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Citizens of Georgia Power put the finishing touches on stairs leading to a kayak/canoe launch site on Panther Creek at its connection with the Tugaloo River. Note the railing on the side of the steps which allows boaters to easily slide their kayaks/canoes down to the water’s edge.

Citizens of Georgia Power put the finishing touches on stairs leading to a kayak/canoe launch site on Panther Creek at its connection with the Tugaloo River. Note the railing on the side of the steps which allows boaters to easily slide their kayaks/canoes down to the water’s edge.

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Kayak/Canoe launch completed

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
    Stephens County commissioner Michelle Ivester on Tuesday praised the work on installation of a kayak/canoe launch dock with concrete steps and railing at Yonah Dam Park.
This house near 770 E. Currahee St., was the scene of a fatal fire last week.

This house near 770 E. Currahee St., was the scene of a fatal fire last week.

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Body found in house fire

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
    Toccoa police officers were on their way to assist with a property retrieval last week that changed to a fire response.     Police chief Jimmy Mize said that on Thursday, Aug. 8, officers were responded to a residence on East Currahee Street.
Kaylynn Crump (left) with Twirl Forte coach Colleen Murphy.

Kaylynn Crump (left) with Twirl Forte coach Colleen Murphy.

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Crump represents U.S. in France

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
    Kaylynn Crump of Martin, a sophomore at Franklin County High School and daughter of Chad and Kristy Crump, recently returned from representing the United States at the International Cup in France.
Send nominations to the Toccoa-Stephens County Schools Hall of Fame, c/o Brenda Kelley, 210 Traveler’s Point, Toccoa, Ga., 30577.

Send nominations to the Toccoa-Stephens County Schools Hall of Fame, c/o Brenda Kelley, 210 Traveler’s Point, Toccoa, Ga., 30577.

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Schools hall of fame seeking nominations

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
    The Toccoa-Stephens County Schools Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the Class of 2019.     The hall was established to recognize outstanding graduates and former educators of the Toccoa and Stephens County school systems.
Oak Hill Elementary School was the first and last combined all African-American school in Stephens County.

Oak Hill Elementary School was the first and last combined all African-American school in Stephens County.

Museum to unveil Oak Hill exhibit

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
 The Stephens County Historical Society will dedicate a new exhibit in the Stephens County History Museum.     The exhibit will feature the Oak Hill Elementary School and its faculty.
State Sen. John Wilkinson.

State Sen. John Wilkinson.

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Wilkinson appointed study commission chair

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2019
    State Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) was recently appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to chair the Senate Study Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Landscape Workforce Access.
Police are looking for thw culprits who damaged the urns at Patriot Park.

Police are looking for thw culprits who damaged the urns at Patriot Park.

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Urns damaged in Patriot Park

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, August 8, 2019
    Urns at Patriot Park in the City of Toccoa were damaged over the weekend.     The park is located on Doyle Street across from Regions Bank.     Toccoa police chief Jimmy Mize said the police department is looking for two young white males that were seen in the area near the time of the incident.
Toccoa Life recently moved to a new building.

Toccoa Life recently moved to a new building.

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Ribbon cutting held for pregnancy center

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
The Toccoa Life doors are open in its newly-renovated  location on Highway 17 south which includes the installation of new ultrasound equipment. The event was celebrated by a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored ribbon cutting ceremony held last Thursday.
Past and present members of the Stephens County EMS recently gathered to kick off the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ambulance service. Pictured are (from left) hospital CEO Mike Hester, EMS director Aaron Wilkinson, Andrew Burkhart, Chris Stephens, Donna Kieffer, Bobby Westmoreland, Matt Moore, Jake Murray, Blake Simpson, Stanley Ansley, James Norris, Tony Thomas and Joshua Smith.

Past and present members of the Stephens County EMS recently gathered to kick off the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ambulance service. Pictured are (from left) hospital CEO Mike Hester, EMS director Aaron Wilkinson, Andrew Burkhart, Chris Stephens, Donna Kieffer, Bobby Westmoreland, Matt Moore, Jake Murray, Blake Simpson, Stanley Ansley, James Norris, Tony Thomas and Joshua Smith.

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Stephens EMS: 50 years of service

News Staff
Friday, August 2, 2019
    Stephens County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary.     Present and former EMS workers recently were served a lunch at their station near Stephens County Hospital and another observation is planned next month.