The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
A Franklin County man is in custody facing charges after an alleged theft in Stephens County. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said the arrest came after conducting a month long investigation into a case of felony theft by taking. Shirley said that on October 16, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Currahee Circle in reference to […]
Read moreThe Christmas season officially arrives at the Paul Anderson Park in Toccoa. Tonight is the annual tree lighting at the Paul Anderson Park, which is located at the intersection of Tugalo Street and Big A Road in Toccoa. Events get started at 10:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day. There is entertainment, a raffle with numerous prizes, and the Varsity […]
Read moreThe Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter is currently running a special low-cost spay/neuter program for dogs and cats. Shelter Director Jeff Roberts said that Stephens County residents that are not able to afford the regular cost to get their dogs or cats spayed or neutered now can get this done for only $20. Roberts said the shelter has received grants to […]
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The city of Toccoa receives grant funding to help with the next step in the development of recreation at Lake Toccoa. This week, Toccoa City Manager Billy Morse announced that the city had received a grant of $80,000 from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to construct a pavilion and pier at Lake Toccoa for the public to use for […]
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As the year draws to a close, it is almost time to start filing those federal income taxes. Tax season starts in January and the Internal Revenue Service is urging people to wait until the start of tax filing in January to file that tax return. IRS Spokesman Mark Green said the agency strongly recommends that people wait for their […]
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Much needed rain across northeast Georgia has not yet caused a lifting of burning restrictions. Since this week’s rain event started, downtown Toccoa has received 1.84 inches of rain and more is in the forecast. However, Stephens County Volunteer Fire Services is reminding people that a burn ban remains in place for the county and all outdoor burning is prohibited. […]
Read moreA Stephens County woman is arrested on a drug charge in connection with an investigation to a prostitution operation in Banks County. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office conducted the operation at a cooperating local hotel in the Banks Crossing area last week. As part of the investigation, 24-year-old Marteka Irby of Toccoa was arrested for Possession of Cocaine and Possession […]
Read moreThe final traffic numbers for the Thanksgiving holiday period are in from the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Officials reported that traffic crashes across Georgia during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period resulted in 20 traffic deaths. The holiday period began Wednesday, November 23, at 6 p.m. and ended Sunday at midnight, for a total of 102 hours. None of those […]
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The city of Toccoa joins Stephens County in implementing a burn ban within the city limits. Toccoa City Commissioners passed the burn ban resolution unanimously at their meeting Monday night. According to Toccoa City Manager Billy Morse, the ban passed by the city is very similar to the one passed by the county earlier this month. “In summary, the resolution […]
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A joint investigation leads to two arrests in Stephens County. On Monday, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office initiated a search warrant at the residence of Jamie Savage on the 600 block of Long Circle in Toccoa. Authorities said the search warrant was based on multiple tips received from the community. According to the […]
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