Author: MJ Kneiser

Stephens County is one step closer to adding another international company to its roster of industrial/manufacturing facilities in the Haystone Brady Business Park. At the May 17 Stephens County Development Authority meeting, a motion was approved to authorize the SCDA chairman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Korean lithium-ion battery recycling company SungEel HighTech. SCDA President and CEO Brittany […]

Emmanuel College president Dr. Ron White has stepped down earlier than expected. In a meeting of the Emmanuel Board of Trustees on May 18, President Ron White informed the board of his need to step down as president effective immediately due to health concerns. When he announced his retirement plans in March, his intention was to serve until a new […]

Friday is the last day to register for $25 if you plan to enter your classic vehicle in this year’s Cars and Guitars festival in Hartwell this weekend. The festival takes place this Saturday in downtown Hartwell on the Square from 10a to You may register by 11a on the day of the festival for $30 to be included in […]

In Toccoa-Stephens County a black bear was reportedly sighted Tuesday roaming around the intersection of Fernside Drive and Brookdale Road Monday. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize said, however, his officers rode the area and had no contact with the bear. In our area, it is not uncommon to encounter black bears this time of year. Young males are searching for […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has become aware of a dangerous, potentially lethal substance contained in street drugs surfacing in North Georgia. The overdoses were reported on May 7th in Gainesville, GA, but the drugs may also be sold on the street in other areas of the state. Four patients have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been […]