Category: News

The Christmas season is fast approaching and all across Stephens County, children are gearing up to send letters to Santa in hopes of cashing in their good behavior for toys. Yet, for some children, Santa Claus won’t stop at their house. Not because they were particularly bad, but because there is no money to fulfill their Christmas list. To remedy […]

Northeast Georgia Health System has reached an agreement to acquire  Habersham Medical Center in Demorest. In a press release issued Wednesday by the Northeast Georgia Health System, Habersham Medical Center and Northeast Georgia Health System  have  agreed on a five-year plan intended to transform Habersham Medical Center’s campus – ultimately making the hospital part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center and […]

Governor Brian Kemp is encouraging qualified Georgians who want to serve in the U.S. Senate to submit their applications online. Kemp issued the open call for candidates to fill the unexpired term of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Last month, Isakson announced his retirement from office at the end of the year due to health issues. Governor Kemp’s appointment will serve […]

The Hope Center is the recipient of a $12,000 donation. During the recent Stephens County Mental Health and Addiction Collaborative meeting, Co-Chair Kathy Whitmire presented a check to the center. She says the funds will pay for the construction of two new offices at The Hope Center to house the new Opioid and Substance Abuse Counselor, Kevin Kurtz. In addition, […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR It’s the time of year when we all hear about the importance of getting our flu and pneumonia vaccines, but there’s also some other important vaccines available to adults. The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta has put out a questionnaire for adults to determine what vaccinations they should receive and when. It’s called the Adult […]

The Stephens County Historical Society has announced that two new exhibits will be featured at the Stephens County Historical Museum. The first, is an outside exhibit of an original horse watering trough and water pump used in downtown Toccoa during the 1800s and 1900s. The exhibit also features a replica of horse hitching post, similar to what would have been […]

The Stephens County Hospital Authority has decided to reject the three nominees submitted to fill the expired term of Stan Roberts. The Stephens County Board of Commissioners had submitted three nominations to be considered for the seat. Those nominations are as follows: Rick Phillips, Tommy Moon, and Woody Blasingame. However, because the authority board has rejected all three, the next […]

The fatal fire that claimed the life of a Toccoa man is under investigation. Shortly after 2:30 A.M. Tuesday morning, Big Smith Fire Department responded to a residential fire located at 3494 Oak Valley Road, Lot #28, in Toccoa. When emergency personnel made their way inside the camper, they found the body of who they believe to be Richard Broker, […]

Stephens County Schools were recently recognized for its farm-to-school efforts. According to a release issued by Georgia Organics, the local school system was one of 90 school districts throughout the state, receiving a 2019 Golden Radish Award. Stephens County Schools received silver status. Bryan Dorsey is Stephens County School Superintendent. He says this is yet another accomplishment that recognizes the […]

A group of community partners and agencies will be coming together on Wednesday to discuss addressing poverty in our region. The Northeast Georgia Poverty Round Table will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18. According to Salvation Army of Toccoa’s Social Worker Brenda Gragg the group is made up of community partners and agencies from surrounding counties who […]