The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
The Lady Indians softball team defeated East Hall on Monday 4-0. They play again today at 5:30 p.m. against Habersham and then again on Saturday against Habersham and Hart County, with games beginning at 9 a.m. at home.
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Two suspects involved in a home invasion were arrested in Stephens County on Tuesday. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence off Eastern Cross Lane on August 7 in reference to a home invasion. Upon deputies’ arrival, the victim stated he had been assaulted and the suspect had taken items from the residence. The suspect left the residence […]
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The Stephens County Board of Commissioners lifts the 90-day moratorium that was previously put on the construction of poultry houses and poultry operations. After approving the construction of new poultry houses in May, the board wanted to amend the language of the current zoning ordinance for the agriculture intensive district. The amendments they considered involved increasing the setbacks for poultry […]
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Main Street Toccoa is participating in 2017’s City Hall Selfie day on Tuesday, August 15. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, City Hall Selfie Day is sponsored by Engaging Local Government Leaders. “Well we can’t take credit for City Hall Selfie Day, it’s an event sponsored by Engaging Local Government Leaders. It’s a non-profit and their sole purpose is […]
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Last week, Stephens County held a public safety meeting regarding the August 21 total solar eclipse. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said there are several concerns about the amount of people who are expected to be in this area to view the eclipse. “There will be a large number of visitors coming through Stephens County and I want the citizens […]
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The Stephens County commission heard two requests at their meeting Tuesday and approved one and denied the other. The first request came from the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, asking for $20,000 for a new transport vehicle. Humane Shelter Director Jeff Roberts went before the board to explain why this vehicle is needed. “A third of the animals that come into […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Sheriff’s office arrests an individual on drug charges after a traffic stop. On August 4, Deputy Herring observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 17 with a missing headlight and traveling at a low rate of speed. Herring pulled the vehicle over and the driver, identified as Erin Taylor Abbott, 22, was arrested and charged with possession […]
Read moreThe North Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received a donation to start the Savage Innovator Award. NGTC Alumni Dustin Keeling and Benjamin Keith gave the funds to promote and recognize high character students who have an innovative spirit and think outside the box. Beginning Fall Semester of this year, the $250 annual scholarship will be available to a student who […]
Read moreRegistration is now open for fall classes in the Emmanuel Arts Academy. Private lessons and classes are available in musical theatre, piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, musical theory and composition. The Registration runs through August 17 and the limited spaces are expected to fill fast. Classes are set to begin on Monday, August 21 and continue through Tuesday, November 17. […]
Read moreNeighbors for Neighbors of Stephens County and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia are sponsoring a mobile food pantry to provide food for families in Stephens County who are in need. The food pantry is on Thursday, August 10 and begins at 10 a.m. The sponsors urge those who plan to attend to come early as the event is first […]
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