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Ethan and Allyson Green, who are graduating from Stephens County High School tomorrow night, embrace their aunt, Toccoa Elementary School media specialist Amy Lee, during the traditional Senior Walk at the elementary school last week.

Ethan and Allyson Green, who are graduating from Stephens County High School tomorrow night, embrace their aunt, Toccoa Elementary School media specialist Amy Lee, during the traditional Senior Walk at the elementary school last week.

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Graduation celebration

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD   A chance of rain on Friday has moved the high school’s graduation indoors.   The commencement begins at 8 p.m.    The Class of 2026 has 294 graduates, according to school administrators.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

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Motorist hits broken down vehicle on Ga. 365

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning involving a wrong-way driver and a broken down vehicle on Ga. 365.The incident occurred at approximately 1:12 a.m.
The Toccoa Record

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Voters pick primary candidates

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) will continue for another five years.That was just one of the measures voted on Tuesday, as 4,848 voters arrived at the polls to cast their ballots during the primary election day. That’s 25.
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Primary election day is Tuesday

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Primary elections are set to be held on Tuesday, May 19.    There are several local, state, and federal races on the ballots this year.