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The news from the EPD regarding Wilbros comes on the same day that a federal judge ruled against local residents suing Wilbros in U.S. District Court. This week, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Story dismissed a lawsuit filed against Wilbros in federal court by about 100 local residents represented by Toccoa attorney Alton Adams. Their suit alleged that the Rose Lane […]
Read moreStephens County Commissioners start planning for the year ahead. The county commission and staff gathered for a retreat Friday to talk a number of different items. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said it was a busy day as the commissioners talked about 17 different topics. Ayers said the retreat gives the commissioners an opportunity to let staff know what their thoughts […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Middle School basketball teams will return to action Friday against Franklin County. Last weekend, Stephens County Middle School’s teams took on Madison County Friday and Elbert County on Saturday. In 7th grade girls’ action, the Lady Rebels were defeated by Madison County Friday 43-27. Kiki Bowman and Ashton Ayers had 6 points each. On Saturday, the 7th […]
Read moreThe annual Toccoa Main Street Awards will take place later today. The annual reception will be held at the SchaeferCenter beginning at 5:00 p.m. with light refreshments. This year the program will consist of a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and an Awards Program beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 6:30 p.m. At the Toccoa Main Street Awards, the Downtown Development […]
Read moreA Toccoa man faces a local charge and possibly federal charges after an investigation that culminated in two search warrants last week. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said that 67-year-old Paul Coy Hulse of Toccoa was arrested last week on a local charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Shirley said it started when officials at the […]
Read moreStephens County High School is moving quickly to start the process of hiring a new head football coach. School Superintendent Sherrie Whiten outlined the process for filling the vacancy at Tuesday’s Stephens County Board of Education meeting. Stephens County is looking for a new football coach after Travis Noland resigned last week to take the head job at Oconee County […]
Read moreDr. Elizabeth Pinkerton will continue serving as the Stephens County Board of Education Chair for another year. The board selected Pinkerton to serve as chair at its meeting Tuesday. Pinkerton took over as Chair last year after the resignation of former Chair Jerry Steele from the board. She said she is glad to serve as the Board of Education Chair […]
Read moreBy MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia Ty Cobb Healthcare is selling off its existing nursing home facilities in Royston, Hartwell and Comer. In a brief press release issued last week, Ty Cobb CEO Greg Hearn announced Ty Cobb has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Community Health Services of Georgia and its affiliate Ethica Health and Retirement Communities for […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Lady Indians finally got off to a good start, scoring 16 points in the first quarter and pulling away to defeat the Lady Eagles of Eastside 43-23 Tuesday night at the Currahee Arena. Audresha Merritt led Stephens County with 12 points and Emily Mote had 10 points. Jymara Smith and DeJanue Saintilus each had five points for […]
Read moreA candidate is throwing his hat in the ring for Congress in northeast Georgia. Speaking at a rally held January 18 at the Gainesville Civic Center, David Vogel announced his decision to run as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 9th District. The seat is currently held by Republican Doug Collins. According to his website, votevogel.org, […]
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