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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District says the Savannah River Basin, including Lake Hartwell, is still technically in a drought, but some much-needed rainfall last month did help. Corps spokesman Jeremy Buddemeier said Tuesday Hartwell recorded over 7 inches of rainfall in October the most on record for the month since 1948. However, he says Hartwell is still […]
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A jury trial is set for next week in Stephens County Superior Court for a couple accused of assaulting Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley. It happened February 17, 2016 at a residence on Skyview Lane. According to authorities, Sheriff Shirley was the first to respond to the home after receiving a 911 call regarding a domestic dispute. As the Sheriff […]
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40 years later, Toccoa Falls College continues to stand strong in faith. That was the message of a special remembrance ceremony Monday morning at the College Fine Arts Center. Students, faculty and survivors remembered and prayed for the 39 victims of the Toccoa Falls Flood who lost their lives early on the morning of November 6, 1977. The service combined […]
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The pool at the Stephens County Recreation Center is closed and could be closed for some time. On Monday, Recreation Center Director Richard Adams said he had to close the pool last week because of problems with the heating and air conditioning system. Adams the problem began in 2001 when the entire HVAC system was installed incorrectly. Over the years, […]
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In Franklin County, a man accused in the 2016 murder of a Lavonia businessman is denied bond. Last week, Franklin County Superior Court Chief Judge Thomas Hodges denied a bond request by Rayfondia Rashan Craft. The hearing took place Wednesday, November 1 in Franklin County Superior Court in Carnesvillle. Craft’s attorney requested a “reasonable” bond be set. His attorney told […]
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Today, Toccoa Falls College and the Toccoa-Stephens County community will remember the night when tragedy struck the college. 40 years ago, on November 6, 1977 the Kelly Barnes Dam above the Toccoa Falls gave way during a heavy rain storm. A wall of water washed over the dam, flooding the campus and killing more than 30 people, many of them […]
Read moreMotorists who typically head down I-85 will want to be aware of some roadwork taking place beginning today on the Interstate in Jackson County. Katie Strickland says Georgia DOT maintenance crews will be doing repair work around the Highway 53 Exit. Crews will begin this morning at 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on I-85. Traffic will be shifted over to […]
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Wednesday evening, around 10:41 p.m., a shooting occurred on Prather Bridge Road near Willowdale in Toccoa. The Toccoa Police Department is currently investigating the incident. Police Chief Tim Jarrell told WNEG News that the shooting was started when a driver of a truck exited his vehicle to approach three pedestrians, upon initial contact an argument ensued. Jarrell continued to explain […]
Read moreToccoa Falls College’s Director of Marketing and Communications Tracy Wiegman recently announced that J. Warner Wallace will be a guest speaker Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Toccoa Falls Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center. The community is cordially invited to attend. Wallace is an internation apologist and author of Cold-Case Christianity, a […]
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On Monday, Toccoa Falls College and the Toccoa-Stephens County community will remember the night when tragedy struck the college. 40 years ago, on November 6, 1977 the Kelly Barnes Dam above the Toccoa Falls gave way during a heavy rain storm. A wall of water washed over the dam, flooding the campus and killing more than 30 people, many of […]
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