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The Georgia Department of Agriculture reports that last week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced the launch of the America First Agriculture Commissioners and Secretaries Council and named Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper as one of the Council’s twelve members. The council brings together agriculture leaders from across the nation to inform federal, state, and local policy recommendations […]

On June 16, 2025, Secretary Raffensperger joined with Secretaries of State across the country to launch the Georgia Businesses Against Trafficking (GBAT) initiative for Georgians to join in the fight against human trafficking. GBAT focuses on raising awareness through training and collaboration with businesses and organizations across Georgia. It is open to any business, non-profit organization, or association in the […]

On June 16, 2025, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) launched A Code for Every Moment, one of the most significant public awareness campaigns in its more than 125-year history, to educate the public and policymakers about the life-saving role of independently developed safety codes and standards — and to defend a system now under threat. “Safety doesn’t happen by […]

Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia otrenpsdoSf 9:u7J7712n ef052mmt16M673u 8l3 Pg0ug8g8ig308a0lc  ·  What. A. Week!! The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office’s 2025 Junior Deputy Academy wrapped up early this afternoon with a cook-out, graduation certificates, and awards for more than 40 elementary-aged students. We would like to congratulate Sophia for earning the top Junior Deputy Award and Aniston for earning the Sharp Shooter Award. These girls […]

The Toccoa City Commission approved the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Stephens County for 2025 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax or SPLOST VIII capital outlay projects at their meeting on Monday, June 16. Toccoa City Manager Fredda Wheeler gives the city projects. SPLOST VIII is the continuation of the existing one-cent sales tax that targets all visitors to the county […]

Are you looking for a job? Well, the City of Toccoa Utilities Department is now accepting applications, says Harry Scott, director of the City of Toccoa Utilities Department. The City of Toccoa Utilities Department operates and maintains the city’s water distribution system and wastewater collection system. To learn more about job openings, visit https://www.cityoftoccoa.com/jobs?field_job_status_value_1=All or go by the Toccoa Utilities […]

The Monday, June 16, meeting of the Toccoa City Commission started and ended the same way, with discussions about Main Street. Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter started the meeting by welcoming new Main Street Manager Cynthia Brown to the city. Toccoa City Manager Fredda Wheeler echoed those welcoming remarks. The meeting ended with five citizens speaking on their concerns about Main […]

By Layne Saliba, Sr. Specialist, Public Relations and Marketing for Northeast Georgia Health System          Jeanilee Harbin, a family nurse practitioner, hadn’t thought much about her future career or what she would do with her life until her brother was diagnosed with cancer as a child. As his life was quickly consumed by visits to the hospital, […]

The Toccoa Police Department welcomed a new member to its team on Monday, June 16, as the first K9 under Police Chief Bruce Carlisle was sworn into service. Brew is a 2-year-old Chocolate Lab and his handler is Patrol Officer Parker Rinehart. Recently, they successfully completed 80-hours of training, adds Rinehart. A K9’s nose is at least 10,000 times better […]

The Public Service Commission (PSC) Primary Election is Tuesday, June 17, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Seven candidates are running to fill two seats on the PSC for Districts 2 and 3.  In District 2, incumbent Tim Echols is challenged by fellow Republican Lee Muns. Democrat Alicia Johnson faces no opposition in the primary and will challenge the Republican […]