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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.

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.

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Sheriff's Office Explorers attend Winterfest

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2020
    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.
Teresa Askew will be the featured speaker at the All About Grace women’s conference on March 14.

Teresa Askew will be the featured speaker at the All About Grace women’s conference on March 14.

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Askew speaks at Crossroads

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Friday, February 28, 2020
    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.
Violinist Benjamin Kronk will join the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra for the March 8 concert.

Violinist Benjamin Kronk will join the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra for the March 8 concert.

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TSO and Kronk to perform in March

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
    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.
Decisions to close schools can keep a superintendent up all night.

Decisions to close schools can keep a superintendent up all night.

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Closing schools no easy matter

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
    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.
The Stephens County Electioins Office is demonstrating voting procedures this week.

The Stephens County Electioins Office is demonstrating voting procedures this week.

Voting demonstrations available this week

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2020
    The Stephens County Elections Office will demonstrate the process of using new election voting machines next week.     Chief registrar Eureka Gober said the demonstration will be held Monday through Friday, Feb. 24-28. The demonstrations will take place at the historic courthouse in Toccoa.
Meeting at the state capitol were (from left) Chelsea and Matt Bohannon, Mark Wilkinson, state Rep. Chris Erwin, Dawn Jameson, Brown Dean and Mark Smith.

Meeting at the state capitol were (from left) Chelsea and Matt Bohannon, Mark Wilkinson, state Rep. Chris Erwin, Dawn Jameson, Brown Dean and Mark Smith.

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Georgia Farm Bureau addresses state legislators

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Friday, February 21, 2020
    Stephens County Farm Bureau members traveled to Atlanta, Feb. 11 to participate in the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the state capitol.     Members of the Farm Bureau delegation visited with state Sen. John Wilkinson, state Rep. Chris Erwin and several other lawmakers.
The Stephens County High School dance team took the championship Feb. 15.

The Stephens County High School dance team took the championship Feb. 15.

High kicking Indianettes win state title

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2020
The Stephens County High School Indianettes dance team competed in the 2020 GHSA State Dance Invitational on Feb. 15 at Columbus State University. The Indianettes won the AAA/AAAA High Kick State Championship. They were undefeated in high kick this competition season.
Leon Osborne (left) receives the Paul Harris Fellow designation from Toccoa Rotary Club president Leon Womack (right).

Leon Osborne (left) receives the Paul Harris Fellow designation from Toccoa Rotary Club president Leon Womack (right).

Rotary honors Osborne

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
    Leon Osborne, CEO of Osborne Wood Products, has been awarded the Paul Harris Fellow standing as a Rotarian.     This award is presented to members of the Rotary Foundation (rotary.
Cutline:Gloria Mathews-Caldwell recently retired after serving 47 years as church secretary for Toccoa First United Methodist Church.

Cutline:Gloria Mathews-Caldwell recently retired after serving 47 years as church secretary for Toccoa First United Methodist Church.

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Caldwell retires after 47 years

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Monday, February 17, 2020
    Gloria Mathews-Caldwell has retired as church secretary for Toccoa First United Methodist Church after 47 years of service.     During this time, she worked for 11 pastors and came in contact with literally hundreds and hundreds of church members.