The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
Toccoa City Commission Terry Carter is the recipient of the 2017 American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter Elected Official of the Year Award. Commissioner Carter received the award at their annual Georgia Chapter Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, July 26th at the historic Jekyll Island Club in Jekyll Island. Carter said he was very surprised and grateful. However, he says the […]
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A Hartwell grandmother faces multiple charges after her two dogs attacked and killed her 20-month old grandson Tuesday. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation press release issued Wednesday morning, Hartwell Police responded to a request Tuesday afternoon for EMS and police assistance regarding a patient at Reddy Urgent Care on East Franklin Street in Hartwell. The staff told officers […]
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No arrests have been made regarding the shooting that occurred at Cambridge Apartments on South Pond Street Tuesday night. According to Police Chief Tim Jarrell, around 9:57 p.m. Tuesday night, the police department received a report of a shooting that had occurred at the apartments after an argument began regarding two individual who went through the fence that is surrounding […]
Read moreYesterday’s back to school reminder was for motorists being cautious of school buses, but parents whose children ride the bus should also keep some safety tips in mind. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley advises parents to make sure their children know not to play in the street while waiting for the bus, wait for the bus driver to signal to […]
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MJ Kneiser Qualifying takes place later this month for two municipalities that will have seats up for grabs in the November General Election. The General Election takes place November 7 Both the City of Toccoa and the City of Martin will have open seats in November, according to Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran. “The City of Toccoa has two commissioner […]
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By Charles Anthony, 92.1 WLHR, Lavonia Hartwell Police Chief Anthony Davis has confirmed a child was attacked and fatally injured by dogs Tuesday in Hartwell. It happened Tuesday afternoon in a backyard off of Highland Ave near Athens Street in Hartwell. Authorities say a 1-year-old child was attacked by two dogs in the backyard of the child’s residence leading to fatal injuries, the child […]
Read moreAfter an 8-month long investigation, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Toccoa Police Department, Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Habersham County Sheriff’s shut down a drug trafficking operation over the weekend. On Friday, the four law enforcement agencies worked together to serve 10 search warrants and arrest 28 individuals who were members, suppliers and/or customers of Donna […]
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MJ Kneiser The Northeast Georgia Chapter of CASA is holding an informational session this month for anyone interested in being a court advocate for children in foster care. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and the Northeast Georgia chapter covers eight counties, including Stephens, Franklin, Hart and Habersham, as well as the Mountain and Northern judicial circuits. Chapter Executive […]
Read moreA diving accident at Lake Keowee in Oconee County, South Carolina over the weekend results in a death. On Saturday at 4:53 pm, Oconee County first responders were alerted to a reported drowning at the Highway 130 bridge crossing over Lake Keowee, adjacent to the nuclear plants. Initial calls reported a SCUBA diver was missing. Crews arrived on scene within […]
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Stephens County Hospital hosted their 80th anniversary celebration this weekend. On Sunday, July 30, community members, past and present hospital stakeholders and more gathered to celebrate the hospital’s history and future. The celebration began with a musical opening by David Fry and an invocation by Brian Shelton, the provost at Toccoa Falls College. Shelton said that TFC has a special […]
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