Category: News

Stephens County voters go back to the polls on June 16th to cast ballots in the General Primary Runoff Election. Stephens County Elections Supervisor Isaac Overstreet gives the candidates and races in the runoff. Advanced voting for the June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff Election will be held at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse located at 37 West Tugalo Street […]

Bring your lawn chair to Doyle Street in Downtown Toccoa this Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the first Ida Cox Concert of the summer, says Historic Ritz Theatre General Manager Tim Mullen.  This is a free event. To see the full schedule of the Ida Cox Music Series, visit www.idacoxmusicseries.com. The Friday (June 5, 2026) show at the Historic Ritz […]

The newly-formed Sons of the American Revolution Chapter is looking for members, says Chapter Co-President David Strickland. To learn more about becoming a member of the local Toccoa-Stephens County chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, call David Strickland at 706-245-5753.

By Rotary Club of Toccoa

By Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia JUNIOR DEPUTY CAMP – DAY 1  We kicked off our annual SCSO Junior Deputy Camp today, June 1, with an introduction to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. More than 80 third and fourth-grade students met individuals who work within the Stephens County Detention Center, Courthouse, and Criminal Investigations Divisions. Students learned about each of […]

The Proposed FY 2027 Budget for Stephens County is available to view online at https://stephenscountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FY-27-PROPOSED-Budget.pdf. The Stephens County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on the proposed county budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The first public hearing will be held on June 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 West Tugalo Street. The […]

By Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library

By North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) NGTC is offering admissions, financial aid, and enrollment assistance on most Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Services are provided in the Clegg Building on the Clarkesville Campus or by phone at (706) 754-7700. The College will not be open on the following Fridays in observance of holidays: April 3 (Spring Break) June […]

By Montrae Waiters, Spokesperson for GA AAA – The Auto Club Group AAA reports that Georgia gas prices are continuing to fall, giving drivers some relief at the pump. The drop follows lower crude oil prices tied to reported Iran peace talks, though uncertainty remains. With global energy markets still volatile, drivers should keep seeking ways to save on fuel. […]