The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
The Georgia State Patrol and Habersham County officials are seeking information about a fatal hit-and-run on Dicks Hill Parkway that occurred over the weekend. According to The GSP indecent report, on Saturday, Dec. 2, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a female pedestrian, later identified as Mia Alvarez, 21, of Mount Airy, was struck by an unknown vehicle or vehicles in the […]
Read moreAs part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s continued commitment to protect and promote the public health, the agency is alerting patients and healthcare providers of an emerging safety issue involving Philips Respironics’ DreamStation 2 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines used for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The FDA issued a safety communication to inform the public of […]
Read moreWith attention turned to Christmas, Toccoa/Stephens County’s Open Arms Clinic is kicking off their annual Holiday Food Drive. This year, in partnership with Neighbors4Neighbors to bring food items to needy families during the holiday season, they are hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Edition Food Drive. According to Open Arms executive director Sherry Beavers, the food drive collected and distributed […]
Read moreTwo years ago, Toccoa’s Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Professional Women of Toccoa-Stephens County, boasted an international sports star. Paralympic swimming champion and multi-medalist McKenzie Coan, who was born in Toccoa and grew up in Clarkesville, was the parade’s Grand Marshal. She is the daughter of Dr. Marc and Teresa Coan. At the time, Coan had recently authored a book, […]
Read morePreparing for winter weather starts now for Stephens County residents. In partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency’s Ready Georgia campaign, Stephens County Emergency Management is encouraging citizens to take time to prepare for possible inclement weather emergencies this winter. Danielle Rhodes, Director of Stephens County Emergency Management, stated, “Winter Weather Preparedness Week is a great time […]
Read moreChristmas Fest will prevail, in spite of inclement weather. That’s the word from Toccoa officials, who say they are watching the radar every hour, but have already taken precautions to have most of this Friday’s activities moved indoors to keep people out of the cold and rainy weather if necessary. The lighting of the tree will still be held at […]
Read moreEffective December 1, owners of multipurpose off-highway vehicles, or MPOHVs, may voluntarily register their vehicles so they may be driven on county roads. For qualifying vehicles, owners will be able to register their vehicles and receive a certificate of registration and a license plate. The annual registration fee is $20.mThe vehicle will not be titled. Owners of this type vehicle […]
Read moreRecent price hikes have made it almost impossible for many families to pay for everyday essentials like food, fuel, and housing costs. The Salvation Army has started its Christmas Red Kettle campaign to raise money to help families struggling with food instability, prevent overdue bills or eviction notices, and to remind countless members of our community that they are not […]
Read moreFour Stephens County Churches are among the 261 congregations that recently broke away from the United Methodist Church denomination following years of debate and division between what became two “sides”; one more conservative, one seeking a more progressive stance on denomination rules and standards. More than 7,250 congregations across the country, and 623 in Georgia, have applied for and received […]
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At Monday’s Toccoa City Commission meeting, Commissioner-elect Michelle Jamieson was sworn in as a city commissioner to fill the Post 3 seat left vacant with the passing of Jeanette Jamieson in April. Michelle Jamieson took the seat in the Toccoa Municipal Elections earlier this month, garnering 355 votes against candidate Gary Coretllino’s 346 votes. Following Monday’s meeting, Michelle Jamieson made […]
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