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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.

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People’s First organization makes Christmas blankets

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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.

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Urgent care moves to Big A Road

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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.

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

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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.

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Santa Claus came to town

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Carlan retires after 25 years with museums

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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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City approves Ritz Theatre seating bid

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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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County drives forward on roads priorities

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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.
The 2025 Christmas Parade hosted by the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce will take place Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in downtown Toccoa. This year's parade has more than 70 entries.

The 2025 Christmas Parade hosted by the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce will take place Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in downtown Toccoa. This year's parade has more than 70 entries.

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Christmas parade to be a Night of Lights

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe annual Christmas parade hosted by the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce is returning tonight at 7 p.m.This year’s parade features more than 70 entries.
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Lawmakers tackling chronic absenteeism

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY TY TAGAMI AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD State lawmakers are looking into ways to curb chronic absenteeism in schools across the state, while a Stephens County organization has implemented a program to incentivize students to attend classes every day.
A group of 70 runners laced up their shoes and braved the cold on the morning of Friday, Nov. 28, to participate in a 5K, 10K, and Fun Run at Paul Anderson Memorial Park. This event replaced the traditional Christmas in the Park celebration held there.

A group of 70 runners laced up their shoes and braved the cold on the morning of Friday, Nov. 28, to participate in a 5K, 10K, and Fun Run at Paul Anderson Memorial Park. This event replaced the traditional Christmas in the Park celebration held there.

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Running a new tradition

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDWhile some people may have still been in food comas the morning after Thanksgiving, a group of runners laced up their shoes on Friday, Nov. 28, and participated in a set of three races at Paul Anderson Park.Those races included a 5K, 10K, and Fun Run.