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A Clary Care resident has tester positive for Covid-19.

A Clary Care resident has tester positive for Covid-19.

Stephens County Hospital update, March 5, 2020

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2020
On Friday, April 3, 2020, staff at the Clary Care Center were working to arrange the transfer of one of its residents to another facility. The individual was in good health, but the receiving facility required that any incoming individual be tested for COVID-19.
Governor Brian Kemp has updated shelter in place executive order.

Governor Brian Kemp has updated shelter in place executive order.

Kemp issues April 2 executive order

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2020
THE STATE OF GEORGIA  EXECUTIVE ORDER    .  BY THE GOVERNOR:  EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ENSURE A SAFE & HEALTHY GEORGIA  WHEREAS:  On March 14, 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the State of  1 Executive Order No. 03.14.20.
Though Toccoa commissioners did not discuss the coronavirus in Monday's public meeting, Mayor Terry Carter said the city had considered taking actions to prevent its spread.

Though Toccoa commissioners did not discuss the coronavirus in Monday's public meeting, Mayor Terry Carter said the city had considered taking actions to prevent its spread.

Coronavirus is a silent factor in city meeting

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, March 26, 2020
    The effects of the coronavirus were palpable during the City of Toccoa's Monday meeting.     City commissioners were seated six-feet apart in front of the commission dias in an effort to practice social distancing.
Virus changes city plans.

Virus changes city plans.

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City announces plan changes due to virus

News Staff
Friday, March 20, 2020
     Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter said this week the health and well-being of the City of Toccoa employees, citizens and customers is its highest priority during the Coronavirus pandemic.     “We are committed to providing essential services and maintaining public safety.
This is an artist’s concept of the new Thomas and Tommy and Bernice Irvin Atrium under construction at Piedmont College.

This is an artist’s concept of the new Thomas and Tommy and Bernice Irvin Atrium under construction at Piedmont College.

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Foundation donation assits Piedmont renovations

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
    A $240,000 gift from the Thomas T. and Bernice F. Irvin Foundation will help fund a new home for Piedmont College’s School of Education.     The $2.
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

News Staff
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.