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Linda Rumsey (left) was named a Lions Melvin Jones Fellowship honoree in April. That’s District Gov. Judy Scott making the presentation.

Linda Rumsey (left) was named a Lions Melvin Jones Fellowship honoree in April. That’s District Gov. Judy Scott making the presentation.

Rumsey serves as Lions district vice governor

News Staff
Thursday, July 8, 2021
    Linda Sheriff Rumsey of Greer, S.C., formerly of Stephens County, will serve as Lions Club vice district governor  of South Carolina District 32S.     Rumsey is the outgoing president of the Greer (S.C.) Lions Club. She has served in that position since 2019.
Matin Baptist Church is teaming with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

Matin Baptist Church is teaming with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

Free Food Giveaway at Martin Baptist Church

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
Martin Baptist Church in partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia distributes free food to all qualifying residents of the Martin area of Stephens and Franklin Counties on the first Tuesday of each month from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. The date for this month is July 6, 2021.
Felines had stopped being accepted at the shelter on May 26 due to a virus outbreak.

Felines had stopped being accepted at the shelter on May 26 due to a virus outbreak.

Shelter reopens to cats

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, July 1, 2021
    Cats and kittens are once again being accepted in and adopted out at the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter.
McKenzie Coan will try to add to her total number of Paralympic medals during the Tokyo games.

McKenzie Coan will try to add to her total number of Paralympic medals during the Tokyo games.

Coan joining Team USA in Japan

News Staff
Monday, June 28, 2021
By Karen Rosen Team USA     McKenzie Coan of Clarkesville is headed to the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.     This will be her third trip to the Paralympic Games as part of Team USA.
The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Toccoa Symphony performance June 27

News Staff
Friday, June 25, 2021
The Toccoa Symphony is ringing in the summer season with its annual Patriotic Pops Concert, taking place at Lake Toccoa on Sunday, June 27.     The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., but the gates will be open at 6 p.m. to set up your lawn chair or blanket.
These are some of the items deputies seized during an arrest early Monday. They include suspected drugs and paraphernalia as well as a shotgun.

These are some of the items deputies seized during an arrest early Monday. They include suspected drugs and paraphernalia as well as a shotgun.

Martin man arrested on drug charges

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, June 21, 2021
    A 63-year-old resident of Martin was arrested early Monday morning after deputies responded to a medical call on Pueblo Trail.     Sheriff Randy Shirley said that it was around 3 a.m. on June 13 deputies were dispatched to the Pueblo Trail address in reference to an unresponsive man.
Dave Jalovick has nothing but open water ahead of him as he participates in the Tugaloo River History Paddle last Saturday.

Dave Jalovick has nothing but open water ahead of him as he participates in the Tugaloo River History Paddle last Saturday.

Paddlers come from all over for Tugaloo River History Paddle

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
    The annual Tugaloo River History Paddle was held Saturday, June 12.         Forty paddlers left Walker Creek around 8:30 a.m.  and paddled down the river stopping at varous historical spots.     Local historian, Kelly Vickers, led the group, which is sponsored by the Tugaloo River Water Trail.
Tribute, an Atlanta-based band that plays tunes made famous by the Allman Brothers Band, will perform Saturday, June 19, as part of the Ida Cox Music Series held every summer Saturday in downtown.

Tribute, an Atlanta-based band that plays tunes made famous by the Allman Brothers Band, will perform Saturday, June 19, as part of the Ida Cox Music Series held every summer Saturday in downtown.

Allman Bros. tribute band to take stage

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
    The popular band, Tribute, a celebration of The Allman Brothers Band, will be the featured performers at the Ida Cox Music Series on Saturday, June 19, in downtown Toccoa.     The evening’s concert is being sponsored by Dee Dee Dodd Arrowood at Keller Williams Lanier Partners.
Dr. Fred Gingrich.

Dr. Fred Gingrich.

Gingrich joins TFC

News Staff
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
    Dr. Fred Gingrich has joined the staff of Toccoa Falls College as the director of the college’s new master of arts in marriage and family therapy program which launches this fall.     Gingrich has served educational institutions in Canada, the Philippines and the United States.
Sheriff Randy Shirley said the case started when investigators received multiple tips of possibe drug activity at a residence on Highway 123.

Sheriff Randy Shirley said the case started when investigators received multiple tips of possibe drug activity at a residence on Highway 123.

Sheriff's Office arrests one on drug distribution charge

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, June 14, 2021
    Stephens County sheriff Randy Shirley this week reported the arrest of a 61-year-old man on charges related to the distribution of illegal drugs.     Shirley said the case started when investigators received multiple tips of possible drug activity at a residence on Highway 123.