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The City of Toccoa discussed future water plant improvements during its meeting on Monday, Dec. 22.

The City of Toccoa discussed future water plant improvements during its meeting on Monday, Dec. 22.

Water works

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    It’s time to start planning and designing Toccoa’s next big, multi-million dollar capital improvement project.
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The Toccoa Record

County commission names Rickman as BOC chair, Oglesby as vice chair

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners will have a new chairman and vice chair for the 2026 calendar year.The board unanimously appointed Chris Rickman as board chairman and Craig Oglesby as vice chairman.Rickman currently serves as the board’s vice chair.
Within the past week, Open Arms clinic in Toccoa has received $25,000 from local entities to remain open, including a $20,000 donation from the North Georgia Community Foundation and $5,000 from Neighbors4Neighbors. N4N also pledged to donate $1,000 each month next year.

Within the past week, Open Arms clinic in Toccoa has received $25,000 from local entities to remain open, including a $20,000 donation from the North Georgia Community Foundation and $5,000 from Neighbors4Neighbors. N4N also pledged to donate $1,000 each month next year.

Open Arms clinic receives $20k grant

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD   Christmas came early for Open Arms Clinic on Big A Road in the form of a $20,000 grant that will cover a month of operating costs.   “That (grant) is one month of operations plus $2,000 toward another month,” said clinic executive director Sherry Beavers.
Supporters and members of the People’s First organization display some of the lap blankets made by Lanore Moore. They include (not in order) Caroline Roebuck, Dorothy Wiley, Shyresia Wiley, Tamepriacus Reese, Laura Roy, Justin Richie and Jeraldine Hayes. The blankets will be distributed to sick and elderly residents of Stephens County.

Supporters and members of the People’s First organization display some of the lap blankets made by Lanore Moore. They include (not in order) Caroline Roebuck, Dorothy Wiley, Shyresia Wiley, Tamepriacus Reese, Laura Roy, Justin Richie and Jeraldine Hayes. The blankets will be distributed to sick and elderly residents of Stephens County.

People’s First organization makes Christmas blankets

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD   Two months ago, members of People’s First of Stephens County decided the organization wanted to make Christmas a little warmer for elderly and ill residents of Stephens County.
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group has moved urgent care to Big A Road. Dr. Mike Maley, a pediatic practitioner in Toccoa, is also making the move.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group has moved urgent care to Big A Road. Dr. Mike Maley, a pediatic practitioner in Toccoa, is also making the move.

Urgent care moves to Big A Road

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD A familiar face will greet patients in an unfamiliar space offering expanding services as the Northeast Georgia Physician’s Group (NGPG) moved its urgent care department to a new location this week.
Toccoa police officer Timothy Kelly helps a family pick out items at the Shop with a Cop event at Wal-Mart in Toccoa on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Toccoa police officer Timothy Kelly helps a family pick out items at the Shop with a Cop event at Wal-Mart in Toccoa on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Toccoa police host Shop with a Cop at Wal-Mart Saturday

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD If you were traveling in and around Stephens County Saturday and saw a bright yellow school bus escorted by a phalanx of Toccoa police cars with  lights flashing and sirens blasting, then you caught a glimpse of the 2025 Shop With A Cop Christmas program.
Santa Claus came to downtown Toccoa on Friday night as part of the city’s annual ChristmasFest. He and Mrs. Claus set up a photo opportunity for parents and their children on Doyle Street during the festival. Getting their picture made with Santa Claus are Taylor Sidders, Sagi Sol, Xiius Sol, and Adaeus Sol.

Santa Claus came to downtown Toccoa on Friday night as part of the city’s annual ChristmasFest. He and Mrs. Claus set up a photo opportunity for parents and their children on Doyle Street during the festival. Getting their picture made with Santa Claus are Taylor Sidders, Sagi Sol, Xiius Sol, and Adaeus Sol.

Santa Claus came to town

The Toccoa Record

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Carlan retires after 25 years with museums

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Retired Currahee Military Museum and Stephens County History Museum executive director Brenda Carlan was honored with a reception on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7.She served the museums for 25 years.
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The Toccoa Record

City approves Ritz Theatre seating bid

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Christmas drive still needs toys donated to serve 350 children in the northeast Georgia area with a gift deadline looming Friday night.
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The Toccoa Record

County drives forward on roads priorities

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County commissioners last month approved and released roadwork priorities for 2026.   There are a total of 22 projects listed for improvements, falling in two groups.