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Road reopens after fiery crash diverted traffic

Lake Louise Road reopened after a fiery wreck in Stephens County early Monday. The road near Highway 123 was closed after a vehicle left the road and caught fire. Traffic had to be rerouted to Riverdale Road and Tugalo Street for several hours. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts...

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office participates in Operation Watchful Eye XI

Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently participated in Operation Watchful Eye XI. During the week of October 26 through November 2, 2026, deputies verified 83 of 94 registered sex offenders living in Stephens County. It is continuing to verify addresses for the remaining sex offenders. Of the 94 registered...

Stephens County, GA · 1d

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Hwy. 17 in Stephens County reopens after overnight tractor-trailer fire

Hwy. 17 in Stephens County reopens after overnight tractor-trailer fire STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — Highway 17 in Stephens County has reopened following an overnight tractor-trailer fire that shut down traffic for several hours near Hammerstone Drive. The Stephens County Sheriff's Office confirmed that all northbound lanes reopened to normal traffic at approximately 5:30 a.m…

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Stephens County Elections Supervisor applauded by Commissioners

At its meeting on Tuesday, November 10, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners applauded Stephens County Elections Supervisor Isaac Overstreet for running a successful election on November 3. Stephens County Commission Chairman Chris Rickman complimented Overstreet and his staff on their hard work. “Can’t say enough about Isaac and his...

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Toccoa City Commission planning for a Utilities Complex

On Monday, November 9, Toccoa City Manager Fredda Wheeler presented planning for a utilities complex to the Toccoa City Commission. Several months ago, a fire destroyed the City of Toccoa Water Department’s facility on Falls Road. The water department has temporarily relocated to a space at City Hall, but it needs a permanent facility to meet its ongoing operational requirements.

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Stephens County Commission approves IGA with Martin for Animal Control

Stephens County will continue providing animal control services to the City of Martin. At its meeting on Tuesday, November 10, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Martin for animal control services, explains Stephens County Administrator Christian Hamilton. “We take every opportunity we can...

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Stephens County Community thanks Veterans at Camp Toccoa Ceremony

We live in the land of the free because of the brave! The community gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday (November 11) at Camp Toccoa. The speaker was Marine Corps Veteran Bo Dotson, a Captain, and now owner and operator of Dotson’s ACE Hardware in Toccoa. “Being...

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Military Hero Banners on display in Downtown Toccoa

As a way to honor the brave men and women who served our country, Military Hero Banners are on display in Downtown Toccoa, explains Susan Carman, President of the Stephens County Historical Society. “As a military wife, I’ve been around a lot of military posts and the towns around there,...

Toccoa, GA · 1d

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Wesco Responds to Question About Future at Clemson

CLEMSON — One of Clemson’s star wideouts will be draft-eligible after the season. Bryant Wesco Jr., who is on the verge of finishing up his third year with the Tigers, will certainly have a decision to make at the conclusion…

Clemson, SC · 1d

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November Yard of the Month awarded by KTSCB

Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful (KTSCB) Executive Director James Addison announced this month’s Yard of the Month on Tuesday, November 10. “We have got a Yard of the Month. This is for November. Come by and see this beautiful yard. It’s at 2539 Wolf Pit Road, Eastanollee, and if you go and pick up your kid at Eastanollee School, you can come up to Wolf Pit Road and take a right, and it’s right there on the corner. They have done a wonderful, wonderful job with the yard, and it looks beautiful. So, if you see a Yard of the Month, give me a call. This is James Addison, 706-244-8759.”

Stephens County, GA · 1d

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Demorest meeting ends in shouting after Musselwhite defends record

Demorest meeting ends in shouting after Musselwhite defends record DEMOREST, Ga. — A Demorest City Council meeting that began with a resident urging officials not to renew City Manager Mark Musselwhite's contract ended with shouting among Council members, an accusation of betrayal and an abrupt adjournment. The Nov. 10 meeting included renewed criticism of Musselwh…

Demorest, GA · 1d

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Chamber cuts the Ribbon on Hope for a Drug Free Stephens

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce (Visit Toccoa) cut the ribbon on the new location for Hope for a Drug Free Stephens at 131 West Savannah Street in Downtown Toccoa on Tuesday, November 10. Chamber President Tessa Reavis welcomed them and was glad to celebrate their new office space. “We...

Toccoa, GA · 1d

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Cleveland man killed in crash following chase across county lines

Cleveland man killed in crash following chase across county lines WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A 45-year-old Cleveland man died early Wednesday morning after fleeing a traffic stop in White County and crashing into multiple trees in neighboring Lumpkin County, authorities said. Christopher Balous Walden was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash on Nov. 11, accor…

White County, GA · 1d

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Fallen Leaves Should Stay Where They Land This November Because Fireflies and Bees Overwinter in Them, Clemson's Christiana Huss Says

Clemson's Christiana Huss says fallen leaves are homes for caterpillar pupae, beetles, fireflies and bees, so they should be left in place or used as mulch.

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Stephens County Government is updating its Website

Stephens County Government will soon be updating its website, https://stephenscountyga.gov. At its meeting on Tuesday, November 10, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with CivicPlus to upgrade the County’s website, explains Stephens County Administrator Christian Hamilton. “The Federal Government has pushed a lot of requirements...

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Habersham school employee questions outsourced pay practices

Habersham school employee questions outsourced pay practices CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A Habersham County school nutrition employee is asking the Board of Education to take a closer look at how outsourced support staff are compensated, saying workers employed through a private contractor are being left behind. Karen Collier, who works in nutrition services at Fairv…

Habersham County, GA · 1d

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BLITZ Football Player of the Year Nominees

We studied all the season stats for Player of the Year nominees. Here are the best of the best in 2026 – 109 total nominees!. What’s Next? BLITZ will narrow down the finalist pool to a small group of finalists (5-7 players roughly). A select group of nominees will be up for the Fan Vote as the ‘LAST FINALIST’ to join our finalist group. Then, an internal vote takes place from our media panel to determine Player of the Year!

Stephens County, GA · 1d

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Maye drops 30 points as Habersham wins intense matchup at White County [VIDEO]

SUBSCRIBE FOR ACCESS TO BLITZ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ($5.99/month) Tensions were sky-high in a season-opener between host White County and Habersham Central. The Raiders won 87-57 in a game that was never in doubt, though it got heated so many times it was fair to wonder if it would be completed.

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Leland Raley Asking for Reduced Bond

The attorney for Leland Raley will be back in Franklin County Superior Court next week asking the judge to lower his client’s bond. Raley and his wife Sherry were indicted in September on murder charges in the death Sherry’s father Tommy Whitworth. In September, Judge Chris Phelps set...

Franklin County, GA · 2d

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