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"Families will be allowed to sit in groups of seven and available seating will be marked in the stands," said Becky Jameson, senior class counselor at SCHS.

"Families will be allowed to sit in groups of seven and available seating will be marked in the stands," said Becky Jameson, senior class counselor at SCHS.

Class2020 graduation ceremony tonight (July 17)

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2020
    Stephens County High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. in the high school stadium.     In-person graduation was postponed in May due to the coronavirus which will continue to have an impact.
"...with the increase of patients being sick from the coronavirus, and with a growing shortage of testing supplies nation-wide, we are no longer able to provide testing to asymptomatic individuals," said SCH CEO Michael Hester.

"...with the increase of patients being sick from the coronavirus, and with a growing shortage of testing supplies nation-wide, we are no longer able to provide testing to asymptomatic individuals," said SCH CEO Michael Hester.

SCH stops asymptomatic testing

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
From Stephens County Hospital: Good afternoon. In our area, and in many areas of the country, we’ve seen a significant increase in positive cases of COVID-19 over the last two weeks. We’ve worked diligently to serve our region and provide testing for all individuals during this epidemic.
Hart EMC wishes to invite our members to our first ever Drive-Thru Annual Meeting.

Hart EMC wishes to invite our members to our first ever Drive-Thru Annual Meeting.

Hart EMC schedules annual meeting.

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Hart EMC wishes to invite our members to our first ever Drive-Thru Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020. The meeting will take place at our main office located at 1071 Elberton Highway, Hartwell, Georgia.  Members can drive-thru anytime between 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Candidates expected to attend include Stacy Hall and Bo Hatchett.

Candidates expected to attend include Stacy Hall and Bo Hatchett.

Stephens County Republicans announce event

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The Stephens County Republican Party will host an informal barbecue lunch and stump speech event on Saturday, July 25, at Henderson Falls Park. Barbecue will be served beginning at 1:30 p.m. Stump speeches from Republican candidates for Congress, U.S.
Students are required to wear masks in classrooms and common areas throughout each campus.

Students are required to wear masks in classrooms and common areas throughout each campus.

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NGTC announces classes with health guidelines

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
    North Georgia Technical College has announced fall semester 2020 academic plans for returning to campus for students.     The Clarkesville, Currahee and Blairsville campuses will begin fall semester Aug.
Camp Fire advised recent visitors to the pool to watch for COVID-19 symptoms and seek immediate care if symptoms arise.

Camp Fire advised recent visitors to the pool to watch for COVID-19 symptoms and seek immediate care if symptoms arise.

COVID-19 causes pool closure

News Staff
Monday, July 13, 2020
About a month after reopening, the Doyle Street pool will be closing again after a person who was at the pool reported they may have been contagious while there.
Grammy-winning singer Linda Davis, along with Bill Whyte (left) and Davis’ husband Lang Scott (right) will perform in concert at the Ritz Theatre.

Grammy-winning singer Linda Davis, along with Bill Whyte (left) and Davis’ husband Lang Scott (right) will perform in concert at the Ritz Theatre.

Davis to sing

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2020
    The historic Ritz Theatre will kick off its 2020-2021 concert season on Friday, July 31.     That’s when famed country singer Linda Davis, along with her husband Lang Scott and Bill Whyte, will return to Toccoa  to open the Night at the Ritz Series.
Japanese beetles now are present in some 48 states.

Japanese beetles now are present in some 48 states.

Controlling Japanese beetle infestations

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
By Thad Glenn Stephens County Extension Service      It’s July and Japanese beetles are appearing on a number of plants. The damage adult beetles do in a short period of time can wreak havoc on flowers, shrubs and vegetables.
Law enforcement are investigating a home invasion.

Law enforcement are investigating a home invasion.

Home invasion on Pine

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
    Two suspects invaded a Toccoa home Friday evening and used a handgun to injure a man.     Toccoa police chief Jimmy Mize said officers responded to 387 S. Pine St. at 8:37 p.m. on Friday, June 26 in reference to shots fired.
The July Fourth weekend saw over thirty Georgians wounded by gunfire

The July Fourth weekend saw over thirty Georgians wounded by gunfire

Kemp declares state of emergency.

News Staff
Monday, July 6, 2020
Following weeks of dramatically increased violent crime and property destruction in the City of Atlanta, the July Fourth weekend saw over thirty Georgians wounded by gunfire, including five confirmed dead. Today Governor Kemp issued Executive Order 07.06.20.