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The latest DPH Covid-19 Report continued to show a much lower number of reported positive cases across the counties of Stephens, Habersham, Franklin, Hart, Rabun, and Banks with just 24 cases reported across the six county area, but there were deaths reported in Habersham and Hart since Tuesday. The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 67 COVID-related deaths […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved its Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2022 during its meeting on Monday. According to City Manager Billy Morse, the City is proposing a Budget Work Session with the City Commission on April 12. He says Department Heads will prepare their budgets in March with the plan to provide the City Commission with a proposed budget […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Officials with the Medical Center of Elberton say the State is being unfair in their decision to withhold COVID-19 vaccine from their center. The Georgia Department of Public Health made the decision late last month after it was learned the Center was vaccinating any Elbert County teacher or education staff member who wanted it, in violation […]

The Historic Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday Winners’ Showcase is scheduled for next week in downtown Toccoa. According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh, on Monday, February 15, at 7 p.m. the winners of this season’s Open Mic Monday competition will return to the stage. The performers for Monday’s show include Michael McCullough, winner of the first month’s Rock […]

The latest DPH Covid-19 Report continued to show a  lower rate of reported positive cases across the counties of Stephens, Habersham, Franklin, Hart, Rabun, and Banks with just 37 cases reported across the six county area, 17 in Stephens, but two deaths reported in Habersham County since Wednesday. The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 67 COVID-related deaths […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners are having trouble making a nomination for the Department of Family and Children Services Board. During the Commission meeting on Tuesday, the Commission decided to postpone its discussion until they could find someone interested to serve on the board. According to County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, Bill Wheeler recently submitted his letter of resignation to […]

The Stephens County Board of Elections will be meeting this evening for its regular scheduled meeting. According to Stephens County Deputy Registrar April Roberts the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse. Roberts is encouraging the public to attend today’s meeting. For questions regarding tonight’s meeting of the Board of Elections contact Roberts by calling […]

Tuesday’s DPH Covid-19 Report showed a much lower number of reported positive cases across the counties of Stephens, Habersham, Franklin, Hart, Rabun, and Banks with just 35 cases reported across the six county area, and no deaths reported since Monday. The Georgia Department of Public Health is still reporting 67 COVID-related deaths in Stephens County with 2,765 residents testing positive […]

The Toccoa City Commission rehashed the idea of meeting in-person during its meeting on Monday. Vice Mayor Jeanette Jamieson suggested the Commission meet in-person during one of its monthly meetings. She says after receiving phone calls from several citizens, she believes that is the best way to move forward. “I’ve been contacted about the possibility of holding one of our […]

As a reminder the Stephens County Health Department is now using St. Matthias Episcopal Church, located at 995 East Tugalo Street, as its offsite clinic for COVID vaccines. District 2 Public Health recently announced its decision to move COVID-19 Vaccinations to offsite clinics. According to District 2 Public Health Public Information Officer Dave Palmer the health departments have coordinated with […]