]

In Stephens County an audit of the Stephens County Registrar’s Office’s recent election will take place on Thursday, November 12. According to Stephens County Registrar Eureka Gober the audit will review ballots cast to determine whether the votes were counted accurately and if proper procedure were followed. She says the audit is open to the public and will begin at […]

In observance of Veterans Day, an event to honor local veterans will be held today at the Pavilion at Camp Toccoa at Currahee. This year’s theme for the Veterans Day Observance is Veterans talking about Veterans. According to organizer Rick Hack, following the presentation, the BPOE Elks Lodge 1820 of Toccoa will provide a free Veterans take-out lunch starting at […]

A recent overdose leads to the arrests and discovery of illicit narcotics, firearms and stolen property in Toccoa. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, on October 23, law enforcement officials responded to a call for service for an overdose that occurred at 201 West Doyle Street, in Toccoa. During the investigation, the Toccoa Police Department, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, […]

Veterans Day is coming up on Wednesday. A Veterans Day Observance will be held on Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the Pavilion at Camp Toccoa at Currahee, located at 2351 Ayersville Road, in Toccoa. This year’s Veterans Day Observance theme is Veterans talking about Veterans. According to organizer Rick Hack, following the presentation, the BPOE Elks Lodge 1820 […]