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Three people face drug charges after a traffic stop over the weekend. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said that a Sheriff’s deputy was on routine patrol Saturday night, June 11, when they performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for improper vehicle registration in the area of Georgia Highway 17 and Alfred Camp Road. Shirley said that the vehicle displayed […]
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A dispute continues between the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport Authority and a long-time tenant at the airport. Foothills Aviation has filed a Part 13 complaint against the Airport Authority with the Federal Aviation Administration. According to a letter from the FAA to the city of Toccoa and Stephens County, Foothills Aviation alleged that the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport Authority is in violation […]
Read moreAfter initially delaying a final decision, Stephens County will enter into an annual service agreement with Motorola Solutions for the county’s emergency communications. Tuesday, Stephens County Commissioners voted 3-2 to enter into the agreement. County commissioners had delayed a vote on the agreement at their previous meeting in May. Commission Chair Dennis Bell said that he had questions over some […]
Read moreWork is moving forward on new signage for the Hayestone-Brady Business Park that will front the park along the new, four-lane Georgia Highway 17. Stephens County Development Authority Executive Director Tim Martin said that the SCDA board discussed the new signage that will be at the intersection of Hammerstone Drive and the new Highway 17 at its meeting last Thursday. […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Development Authority rewards its Executive Director after a strong Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Last Thursday, the Development Authority board voted to award Tim Martin a one-time, $8,000 bonus for his efforts over the last 12 months. Stephens County Development Authority Board Chair Brian Akin said that the board felt like Martin’s performance warranted it as the last year […]
Read moreA new mobile app highlights the state’s waterfalls. The Discover Georgia Waterfalls Mobile App is now available on both Apple and Android devices. App designers said the app allows users to explore Georgia’s more than 50 waterfalls and their nearby attractions before visiting them in person. They added the app allows users to search by waterfall; provides in-depth information including […]
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Stephens County Commissioners have a quiet first public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget. No one from the public spoke Tuesday morning at the initial public hearing. During the public hearing, County Administrator Phyllis Ayers presented a summary of the proposed budget. The total Fiscal Year 2017 proposed general fund budget for Stephens County is just under $13.6 […]
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The city of Toccoa is considering putting in a sod farm on property it just bought to supply the Links at Lake Toccoa golf course and other city projects. Last month, Toccoa City Commissioners unanimously voted to purchase 48.4 acres of property bordering the Links at Lake Toccoa golf course and Black Mountain Road for $188,760. City officials say the […]
Read moreStephens County approves an agreement that will help it save money on its asphalt on an ongoing road project. On Tuesday, Stephens County Commissioners unanimously approved asphalt pricing for Riverdale Road from C.W. Matthews. County Administratror Phyllis Ayers said that by negotiating all at once with C.W. Matthews, the county has been able to negotiate a price that is better […]
Read moreStephens County government will offer its employees a second health plan option to try and help employees save on their health insurance premium costs. On Tuesday, Stephens County Commissioners unanimously approved offering dual health plans and approved the second plan that county employees will have to choose from. County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said that the plan has a number of […]
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