Structure Fire on North Hicks Road

By the Carnes Creek Fire Department Around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 9, Stephens County 911 received reports of a structure fire in the 500 block of North Hicks Road. Carnes Creek Fire, New Hope Fire, Tates Creek Fire, Stephens County EMS, and Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area. Once first units arrived on scene, they found […]

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Vehicle Fire on Powerline Drive

By the Carnes Creek Fire Department Shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday, February 9, Stephens County 911 received reports of a possible vehicle fire in the 500 block of Powerline Drive. Carnes Creek Fire, Stephens County EMS, and Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area. Once first units arrived on scene, they found a truck that was fully […]

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Five arrested for Burglary and Theft in Stephens County 

By Rebekah Smith, Public Information Officer with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to a residence on Highway 123 in reference to a burglary. While meeting with the homeowners, investigators observed security cameras around the residence had been disconnected. The homeowners stated that multiple items were stolen […]

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Arrest made in Lavonia House Fire

By Lavonia Police Department and Lavonia Fire Department  An arrest has been made following an investigation into a residential fire that occurred in Lavonia early Sunday morning, February 8, 2026. At approximately 1:20 a.m., the Lavonia Fire Department, Line Fire Department, and Lavonia Police Department were dispatched to 5155 Vickery Street in reference to a house fire. Officers arrived on […]

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SDOC response to Law Enforcement Activity at Northside Elementary School

By Jennifer Dodd, Public Information Officer for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) in South Carolina In response to a loud sound near campus, Northside Elementary School initiated a Code Red using the school’s Centegix security system. Local law enforcement responded immediately and has since determined the sound was likely caused by a vehicle backfiring. Out of an abundance […]

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Millions in Savings for Georgia Drivers delivered by Commissioner King

By the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire  On Monday, February 9, 2026, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced new savings for Georgia drivers following a rate reduction filed by Allstate North American Insurance Company.  The filing includes a 5% reduction in private passenger auto insurance rates and will affect tens of thousands of […]

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FBI warns of Romance Scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

By the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the FBI is reminding the public to be cautious of potential romance and confidence fraud scams as criminals look to con those looking for companionship. Romance scams often begin through dating apps or on social media. Scammers create fake identities and build relationships over time, carefully gaining a victim’s […]

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