By Dave Williams

Bureau Chief

Capitol Beat News Service

    The effects of the coronavirus were palpable during the City of Toccoa's Monday meeting.

    The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter has closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

     Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter said this week the health and well-being of the City of Toccoa employees, citizens and customers is its highest priority during the Coronavirus pandemic.

 Covid-19 – the Coronavirus has dealt the sports world a massive blow in recent days. 

    A $240,000 gift from the Thomas T. and Bernice F. Irvin Foundation will help fund a new home for Piedmont College’s School of Education.

    Stephens County Sheriff’s Explorer Post 77 traveled to Gatlinburg, Tenn., Feb. 6-9 for the 40th annual Winterfest.

    Teresa Askew will be the featured speaker at the 2020 All About Grace women’s conference scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at Crossroads Baptist Church.

    What do country music and classical music have in common? They both have a rich history of storytelling.

    School superintendent Bryan Dorsey on Tuesday said he was more concerned about potential weather conditions tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 21) than he had been during previous weeks.