Local

The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Exclusive Subscriber Content

School system outlines accomplishments

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Stephens County School System provided The Record with a seven page document outlining its accomplishments during superintendent Dr. Connie Franklin’s tenure.Franklin has been superintendent of the school system for three years.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Exclusive Subscriber Content

A joint water partnership?

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
BY SHANE SCOGGINSCNI NEWS SHARE SERVICE CARNESVILLE – Franklin County Commissioners are considering joining with other area counties to apply for a grant to study a regional water partnership.
This is a map of the 499-acre Crunkleton property near Toccoa. It is flanked by Fern Valley Drive, Brookdale Road, and Oak Valley Road, and could be the site of a future rock quarry. Submitted by Donna Smith

This is a map of the 499-acre Crunkleton property near Toccoa. It is flanked by Fern Valley Drive, Brookdale Road, and Oak Valley Road, and could be the site of a future rock quarry. Submitted by Donna Smith

Exclusive Subscriber Content

No applicants for potential rock quarry

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD There have been no zoning applicants related to a potential rock quarry off Hwy. 123, according to Stephens County’s administrator.On Thursday, Aug.
Seen here is the future site of the Stephens County Hospital's future orthopedic clinic, located near Planet Fitness on Big A Road. Michael O'Hearn/The Toccoa Record

Seen here is the future site of the Stephens County Hospital's future orthopedic clinic, located near Planet Fitness on Big A Road. Michael O'Hearn/The Toccoa Record

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hospital could receive SPLOST upgrade funding

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     Stephens County Hospital, for the first time in its history, will be receiving funding for infrastructure upgrades from the county government’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hiker injured on Toccoa Falls trails

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD   A 48-year-old woman broke her leg over the weekend while hiking trails near Toccoa Falls.   Sheriff Rusty Fulbright said that the call came in at 10:17 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23.   “Deputies arrived at 10:27 a.m.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Residents request low-cost spay neuter program

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Stephens County Humane Shelter is being asked to consider implementing a low-cost spay/neuter program to mitigate overpopulation problems.At the humane shelter’s board meeting on Aug.
The Tugaloo River Water Trail is hosting its annual sunset paddle on Saturday. It will take off from Broken Bridges at 4:30 p.m. Submitted

The Tugaloo River Water Trail is hosting its annual sunset paddle on Saturday. It will take off from Broken Bridges at 4:30 p.m. Submitted

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Tugaloo River Water Trail hosting sunset paddle Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD     The Tugaloo River Water Trail is hosting its annual sunset paddle on Saturday.    The paddle will take boaters out to the Indian Mound, where someone will present the history, then paddle back. It’s a five-mile round-trip paddle.
On Monday, Aug. 25, Eddie Hallford presented an idea for pickleball courts at Henderson Falls Park to the Toccoa City Commission. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

On Monday, Aug. 25, Eddie Hallford presented an idea for pickleball courts at Henderson Falls Park to the Toccoa City Commission. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

Exclusive Subscriber Content

City of Toccoa sets rollback rate

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The City of Toccoa approved on Monday night a rollback for its 2025 millage rate from 6.00 mills to 5.20 mills.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Candidates set for city elections

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The ballot for the Nov. 4 city elections is set, with six individuals qualifying for two seats on the Town of Martin council.