Stephens Co. FFA Attends State Convention

Stephens County FFA attended the 89th Annual Georgia State FFA Convention where they were recognized for several accomplishments. The group placed second in the State Parliamentary Procedure Competition and the chapter offered 11 state degree recipients, which is one of the highest numbers of recipients in the state. Those recipients include: Kaine Addison, Tanner Allen, Tyler Allen, Chris Collier, Jaron […]

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Make-Up Day for Kindergarten Registration on May 24

The make-up day for Kindergarten registration is Wednesday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Registration will be at central records and enrollment. To complete registration, you must have the required documents and your child must be present. The required documents include the following: A certified birth certificate, social security card, immunization on Georgia form 3231, proof […]

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Toccoa City Commission Working to Improve Cemetery

The Toccoa City Commission is working with another committee to create a set of rules and regulations for the cemetery. City Commissioner Gail Fry explained that currently, there is no written set of rules and regulations for the cemetery. The City Commission wanted to get the community involved to help make these decisions, which is why the committee was appointed. […]

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Stephens Co. Commission Approves Request for Construction of Poultry Houses

The Stephens County Commission approved a conditional use request for the construction of new poultry houses on properties on Davis and Yow mill roads at yesterday’s meeting. The decision was 4-1, but even those who voted for approval were concerned for the opposing citizens. County Commissioner Dean Scarbrough said that because the property is considered agriculture intensive in the current […]

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Aunt Jemima Recall

Another recall to tell you about. This time it’s Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast Slices along with packages of Aunt Jemima French Toast and Sausage and Hungry Man Selects Chicken and Waffles. Pinnacle Foods ordered the voluntary recall because of the possibility of Listeria contamination. There have been no reports of consumers becoming ill, but Company officials […]

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Toccoa City Commission Partnering with County to Resurface Roads

The Toccoa City Commission is awaiting an intergovernmental agreement with Stephens County that will allow them to resurface 26 city roads. During the Commission’s work session yesterday, City Manager Billy Morse said that partnering with the county crew for this project will save money. “Stephens County now has equipment and crews and they’re doing excellent resurfacing work if you’ve driven […]

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Distracted Driver Causes Wreck Leading to Injury

An accident on Saturday left four people injured. It occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of Georgia 17 and Memorial Drive. According to the Toccoa Post of the Georgia State Patrol, Marcus Henry Disspain was distracted by electronic communications and failed to yield right of way. Disspain was life flighted to Northeast GA Medical Center with injuries to the […]

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“Toast of Toccoa” Deemed a Success

Mainstreet Toccoa hosted the inaugural “Toast of Toccoa” this past Saturday. Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby says that the event was a success, averaging about 4-5,000 visitors. The event was a mixture of art as well as a beer and wine festival, including four wineries and eight different types of beer. According to Crosby, most of the artists at the event […]

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