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After investigating a suspicious pipe, resembling a pipe bomb, at a residence on Highway 123, Stephens County Sheriff says it was a false alarm. Law enforcement temporarily shut down a portion of Highway-123, between North Red Rock and Lake Louise roads, and redirected motorists while the pipe was examined. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, his deputies were dispatched […]

Squirrel hunting season kicks off today and it is typically the time when young people get their first experience with hunting game. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, unlike some big game hunts, the pursuit of squirrels often involves more action for energetic youth, providing a greater level of interaction with the outdoors. The season […]

The Stephens County Board of Education will meet this afternoon for its work session. On the agenda, the board will review the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax activity report for the month of June. The board will also close out Fiscal Year 2019 with the June budget report. As of this report, the preliminary budget report shows a collection […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners has agreed to purchase a truck for Stephens County Emergency Management in the amount of $29,780. Ed Murdock Superstores submitted a bid to the board for the vehicle. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers the purchase will be paid for using funds from the capital projects account. If the next Special Purpose Local […]

A woman and man were arrested after a Toccoa Police Officer stopped their motorcycle. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, one of his officers was patrolling Broad Street when he observed a motorcycle he believed to be driven by a subject with active warrants. After following the motorcycle for several miles, the officer activated his blue lights and sirens, […]

State Route 145 was cleared earlier this afternoon for motorists after fallen trees blocked the road earlier in the afternoon. SR-145 was closed around 2 P.M. to all traffic while crews work to remove downed trees. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize advised all motorists to avoid SR-145. Motorists travelling to Stephens County Middle School to pick up children were advised […]

SR-145 is closed to all traffic while crews work to remove downed trees. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize is advising all motorists to avoid SR-145. He noted that at this time, the only way to get to Stephens County Middle School is through Rose Lane and White Pine Road. Motorists will not be able to use SR-145 to get to […]

A routine traffic stop ends with the arrest of a Toccoa man. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, on August 7, officers with the Toccoa Police Department were patrolling Big A Road when they observed a vehicle with multiple taillight violations. The driver was cleared of any warrants and released on scene with warnings for the violations. However, when […]

A Toccoa man is behind bars after tampering with evidence and possessing drugs. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, his officers were dispatched to the Regency Inn on August 11, in response to a suspected heroin overdose. Upon arrival, the victim was being loaded into an ambulance by EMS. Mize says the victim appeared to be barely breathing and […]

A new app for smart phones will help people who work outside stay safe during the hot weather. With temperatures hovering in the low to mid-90s for most of the summer, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration said they are seeing a rise in heat-related injuries and illnesses. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg issued heat […]