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Stephens County has cancelled its April 4, Amnesty Day event. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers the cancelation comes as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She adds that county officials are looking at a later date to reschedule the event. The Stephens County Board of Commissioners just recently set the date of the annual event that allows Stephens […]

Stephens County Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest has announced information regarding carry licenses during the Judicial Emergency. According to a release issued by Ernest, Probate Courts across the state of Georgia will temporary suspend acceptance of applications for Weapons Carry Licenses and Renewal Weapons Carry Licenses pursuant to an Order of the Supreme Court of Georgia declaring a Judicial Emergency. […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 24, and all future meetings will be closed to the public until further notice due to the emergency situation of COVID-19. As a way to discourage groups of residents gathering in one place, the county has decided to broadcast their meetings by phone. According to Stephens County Clerk Beth Rider […]

Georgia Power has announced the temporary suspension of residential disconnections for 30 days. In effort to maintain its commitment to providing customers continued safe and reliable service, while offering updates on additional energy assistance programs and providing the latest scam avoidance tips as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the company began its temporary suspension on disconnections on Saturday, March 14. Georgia […]

Stephens County Hospital is posting daily updates on the Coronavirus on its website and Facebook Page to keep residents informed. According to Vice President of Physicians Practices Van Loskoski the updates will be posted daily at 9:30 a.m. He says the hospital has activated its Emergency Plan. “At this time, Stephens County Hospital has activated our Emergency Operations Plan in […]

In light of Stephens County Schools closing, the Stephens County School System is preparing to provide daily meals—Breakfast and Lunch—at no cost for children ages 18 and under. According to officials with the school system, children must be present to pick up meals. The drive-by meal pick-up will be held at Stephens County Middle School, and children will receive a […]

ReelWorks Studios CEO/Producer Rick Eldridge has announced the suspension of the movie production of The Mulligan for 30 days due to the national emergency conditions related to the Coronavirus. Eldridge says there is anticipation that there will be further restrictions mandated for travel and businesses; therefore, the production team wants to make this preemptive action before they further extend the […]

Dollar General is now dedicating the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers. On Tuesday, Dollar General began strongly encouraging that the first hour of operations each day be dedicated solely for the shopping needs of senior customers, who are one of the groups most vulnerable to the COVID-19 coronavirus. In keeping with the Company’s mission of Serving […]

In response to Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton’s Declaration of Judicial Emergency in Georgia, Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender Drew Powell has implemented “social distancing protocols” in operation of the public defender’s office. The protocol will run for a time period of 30 days. Powell says all attorneys, and other staff will be teleworking as much as possible. […]

Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton has issued a Declaration of Judicial Emergency effective until April 13. The Declaration effectively halts the hearing of all civil and criminal matters expect specified essential functions Georgia. According to Stephens County Clerk of Court Tim Quick, the Declaration impacts the entire Mountain Judicial Circuit Court—including Stephens, Rabun, and Habersham Counties. Quick says […]