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Stephens County No. 1 singles player Madison Rogers loads up for a backhand stroke during Monday’s first round state playoff action against Murray County.

Stephens County No. 1 singles player Madison Rogers loads up for a backhand stroke during Monday’s first round state playoff action against Murray County.

Lady Indians tennis team excels

Marcus Etienne
Monday, April 26, 2021
    The Stephens County Lady Indian tennis team coasted into the state’s Sweet 16 after defeating Sandy Creek 5-0 in the first round of the Class AAA playoffs here Monday.     The Lady Indians are Sweet 16 bound for the first time since at least 2006, according to SCHS head coach Debby Williams.
This soft drink can held suspected pre-packaged meth.

This soft drink can held suspected pre-packaged meth.

Sheriff's Office arrests two on drug distribution charges

J. Todd Truelove
Friday, April 23, 2021
    The Stephens County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday that two Toccoa residents were arrested in early April on drug charges.     Sheriff Randy Shirley said the arrests brought to a close an investigation that began after complaints about  a man selling drugs at several local motels.
Pictured with Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize (left) are members of the Simmons family – Katina Aaron, Ebony Tyree and New Order founder Gerald Rose

Pictured with Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize (left) are members of the Simmons family – Katina Aaron, Ebony Tyree and New Order founder Gerald Rose

Family spotlights cold case

News Staff
Thursday, April 22, 2021
    Family members of murder victim Robert Lee Simmons Jr. were in Toccoa over the weekend distributing flyers and asking anyone with information to come forward.
Attend the event and learn how you, your family, your company, your church or organization can volunteer and serve through Love Him Love Them locally

Attend the event and learn how you, your family, your company, your church or organization can volunteer and serve through Love Him Love Them locally

Ministry recognizes volunteers

News Staff
Monday, April 19, 2021
    Love Him Love Them Ministry will hold a volunteer extravanganza Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.     The event will be held at 111 Fieldcrest Drive – the Family Life Center of The Pointe Church.
Tethering lengths considered in animal ordinance amendment.

Tethering lengths considered in animal ordinance amendment.

County considers animal control ordinance

J. Todd Truelove
Friday, April 16, 2021
    An amendment to an ordinance governing animal control is being considered by county commissioners.     On Tuesday, commissioners held the first public hearing on the ordinance.     The amendment adds a line to the ordinance regarding tying an animal to a post or some other item on a property.
Main Street Toccoa, in conjunction with the businesses of downtown Toccoa, will host a Sip-n-Stroll Friday, April 16, from 4-7 p.m.

Main Street Toccoa, in conjunction with the businesses of downtown Toccoa, will host a Sip-n-Stroll Friday, April 16, from 4-7 p.m.

Sip n Stroll in Toccoa

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
    Main Street Toccoa, in conjunction with the businesses of downtown Toccoa, will host a Sip-n-Stroll Friday, April 16, from 4-7 p.m.     Following the Sip-n-Stroll, a free concert by the Toccoa Falls College Jazz Ensemble and Toccoa Jazz will take place at the historic Ritz Theatre.
Note the pinwheels at the base of the Olympic torch in front of Toccoa City Hall. They are a reminder that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Note the pinwheels at the base of the Olympic torch in front of Toccoa City Hall. They are a reminder that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month.

News Staff
Monday, April 12, 2021
By Noel Pauley Guest columnist     Family Connection of Stephens County, along with Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children and families during National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April.
It’s Tomato Time on Friday, April 16, at the Stephens County Extension Office (50 Eastanollee Livestock Road) in Eastanollee

It’s Tomato Time on Friday, April 16, at the Stephens County Extension Office (50 Eastanollee Livestock Road) in Eastanollee

Extension Service offers seminars

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
    The Stephens County Extension will conduct a pair of seminars in the coming weeks.     The first It’s Tomato Time on Friday, April 16, at the Stephens County Extension Office (50 Eastanollee Livestock Road) in  Eastanollee from 9-11 a.m.
Deputies obtained a search warrant for a residence and discovered multiple items that had been reported stolen.

Deputies obtained a search warrant for a residence and discovered multiple items that had been reported stolen.

String of thefts from automobiles

J. Todd Truelove
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
    Stephens County sheriff’s deputies and investigators recently arrested two men on charges related to a string of thefts from automobiles.     Sheriff Randy Shirley said deputies responded on Tuesday, March 23 to multiple reports that someone had entered vehicles in the area of Rock Creek Road.
Stephens County firefighters have a new vehicle that will be used for rehab and shelter during area firefights. That's it to the left. Pictured are local firefighters Capt. Lee Woody, Eastanollee Fire Chief Jamey Gettys, and Brandon Hicks.

Stephens County firefighters have a new vehicle that will be used for rehab and shelter during area firefights. That's it to the left. Pictured are local firefighters Capt. Lee Woody, Eastanollee Fire Chief Jamey Gettys, and Brandon Hicks.

Volunteer fire adds recovery unit

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, April 5, 2021
    Stephens County and Toccoa firefighters have a new unit to assist them in their battles against blazes thanks to Rabun County.     It's a 2017 Freightliner Rabun sold to Stephens County for $5,000.