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The City of Toccoa has announced that in light of COVID-19, the city will continue to provide essential services to the residents of Toccoa. According to Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter City Hall will continue to be closed to all walk-in traffic. “In an effort to comply with Governor Kemp’s executive orders we have made some changes at City Hall as […]
Read moreThe U.S. Census is underway, but the coronavirus pandemic is putting a hold on their door-to-door campaign. The Census started, officially, on Wednesday, April 1. However, people who were hired to canvass neighborhoods received an email this week telling them their start dates have been pushed back to at least May. In a press release issued this week, the Census […]
Read moreNinth District Opportunity has received funding to help the elderly, and other low-income households pay their summer cooling bills. Low-income households with residents over the age of 65 are now eligible to apply for assistance. According to Paula Duley with Ninth District Opportunity in Toccoa, if you are over 65 and need help paying your electric bills through the summer […]
Read moreThe latest count of Covid-19 confirmed cases is now at six in Stephens County according to the Department of Public Health. Tonight’s information has Franklin County with five confirmed cases, Hart County and Rabun County with three, and Habersham County with two. Statewide there has been 6,383 Covid-19 confirmed cases, and 208 deaths.
Read moreGovernor Kemp’s Shelter-In-Place order takes effect at 6:00 P.M. Friday and expires Monday, April 13th at 11:59 P.M. Here is a summary of the statewide Shelter-in-Place: All residents and visitors in Georgia are required to shelter in place within their home or place of residence. They are to limit social interaction to prevent the spread of the virus unless they […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Complaints are coming in about crowds at Lake Hartwell beaches and on the islands not adhering to the social distance mandate from Governor Brian Kemp. Several weeks ago, Kemp ordered people to stay home and if you do go out keep at least six feet from others in an attempt to curb the spread of the […]
Read moreStephens County Hospital continues to post daily updates on COVID-19 and the cases that are being treated at the hospital. According to Vice President of Physician Practices Van Loskoski the hospital continues to test patients who present symptoms aligned with the virus. As of Friday afternoon, the hospital had tested 50 individuals for the virus, with 27 receiving negative results, […]
Read moreOut of caution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, several local agencies have announced cancellations of group activities, in Toccoa-Stephens County and surrounding area. Schools -ALL K-12 Public schools in Georgia are closed by Executive Order of the Governor through the remainder of the school year. – North Georgia Technical College announces that exclusive online instruction will be extended through the […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, Stephens County Hospital Vice President of Physician Practices Van Loskoski announced the hospital is treating three patients for COVID-19. Loskoski gave the same total of three earlier today. In total, the hospital has now tested 40 patients for the virus, with 19 receiving negative results and 18 results still pending. Loskoski says the hospital has partnered with two […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Stephens County, three of which are being treated by Stephens County Hospital. In Franklin County, the Department of Public Health is also reporting five confirmed cases; whereas, Hart County remains at three confirmed cases of COVID-19. In Habersham and Rabun Counties, both are reporting two […]
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