On Sunday night, June 28, the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra performed its annual Patriotic Pops concert at Reflections at Lake Toccoa. There were some surprises, such as John Williams’ “Superman” theme and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” thrown into the setlist. Below, conductor Benji Stegner is leading the orchestra.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
On Sunday night, June 28, the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra performed its annual Patriotic Pops concert at Reflections at Lake Toccoa. There were some surprises, such as John Williams’ “Superman” theme and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” thrown into the setlist. Below, conductor Benji Stegner is leading the orchestra.
The Toccoa Record
The Edgar Loudermilk Band will be the headlining performer at the Ida Cox concert on Saturday night at 8 p.m. to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Before them will be Ron Hartzog at 6 p.m., who will sing patriotic tunes, and Hotel Street at 7 p.m. performing a variety of light rock hits.
Stephanie Maley.
The Toccoa Record
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Teammates Benji Harrison and Josh Horton watch closely as Jamie Roberts chips to the ninth green.
Placekicker Bo Blasingame practices kicking field goals.
Toccoa Rookie League all-stars and their coaches celebrated the District 7 championship in Hartwell Monday night. Team members are (not in order) Kingston Schultz, Chase Hickman, Huck Thomas, Easton Koppin, Rex Youngblood, Grayson Turk, William Stein, Elijah Newkirk, Cohen Gastley, Jasper Ebadolahi, Emerson Edge and Cooper Teater. In the back are Toccoa Little League president Doug McCollum and all-star coaches Michael Koppin, Luke Youngblood, Kaleb Turk and Zac Stein.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger held a summit on Friday, Aug. 22, at Habersham EMC to address housing and growth. Zach Taylor/The Northeast Georgian
The scene in New Orleans following the New Years Eve attack
Andrew Clyde
