Shooting in Toccoa Leaves Victim in Emergency Surgery

More details are out on the shooting in Toccoa that occurred this morning. Police Chief Tim Jarrell says that at approximately 6:30 this morning, the Toccoa Police Department received reports that someone had been shot at 614 South Pond Street. According to Jarrell, the victim was a 54-year-old white female. “When officers arrived, they discovered a 54-year-old white female who […]

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County Commission Lifts Moratorium Put on Poultry House Operation

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners lifts the 90-day moratorium that was previously put on the construction of poultry houses and poultry operations. After approving the construction of new poultry houses in May, the board wanted to amend the language of the current zoning ordinance for the agriculture intensive district. The amendments they considered involved increasing the setbacks for poultry […]

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Jail Officer Dies Suddenly

Prayers are being requested by Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley for the family of a Stephens County Sheriff’s deputy who passed away suddenly Tuesday. On his Facebook page, Shirley said 41-year old Dale Cleveland died yesterday afternoon. Cleveland worked as a jail officer at the Stephens County jail. Shirley said Cleveland was attending Basic Mandate Training at the Public Safety […]

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Main Street Toccoa Participating in City Hall Selfie Day

Main Street Toccoa is participating in 2017’s City Hall Selfie day on Tuesday, August 15. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, City Hall Selfie Day is sponsored by Engaging Local Government Leaders. “Well we can’t take credit for City Hall Selfie Day, it’s an event sponsored by Engaging Local Government Leaders. It’s a non-profit and their sole purpose is […]

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County Commission Denies Animal Shelter’s Request; Approves Probate Court’s

The Stephens County commission heard two requests at their meeting Tuesday and approved one and denied the other. The first request came from the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, asking for $20,000 for a new transport vehicle. Humane Shelter Director Jeff Roberts went before the board to explain why this vehicle is needed. “A third of the animals that come into […]

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Sheriff’s Deputy Makes Drug Arrest

The Stephens County Sheriff’s office arrests an individual on drug charges after a traffic stop. On August 4, Deputy Herring observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 17 with a missing headlight and traveling at a low rate of speed. Herring pulled the vehicle over and the driver, identified as Erin Taylor Abbott, 22, was arrested and charged with possession […]

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North Georgia Technical College to Start Giving the Savage Innovator Award

The North Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received a donation to start the Savage Innovator Award. NGTC Alumni Dustin Keeling and Benjamin Keith gave the funds to promote and recognize high character students who have an innovative spirit and think outside the box. Beginning Fall Semester of this year, the $250 annual scholarship will be available to a student who […]

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