Stephens County Schools to Dismiss Early Today

A note from Stephens County Schools:   Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon, Stephens County schools will be dismissed 15 minutes early today to allow for bus routes to be completed before the anticipated bad weather reaches Stephens County. Also, all after-school activities and programs are canceled  for today. This includes Camp Fire. Students will need to be picked […]

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Chamber, residents welcome Schoolhouse Vendor Market

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and area citizens welcomed one of the community’s newest businesses on Thursday at a celebration for the opening of the Schoolhouse Vendor Market.  Schoolhouse Vendor Market is located at  2332 Mize Road in Toccoa, in the building that originally housed Carnes Creek Elementary School, and later served as the home of the Stephens County School […]

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Changes to county ordinances under consideration

On Tuesday, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners will meet for the first of two scheduled August meetings.  On the agenda is the first reading and public hearing for a proposed amendment to the county’s animal control ordinance. Currently, the ordinance states that “If a dog or animal is tied or tethered it must have adequate shelter and bedding.”  The […]

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Clarkesville man arrested after Friday manhunt

A multiple-agency manhunt near Clarkesville on Friday disrupted traffic and had officials advising area residents to stay indoors and lock their doors as a precaution.  Assistance from Georgia State Patrol Aviation caused abundant social media comment as citizens in Habersham, Stephens and Rabun counties took note of the low-flying helicopters.  The search, by ground and air, had remained focused in […]

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Georgia Squirrel Season opens Aug. 15

Squirrel hunting season opens August 15. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, squirrel hunting season is a great opportunity for new hunters to practice newly-acquired skills.  Diana McGrath, Wildlife Biologist with the WRD Game Management Section, stated, “When you are squirrel hunting, it isn’t necessary to be absolutely still or quiet, making it an ideal […]

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Masquerade on Main comes to downtown Toccoa

Downtown Toccoa takes on a festive air as several events combine for a New Orleans themed weekend. Tomorrow afternoon, Toccoa’s annual Sip & Stroll kicks off the fun with Masquerade on Main from 5-8 p.m., where your “passport” will guide you to various downtown businesses, and strollers can enjoy their favorite drink samples, deals, special promotions, and music. Activities along […]

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