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Apprentice Eli Troyer mounts horse Buckwheat under the advisement of Steadfast co-founder/journeyman Tod Bethea.

Apprentice Eli Troyer mounts horse Buckwheat under the advisement of Steadfast co-founder/journeyman Tod Bethea.

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Steadfast offers a place to put your worries aside

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    A farm ministry off Broad River Road is celebrating its two-year anniversary.     Steadfast Family Farm offers services such as pairing apprentices with more experienced journeymen who provide mentoring sessions with horses, farm pets and farm tasks.
It's a Wonderful Life coming to the Lavonia Cultural Center in November.

It's a Wonderful Life coming to the Lavonia Cultural Center in November.

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Cast set for Lavonia play performance

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    The Franklin Community Player (FCP)  has announced the cast has been set for its production of It’s A Wonderful Life Nov. 15-17 at the Lavonia Cultural Center.     Stephens County is represented by Rick Duerr, Hunter Collins, Nicki Collier, Jeremy Tabor, Riley Roberts and Kason Seigler.
Artists needed for Fall Arts & Crafts Festival.

Artists needed for Fall Arts & Crafts Festival.

Guild seeking artists for festival

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    The Currahee Artists’ Guild is seeking artists for its annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival that’s held in conjunction with the Toccoa Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27.     The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library is seeking public input Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. about expansion plans.

Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library is seeking public input Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. about expansion plans.

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Library seeks public input on expansion plans

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    What do you want to see happen at the library?     That's what the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library wants to know as it works toward a renovation and expansion project.     The library will hold a public input session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.
Take a step back in time with Joe Gransden and special guest Robin Latimore at the Ritz on Oct. 3.

Take a step back in time with Joe Gransden and special guest Robin Latimore at the Ritz on Oct. 3.

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Gransden coming to the Ritz

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    Take a step back in time with Joe Gransden and special guest Robin Latimore, as they bring a Tribute to the Great American Songbook to the historic Ritz Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.
A drive-flu flu shot clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stephens County Health Department.

A drive-flu flu shot clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stephens County Health Department.

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Health department to hold flu shot clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    Health experts agree that the flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu viruses.     To make getting your flu shot even more convenient, the Stephens County Health Department will hold a drive-through flu shot clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m.
There are many activities scheduled for Currahee Military Weekend.

There are many activities scheduled for Currahee Military Weekend.

Currahee Military Weekend begins Oct. 3

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    The Stephens County Historical Society is preparing for the upcoming Currahee Military Weekend which starts on Thursday, Oct. 3.
This watering trough is one that was used to water horses in downtown Toccoa in the late 1800s.

This watering trough is one that was used to water horses in downtown Toccoa in the late 1800s.

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Museum to unveil two new exhibits

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    The Stephens County Historical Society’s Museum will unveil two new exhibits on Monday, Sept. 30.     The first is an  outside exhibit of an original horse watering  trough and water pump used in downtown Toccoa during the 1800’s and early 1900’s.
Toccoa police find a handgun reported stolen from Gwinnett.

Toccoa police find a handgun reported stolen from Gwinnett.

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Speeding stop finds stolen firearm

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
    A stolen semi-automatic handgun was discovered by Stephens County deputies last week after they stopped a vehicle for speeding.     Sheriff Randy Shirley said that on Friday, Sept.
Toccoa police arrested three suspects in what was said to be a "drug deal gone bad."

Toccoa police arrested three suspects in what was said to be a "drug deal gone bad."

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Sour Drug Deal nets three suspects

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
    Toccoa police officers charged three suspects last week in a case that was determined to be the result of a "drug deal gone bad" at a local gas station.     Police chief Jimmy Mize said officers responded to a possible armed robbery on Thursday, Sept.