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Stephens County

Stephens County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Stephens County, GA.

Results 1 - 20 of 51 in Stephens County, GA

  1. DOT awards $11 million for area road workRead the original story

    Yesterday | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    ... 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 ...

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  2. DOT awards more stimulus projects

    Monday | The Times

    ... 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, ...

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    Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Forsyth, GA

  3. Lady Warriors win big at Philips ArenaRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | The Oconee Leader

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, More Sports, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Dream, WNBA Women's Basketball, NBA Basketball

  4. Grand jury clears officers in minister shootingRead the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | The Times

    ... 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

    Related Topix: Lavonia, GA, Toccoa, GA, Gainesville, GA

  5. No Charges in Lavonia Pastor DeathRead the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | MyFoxAtlanta

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Lavonia, GA

  6. Jury finds Lavonia pastor's shooting legally justified

    Friday Dec 18 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    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

    Related Topix: Lavonia, GA

  7. 1999 Oconee County High Warriors to reuniteRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... 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 ...

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  8. Grand jury hearing case of slain minister in ToccoaRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The Times

    ... 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" ...

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    Related Topix: Toccoa, GA, Lavonia, GA, Gainesville, GA

  9. Lavonia hospital plans proceedRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... 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, ...

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    Related Topix: Lavonia, GA, Royston, GA, Hartwell, GA, Toccoa, GA, Hart County, GA

  10. Stephens hospital to appeal new center's location

    Thursday Dec 10 | Athens Banner-Herald

    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

    Related Topix: Lavonia, GA, Toccoa, GA, Franklin County, GA, Hart County, GA, Hartwell, GA

  11. Election ends in a tie... again

    Dec 3, 2009 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Martin, GA

  12. Region realignments mean big changes for some area schools

    Dec 2, 2009 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Hall County, GA, Georgia, Gainesville, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Franklin County, GA

  13. Hangin' with Mr. CooperRead the original story

    Nov 26, 2009 | Thomasville Times Enterprise

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football, High School Football

  14. Hangin' with Mr. CooperRead the original story

    Nov 26, 2009 | Thomasville Times Enterprise

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football, High School Football

  15. Keeping active helps 99-year-old Antioch Red Hat Society 'queen' stay youngRead the original story

    Nov 24, 2009 | Ledger Dispatch

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Antioch, CA, Bethel Island, CA, Brentwood, CA

  16. Lavonia, Braselton hospitals vie for turf

    Nov 22, 2009 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Braselton, GA, Lavonia, GA, Franklin County, GA, Georgia, Toccoa, GA

  17. Special prosecutors take over probe of minister's death

    Nov 13, 2009 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Toccoa, GA, Lavonia, GA

  18. Jackson County stuns Stephens County in finaleRead the original story

    Nov 6, 2009 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    Jackson County finished off its best season since 1993 Friday night with a shocking 26-23 win over Stephens County at The Reservation.

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football, High School Football

  19. This week's game balls, defining momentRead the original story

    Nov 6, 2009 | Athens Banner-Herald

    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 , ...

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football, High School Football

  20. Panthers fall to Oconee CountyRead the original story

    Oct 30, 2009 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    ... off twice to end potential scoring drives. Jackson County closes out the season next week in Toccoa against Stephens County.

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football