Author: Charlie Bauder

Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said a lockdown did occur at Stephens County Middle School Thursday morning while an investigation was performed into what the sheriff said authorities determined to be an unfounded message that was posted on Facebook. Shirley said that a posting that was allegedly made Wednesday evening was said to be viewed by some other children who […]

The holiday season means lights and decorations throughout the home, which can pose risks if people are not careful. This year, the National Fire Protection Association is again running “Project Holiday,” the organization’s holiday fire safety campaign. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees, candles, and cooking all contribute to an increased number of fires in the home […]

As Stephens County’s inert landfill prepares to close along with the already closed C & D landfill, the county is making plans for moving the bins where people can drop off trash like old mattresses, electronics, and so forth. On Tuesday, county commissioners voted unanimously to relocate the non-inert solid waste bins located at the landfill now to the Road […]

An Oconee County, Georgia man is the new Troop Commander for Georgia State Patrol Troop B, which includes Stephens County. This week, Georgia Department of Public Safety Commissioner Colonel Mark McDonough announced the appointment of Captain Allen Marlowe to that post effective as of December 1. In his new position, Captain Marlowe will oversee the operations of the Georgia State […]

Stephens County will begin the abandonment process for part of Camp Mikell Road. On Tuesday, Stephens County Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize staff to begin moving forward with the road abandonment process for part of Camp Mikell Road that begins at a creek that does not have a bridge over it and continues onto Forest Service property. Stephens County Administrator […]

Stephens County approves a re-zoning request for a local property. Tuesday, the county commission unanimously approved a re-zoning request from Dwayne Smith on Leatherwood Road. Smith wanted his property re-zoned from Residential Single Family to Agriculture General/Residential in order to allow farming and a possible nursery on the property. According to Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers, this particular property sits […]

A judge finds a Franklin County man guilty of murder Monday afternoon, Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Malcom found 46-year old Brent Shubert of Canon guilty of malice murder, felony murder and concealing the death of another, in connection to the 2013 murder of his live-in girlfriend, Bonnie Ann Cooner. A week-long bench trial before Judge Malcom ended with closing arguments […]