Category: News

Toccoa Falls College announced on Friday, March 13, that the college will move to an online format for instruction beginning on Monday, March 23 and continuing for two-weeks through Friday, April 3. According to officials with TFC, after monitoring information and obtaining additional medical guidance regarding COVID-19, the college made this decision out of an abundance of caution. TFC staff […]

The Toccoa Little League has announced, in response to the Coronavirus and in alignment with the Stephens County Board of Education and other local leagues, activities of the Toccoa Little League have been suspended, effective immediately, and will not resume prior to March 30, 2020. In a prepared statement, officials with the Toccoa Little League, writes “the safety of our […]

Stephens County officials have announced that due to the rising risk of Coronavirus all Recreation Department sporting events and Senior Center group activities have been canceled for the next 2 weeks. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, the cancelation begins today, Friday, March 13. She says as a government, Stephens County officials are taking COVID-19 seriously and will be […]

The Habersham County School System has announced it will be closing its schools for 2 weeks in response to Georgia Governor’s “call to action” for the coronavirus. The closure will begin on Monday, March 16 and run until Friday, March 27. All Habersham County Schools will implement its learning from home plan on Tuesday, March 17, with schools sharing the […]

In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), North Georgia Technical College has made the decision to suspend classes and activities on all campuses until March 20, 2020. Faculty and staff will be on campus next week. Dorm students will be allowed to stay in dorms and meals will be provided. According to a […]

The recent rainfall in the Savannah River basin has freed debris on Thurmond, Russell and Hartwell Lakes creating an increase in the number of hazards in the waters. According to Officials with the Savannah River Basin, the rainfalls not only have topped off the reservoirs, but also, they have loosened walkways, caused trees to collapse into the water and generally […]

Life Recovery in Toccoa-Stephens County begins on Monday. According to Ken Helmer, who is leading the group, the Life Recovery Group utilizes the Life Recovery Bible to help citizens struggling with addiction. Helmer says there is no cost for citizens to attend and participate in the program. The group will have its first meeting on Monday, March 16, at 11:00 […]

Stephens County Schools Superintendent Bryan Dorsey released the following statement last night. “The Stephens County Board of Education takes COVID-19 very seriously and continues to monitor the situation closely.  We have spoken to our local health department and have no reports in our area of a confirmed COVID-19 patient. As always, plans should be in place for emergency closings.  We […]

Stephens County State Court Judge James Irvin has issued a temporary order in Stephens County to address the growing risk of the Coronavirus. According Irvin, during the months of March and April, anyone requested to appear for state court will be excused, if such person is currently experiencing flu or flu-like symptoms; has experienced flu or flu-like symptoms within the […]

The City of Toccoa Utilities Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory effective today, Thursday, March 12, for the area located between the vicinity of Bend N Hickory Road. The advisory affects approximately 25 households in this area. Water pressure in this area was reduced to zero as City crews repaired a ruptured six-inch water main during the late night/early […]