Category: News

By the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division At approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Game Wardens responded to a drowning at Panther Creek Falls in Habersham County. The victim, 19-year-old Reginal Starks of Jonesboro, was recovered in 12 feet of water by Habersham County deputies. Game Wardens assisted Habersham County Fire and Rabun County Search and Rescue […]

By Currahee Military Museum Join the museum for FIRECRACKER FRIDAY on June 26th, a whole day of celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day! Activities kick off that morning at 10 a.m. with all-day $5 admission to the museum. Then at 12 p.m. is the FREE famous Sosebee’s hot dogs (while supplies last). Finally, at 8:45 p.m., enjoy a screening of National […]

By Ellen Brock, Assistant to the Director of the Stephens County History Museum, Currahee Military Museum, and Stephens County Historical Society, Inc. Do you have a special veteran in your life whom you would like to celebrate? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Honor your local veteran with a banner to be displayed on military holidays in downtown Toccoa!! […]

A huge crowd attended the first Ida Cox concert of the season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, says Historic Ritz Theatre General Manager Tim Mullen.  The Ida Cox Music Series is free. Concerts are held on Saturdays in the summer on Doyle Street in Downtown Toccoa.  To see the full schedule of the Ida Cox Music Series, visit www.idacoxmusicseries.com.

The Currahee Military Museum and Stephens County Historical Society presented the 2nd Annual “The Paratrooper” Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6, at the Links at Lake Toccoa. Andrea Dalrymple, Executive Director of the Stephens County Museum and Currahee Military Museum, gives details. The golf tournament was held on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, thousands of brave […]

By Georgia Department of Labor  The Toccoa Career Center will be temporarily closed for maintenance and facility improvements from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 19. The career center will reopen to the public on Monday, June 22. Need assistance while the office is closed? You can still file or check the status of your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim by visiting […]

By Ashlyn Brady, Public Information Officer for Habersham County Government Habersham County proudly recognizes Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Week, June 15–20, 2026, honoring the dedicated men and women of the Habersham County Solid Waste Department whose daily efforts help protect public health, preserve the environment, and maintain the quality of life enjoyed by residents throughout the county. Every day, Solid Waste […]

By Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia Join the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office in welcoming two recent hires. JJ Pritchett now serves Stephens County citizens as the Support Specialist within the Stephens County Detention Center. He is the newest friendly face, always ready to help when you walk into the detention center. Deputy E. Lewallen joins the Uniform Patrol Division. […]

By Montrae Waiters, Spokesperson for GA AAA – The Auto Club Group AAA reports that Georgia gas prices are beginning to level off after recent declines slowed over the past week. As the summer travel season gets underway, demand remains steady despite higher prices and ongoing inflation. The slowdown also follows the end of the state’s gas tax suspension, which had […]

By the Georgia Governor’s Office The State of Georgia’s net tax revenue collections in May totaled $2.35 billion, for a decrease of $339.1 million, or 12.6%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections totaled $2.69 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections for the period ending May 31 totaled $30.8 billion, for an increase of $344.6 million, or […]