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Sheriff’s office to get new building

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Friday, April 17, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD     The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is getting a new Criminal Investigations Division building this year.     On Tuesday night, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the lowest of three bids they received for the project.
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Two running for BOC Post 5 seat

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Friday, April 17, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD   Two post seats are being challenged on the Stephens County Board of Commissioners during next month’s May 19 primary elections.
The Currahee Club in Stephens County was sold to CCDEV Holdings, LLC, last week. Troon, the world’s largest golf club management company, will oversee the daily operations of the community.

The Currahee Club in Stephens County was sold to CCDEV Holdings, LLC, last week. Troon, the world’s largest golf club management company, will oversee the daily operations of the community.

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Currahee Club sold

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Currahee Club community next to Lake Hartwell has been sold.On Wednesday, April 1, the 1,215-acre gated community was purchased by CCDEV Holdings, LLC, a company managed by a real estate development and investment firm that has experience in golf and resort...
The Studio, which serves as the home of the Currahee Artist Guild in Toccoa, is being put up for sale next month.

The Studio, which serves as the home of the Currahee Artist Guild in Toccoa, is being put up for sale next month.

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Currahee Artist Guild building going on the market in May

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Currahee Artist Guild may soon cease to exist in its current form.Marjorie Yergin, former secretary of the Guild, told The Toccoa Record last week the building used by the guild in downtown Toccoa will soon be put up for sale.Loretta Addison confirmed that,...
Tessa Reavis, the new president-elect of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce, began her new role on Monday, April 6.

Tessa Reavis, the new president-elect of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce, began her new role on Monday, April 6.

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Reavis begins as Chamber president-elect

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDMonday was a big day at the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce with the arrival of its new president-elect, Tessa Reavis.Last month, the Chamber announced that Reavis will succeed current president Julie Paysen, who is stepping down at the end of June...
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Comprehensive plan update priorities identified

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD The primary objectives were identified Monday, April 6, during a forum updating the community about revisions to a five-year Comprehensive Plan.Those three objectives, obtained through surveys from county residents, were:• Preserving the character of...
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Habitat for Humanity completes 28th home

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD A new home has been built in Toccoa by the Stephens County Habitat for Humanity for the Simmons family.On Tuesday, March 31, the family of four got the keys to their new house on Elberton Street.A homecoming celebration was held with David Schreiber, construction...
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Ballot includes poll on consolidating local governments

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD When voters begin going to the polls for the May 19 primary later this month, they will be asked whether they support consolidating the City of Toccoa’s and Stephens County’s governments.Voters are asked a yes or no question: “Would you support the consolidation...
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Three vying for BOC Post 1 seat

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     Over the next few weeks, The Toccoa Record will be running profiles for local candidates running for office in the May 19 primary election.   This week features the race for the District 1 seat on the Stephens County Board of Commissioners.