All the latest news about development activity in Stephens County, Georgia. Hosted by the Stephens County Development Authority.
Stephens County Hospital continues to make preparations to construct a wound care center on Falls Road. Monday, the Stephens County Hospital Authority unanimously approved the purchase of a $35,000 performance bond from Travelers’ Insurance at the cost of a few hundred dollars, according to hospital officials. Stephens County Hospital Administrator Ed Gambrell said that this became necessary due to the location of the future wound care center.
North Georgia Technical College has announced the date for this year’s Regional SkillsUSA competition. On January 26, North Georgia Technical College will play host to nearly 300 SkillsUSA contestants form High Schools across the Northeast Georgia area in the Region 2 competition. Skills USA Region 2 includes counties from Union to Greene and from Forsyth to Hart. SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization.
New 50th District State Senator John Wilkinson completes his first week in the General Assembly. According to a State Senate press release, Wilkinson assisted in the passage of two education bills last week. Wilkinson said his first week at the State Capital exceeded his expectations, adding that he looks forward to continuing to represent the 50th District through the remainder of the Legislative Session.
The City of Toccoa will move forward with re-bidding a gateway beautification and roadside enhancement project for the old Chamber of Commerce property at the corner of Highway 123 and Big A Road. The city commission discussed the project at a work session Monday, receiving clarification on its questions regarding some changes to the project from Stephens County Extension Agent Forrest Connelly.
Stephens County High School will officially unveil the Currahee Arena tonight to the public. The new high school gym will host its first basketball game tonight as Lumpkin County visits to take on Stephens County in Region 8-AAA action. The Currahee Arena is the second part of the new high school to open, following the Tugaloo Center for the Performing Arts, which hosted its first event last month.
