
Results 1 - 20 of 51 in Stephens County, GA
DOT awards $11 million for area road work
... in the spring when temperatures warm up," she said. Pope said also included in these awards is a project in Stephens County for slope stabilization, grading and drainage improvements on Dicks Hill Parkway. She said those repairs are needed because ... Comment?
DOT awards more stimulus projects
... spokeswoman, Teri Pope. The DOT also has awarded a $400,000 project repairing a stretch of road in Stephens County that was damaged in the September floods, Pope said. That work, which includes slope stabilization, grading and drainage improvements, ... Comment?
Lady Warriors win big at Philips Arena
... strong point," Youngblood said. "He kept us in it." Last Tuesday at the OCHS gym, the Lady Warriors defeated Stephens County 52-42. LaFayette led the Lady Warriors with 12 points. Wilson had 10 points, Rogers had nine points and Dickens had eight ... Comment?
Grand jury clears officers in minister shooting
... say Ayers backed into one agent and another fired at him as he maneuvered his car in a threatening manner. A Stephens County grand jury began hearing evidence in the case Tuesday and issued a finding this afternoon. "Concerning the actions of the ... 3 comments
No Charges in Lavonia Pastor Death
... who shot and killed a Georgia pastor in a botched drug sting three months ago were cleared Friday. A Stephens County grand jury recommended no charges be filed in the death of Pastor Jonathan Ayers. The Ayers family said they were devastated by the ... Comment?
Jury finds Lavonia pastor's shooting legally justified
The Stephens County Grand Jury returned a presentment Friday saying that the use of deadly force by Georgia Bureau of Investigation officers who shot and killed a Lavonia minister in September was legally justified. 13 comments
1999 Oconee County High Warriors to reunite
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... kind of turning point for that game and the rest of the season." "For me, the turning point was shutting out Stephens County," Seawright said. "They'd beaten us the two years before and I really wanted to beat them. By the time we played them, we ... Comment?
Grand jury hearing case of slain minister in Toccoa
... of Investigation's report on the incident, District Attorney Brian Rickman decided to take the case to a Stephens County grand jury. The grand jury began hearing the case Tuesday. Jonathan Ayers' wife, Abby Ayers, said she was "deeply disappointed" ... Comment?
Lavonia hospital plans proceed
... building a new hospital in Lavonia next year despite objections from a nearby hospital. An appeal that the Stephens County Hospital Authority plans to file with the state in an effort to block Ty Cobb's plans may slow progress but won't stop it, ... Comment?
Stephens hospital to appeal new center's location
The Stephens County Hospital Authority will appeal the state Department of Community Health's decision to allow the Ty Cobb Healthcare System to build a new hospital in Lavonia. 1 comment
Election ends in a tie... again
... counted Tuesday night in the runoff between Roger Looney and Mike Teasley for a city council seat in the Stephens County town... they were tied - for the second time in a month, each with 24 votes. Tuesday's election was held because Looney and ... Comment?
Region realignments mean big changes for some area schools
... Johnson, West Hall, White County and Lumpkin County will join a subdivided Region 8-AAA along with Stephens County, Franklin County, Oconee County, Walnut Grove, Lanier and Monroe Area. Current 7-AAA members Gilmer and Pickens will stay with the ... Comment?
... state title games. The first crown will always be Cooper's most memorable. "The miracle (semifinal) game at Stephens County in 1992," Cooper said. "It looked as if we had lost the game in regulation. We had a long pass, then we had to go for two. We ... Comment?
... state title games. The first crown will always be Cooper's most memorable. "The miracle (semifinal) game at Stephens County in 1992," Cooper said. "It looked as if we had lost the game in regulation. We had a long pass, then we had to go for two. We ... Comment?
Keeping active helps 99-year-old Antioch Red Hat Society 'queen' stay young
... She helped on fundraisers and activities in getting the club off the ground. Lavy was born in 1910 in Stephens County, Georgia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She said that she could clearly remember World War I, which started in 1914 ... Comment?
Lavonia, Braselton hospitals vie for turf
... hospital in Georgia - for a new hospital in Lavonia on Friday from the state Department of Community Health. Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa opposed the CON, claiming there wasn't enough need in the area. It's not the first time small-city ... Comment?
Special prosecutors take over probe of minister's death
... next. Jonathan Ayers of Lavonia was killed in a botched drug bust back in September, and Thursday the Stephens county prosecutor recused himself from the case because he helped organize the drug task force. A retired district attorney and a sitting ... Comment?
Jackson County stuns Stephens County in finale
Jackson County finished off its best season since 1993 Friday night with a shocking 26-23 win over Stephens County at The Reservation. Comment?
This week's game balls, defining moment
See who earned the top honors from Friday night. GAME BALLS ► Jalen Banks , Jackson County - Banks threw three touchdown passes as the Panthers defeated Stephens County 26-23. ► Deon Brock , Commerce - Brock rushed 12 times for 200 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers beat Prince Avenue Christian 33-7. ► Darius Minor , ... Comment?
Panthers fall to Oconee County
... off twice to end potential scoring drives. Jackson County closes out the season next week in Toccoa against Stephens County. Comment?