Georgia shelter in place order starts April 3 at 6 p.m.
Everything you want to know about Gov. Kemp’s shelter in place order
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Friday, April 3, 2020
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Governor Brian Kemp has updated shelter in place executive order.
Kemp issues April 2 executive order
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THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
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BY THE GOVERNOR:
EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ENSURE A SAFE & HEALTHY GEORGIA
WHEREAS:
On March 14, 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the State of
1 Executive Order No. 03.14.20.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Though Toccoa commissioners did not discuss the coronavirus in Monday's public meeting, Mayor Terry Carter said the city had considered taking actions to prevent its spread.
Coronavirus is a silent factor in city meeting
J. Todd Truelove
The effects of the coronavirus were palpable during the City of Toccoa's Monday meeting.
City commissioners were seated six-feet apart in front of the commission dias in an effort to practice social distancing.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The local humane shelter is closed but accepting appointments for potential adoptions.
Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter closes to public
J. Todd Truelove
The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter has closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Virus changes city plans.
City announces plan changes due to virus
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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.
“We are committed to providing essential services and maintaining public safety.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Eli Wenger
COVID-19 cancels springs sports until further notice
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Covid-19 – the Coronavirus has dealt the sports world a massive blow in recent days.
For the first time since 1939, there will be no March Madness NCAA basketball tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Members of the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 77 are (front, from left) SRO Deputy Fowler, Explorer Kasey York, Explorer Cpl. Hannah Murphy, Explorer Pfc. Davey Patterson and Explorer Katie William. At rear are Explorer Joseph Helton, Explorer Nick Marstellar, Explorer Issac Littleton, Explorer Troy Broska, Explorer Sgt. Evan Lewellen, Explorer Lt. Miles Peck and SRO Cpl. David Kiser.
Sheriff's Office Explorers attend Winterfest
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Stephens County Sheriff’s Explorer Post 77 traveled to Gatlinburg, Tenn., Feb. 6-9 for the 40th annual Winterfest.
The event brings together Venturers and Explorers from the southeastern and southwestern states for serious competition and serious fun.
Monday, March 2, 2020
Teresa Askew will be the featured speaker at the All About Grace women’s conference on March 14.
Askew speaks at Crossroads
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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.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Violinist Benjamin Kronk will join the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra for the March 8 concert.
TSO and Kronk to perform in March
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What do country music and classical music have in common? They both have a rich history of storytelling.
The Toccoa Symphony Orchestra’s (TSO) Winter Concert will feature several well-known classical music pieces that tell a story from the perspective of the composer.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Decisions to close schools can keep a superintendent up all night.
Closing schools no easy matter
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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.
The school board on Tuesday was discussing processes the school system has to determine when to close to schools.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020