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On Tuesday, May 5, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet and greet at the Venue at the Star Theatre in downtown Toccoa for president-elect Tessa Reavis, right. Julie Paysen, left, current Chamber president, is stepping down at the end of June after 11 years in the role. Reavis, who has been training with Paysen since April 6, will take on the role on July 1.

On Tuesday, May 5, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet and greet at the Venue at the Star Theatre in downtown Toccoa for president-elect Tessa Reavis, right. Julie Paysen, left, current Chamber president, is stepping down at the end of June after 11 years in the role. Reavis, who has been training with Paysen since April 6, will take on the role on July 1.

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Chamber hosts meet and greet with Reavis

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
John Wilkinson is retiring as president of North Georgia Technical College.

John Wilkinson is retiring as president of North Georgia Technical College.

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Wilkinson retiring from North Georgia Technical College

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
BY SAMANTHA SINCLAIRCNI NEWS SERVICE John Wilkinson is retiring as president of North Georgia Technical College.He formally made the announcement April 28. His last day will be June 30.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

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Prank call leads to two arrests

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Multiple arrests were made in Martin after a prank call led to shots fired at a Tower Road residence.At approximately 12:26 a.m.
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Discover Toccoa coming Saturday

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe City of Toccoa is putting on a revamped version of the former Taste of Toccoa festival this Saturday.
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County postpones vote on proposed data center rules

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD No data centers will be in Stephens County’s immediate future.No entity has applied to build one in the county yet, but commissioners intend to adopt regulations on the centers in its land use plan before that happens.They were poised to do so Tuesday.
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Early voting for primaries starts

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting for the May 19 primaries started Monday, with 257 voters casting their ballots so far.That includes 229 in-person voters and 28 returned absentee ballots out of the 119 that have been requested, as of Wednesday morning.
Perrie Tucker and Chloe Stany.

Perrie Tucker and Chloe Stany.

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Victory scarves donated to Stephens County museum

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Chestatee River Daughters of the American Revolution attended a local DAR meeting on Saturday afternoon to donate victory scarves to the museum. Victory scarves were used during WWII by servicemen and sent to their loved ones back home.
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Rickman clarifies straw poll on consolidating governments

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County Board of Commissioners chair Chris Rickman offered some clairifcation Monday about a question posed to county voters relating to combining Stephens County and Toccoa governmental functions.
The Ivester family poses for a ribbon-cutting photo with NGTC President John Wilkinson and TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier.

The Ivester family poses for a ribbon-cutting photo with NGTC President John Wilkinson and TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier.

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NGTC hosts ribbon cutting at The Mark

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
BY ZACH TAYLORCNI NEWS SERVICELeaving a legacy is something everyone dreams of, whether through one’s job, family or community. One man left his legacy at North Georgia Technical College, where he dreamed of a better life for students.