Category: News

Three Stephens County professionals recently graduated from the 2019 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program through the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. Jason Scott, Mary Smith and Samantha Rickman were recognized at the October 29 graduation ceremony. Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and social service providers. […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will meet later this morning for its regular scheduled meeting. On the agenda, the board will consider a motion to approve a purchase order for a used vehicle for the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office not to exceed $30,000 for the police rated vehicle, and $4,000 for the equipping of the vehicle to be paid […]

Tickets for the Historic Ritz Theatre’s planned 80th anniversary celebration are still available. The celebration will be an evening of entertainment and culminates with a screening of The Wizard of Oz, which was released the same year the Ritz Theatre opened its doors back in 1939. According to Friends of the Ritz, Inc. President Keith Kozicki, the 80th anniversary party […]

Truett McConnell University String Orchestra will be performing at the Historic Ritz Theatre this week in Stephens County. As part of the Night at the Ritz performance series, the orchestra will take the stage on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, this will be a free performance for the community to enjoy. […]

Both Lock-downs have been lifted for Stephens County Middle School and Stephens County High School. Around 3:45 p.m. Monday, Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley authorized officials with Stephens County High School and Stephens County Middle School to release their students. Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and the Toccoa Police Department are working to locate the suspect. According to Toccoa Police Chief […]

In observance of Veterans Day, on Monday, a service was held in the Pavilion at Camp Toccoa at Currahee. Presented by the American Legion Post 104, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4346, the United States Marine Corps League Currahee Mountain Detachment 1303, and the American Veterans Post 600, several veterans, family members and friends gathered during the ceremony. Veteran […]

The Stephens County Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, November 13, for its regular scheduled meeting. During the meeting, the BOE will review the financial report for the month of October, which includes a summary of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) activity report for October. The Board will also consider a motion approving the 2020-2021 School […]

The final deadline to sign up a child to receive gift through the Salvation Army of Toccoa’s Angel Tree Program is fast approaching. That’s according to Social Worker Brenda Gragg with the Salvation Army of Toccoa. She says anyone still needing to sign up can come by the Salvation Army of Toccoa, located at 306 E. Franklin Street, between now […]

Today is Veterans Day, and in honor of the holiday, an observance is being held in the Pavilion at Camp Toccoa at Currahee. The event is slated to begin at 11:00 a.m. Veterans from all wars and conflicts, families and guests are invited to join. According to Organizer Rick Hack, Major General (Ret.) James A. Guest will be the speaker […]

The Franklin Community Players has announced the sign-ups for its yuletide production of Stories and Songs of Christmas 2019. All members of the community who wish to participate are invited to sign up, on Monday, November 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lavonia Cultural Center, located at 12221 Augusta Road, in Lavonia. Franklin Community Players President Amy L. […]