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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Kip Herring experienced the full presence of God as he entered the Gates of Heaven at the age of 73. The son of the late Donald Lee Herring and Daphene Shaver Herring, he was born on September 12, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a graduate of Southwest Dekalb High School and The University of […]
Read moreMr. Grady Rogers Bell, age 91, of Toccoa passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his home. Born January 9, 1933 in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Jasper Henry and Ruby Stockton Bell. Mr. Bell owned Bells Plaza and also owned various rental properties. He was also a United States Navy Veteran, serving in Korea. Family […]
Read moreMr. Lyle Thomas Dysinger, age 76 of Collins Road, Toccoa passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his residence. A son of the late Clint Erwin Dysinger and Laura Cordes Dysinger, he was born April 1, 1948 in Hackensack, New Jersey, having lived most of his life in Toccoa. He was self-employed in electronics. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Toccoa […]
Read moreDue to the increasing forecast of inclement weather and thunderstorms this weekend, Toast of Toccoa has been rescheduled until May 18. Main Street Manager Kristen Deal explained that the decision to postpone the event was made with the safety of all attendees at the highest priority, in hopes that the rescheduled date will have better weather and be enjoyable for […]
Read moreAdvanced In-Person Voting for the May 21 General Primary/Non-Partisan and Avalon Special Elections: Vote totals for April 30: Advance In-Person Cast April 30: 185 (Advance In-Person Total: 353) Absentee Ballots Mailed: 274 Absentee Ballots Returned thus Far: 63 Provisional Ballots: 0
Read moreYesterday morning, following three full days of Budget Retreat meetings, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners met for a final budget meeting to wrap up a few lingering details, and County Administrator Christian Hamilton said commissioners put significant work into trimming expenditures for the coming fiscal year, and the county is now in the process of putting together a draft […]
Read moreThe Swap Shop airs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 9:00 am on 93.1 FM and AM 630 WNEG. Here’s how to get on the show: Our phone lines are open from 8:30 am until 9:00 am. The number to call is 706-886-1551. You can also email to [email protected] Fax items to 706-282-0189 Mail to Swap Shop, P.O. Box 1159, Toccoa, […]
Read moreAllie Brock, a Senior at Stephens County High School, was recently named the Work-based Learning Student of the Month for March. WBL Coordinator Jennifer Blasingame called Brock’s commitment and achievements “truly remarkable,” saying she is excelling at her Work-Based Learning placement at M&J Home Cooking Country Buffet, where she assists in various tasks, including tending the cash register, setting up […]
Read moreContinuing our coverage of the most recent indictments handed down by the Grand Jury in Stephens County Superior Court: James Daniel Taylor was indicted on 12 counts of sexual exploitation of children. According to the indictment, the charges stem from incidents that occurred in December 2022, when Taylor allegedly possessed and distributed digital images of minors engaged in sexually explicit […]
Read moreBy Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder A degree from a Georgia public college or university will soon cost a little more under a plan approved by the Board of Regents earlier this month. The regents voted to approve a plan that increases tuition by 2.5% for most in-state students. Out-of-staters will pay 5% more, and the plan also creates a new rate […]
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