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Local Stephens County Hospital records its first two COVID-19 related deaths.

Local Stephens County Hospital records its first two COVID-19 related deaths.

Stephens County adds two to COVID-19 death toll

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2020
                Two people have died of COVID-19 related illnesses at Stephens County Hospital in the last seven days, according to hospital CEO Mike Hester.                   Those are the first two COVID deaths at the local hospital since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
Stephens County schools will begin orientation sessions Monday, Aug. 3 .

Stephens County schools will begin orientation sessions Monday, Aug. 3 .

Schools set orientation dates

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
    Stephens County schools will begin orientation sessions Monday, Aug. 3 .     The 5th Grade Academy will hold orientation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on that day followed by Big A Elementary and SCMS from 4-6 p.m.     Big A/SCMS will hold orientation again on Tuesday Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Your photo could be featured on the cover of Lake Living.

Your photo could be featured on the cover of Lake Living.

Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake? Have you caught a fabulous fisH on an area lake? Lake Living is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s summer 2020 edition.
Tribute band taking the stage at about 8 p.m.

Tribute band taking the stage at about 8 p.m.

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Tribute to perform Saturday

News Staff
Friday, July 24, 2020
Tribute, an Allman Brothers tribute band, will perform Saturday, July 25, in downtown Toccoa as part of the 2020 Ida Cox Music Series. The opening act will begin at 7 p.m. with the eight-piece Tribute band taking the stage at about 8 p.m. The concert is free.
For a list of participating TCC stores and to learn how your local store location will commence its Backpack Giveaway event, visit www.tccrocks.com/locations.

For a list of participating TCC stores and to learn how your local store location will commence its Backpack Giveaway event, visit www.tccrocks.com/locations.

Verizon to hand out backpacks

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

Gov. Kemp encourages public to wear a mask

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
    Gov. Brian P. Kemp and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey are calling on all Georgians to implement "Four Things for Four Weeks" into their daily routines to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19.
"Families will be allowed to sit in groups of seven and available seating will be marked in the stands," said Becky Jameson, senior class counselor at SCHS.

"Families will be allowed to sit in groups of seven and available seating will be marked in the stands," said Becky Jameson, senior class counselor at SCHS.

Class2020 graduation ceremony tonight (July 17)

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2020
    Stephens County High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. in the high school stadium.     In-person graduation was postponed in May due to the coronavirus which will continue to have an impact.
"...with the increase of patients being sick from the coronavirus, and with a growing shortage of testing supplies nation-wide, we are no longer able to provide testing to asymptomatic individuals," said SCH CEO Michael Hester.

"...with the increase of patients being sick from the coronavirus, and with a growing shortage of testing supplies nation-wide, we are no longer able to provide testing to asymptomatic individuals," said SCH CEO Michael Hester.

SCH stops asymptomatic testing

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
From Stephens County Hospital: Good afternoon. In our area, and in many areas of the country, we’ve seen a significant increase in positive cases of COVID-19 over the last two weeks. We’ve worked diligently to serve our region and provide testing for all individuals during this epidemic.
Hart EMC wishes to invite our members to our first ever Drive-Thru Annual Meeting.

Hart EMC wishes to invite our members to our first ever Drive-Thru Annual Meeting.

Hart EMC schedules annual meeting.

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Hart EMC wishes to invite our members to our first ever Drive-Thru Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020. The meeting will take place at our main office located at 1071 Elberton Highway, Hartwell, Georgia.  Members can drive-thru anytime between 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Candidates expected to attend include Stacy Hall and Bo Hatchett.

Candidates expected to attend include Stacy Hall and Bo Hatchett.

Stephens County Republicans announce event

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The Stephens County Republican Party will host an informal barbecue lunch and stump speech event on Saturday, July 25, at Henderson Falls Park. Barbecue will be served beginning at 1:30 p.m. Stump speeches from Republican candidates for Congress, U.S.