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Bruce Carlisle

Bruce Carlisle

Toccoa names Carlisle as police chief

   Stephens County’s elections director Bruce Carlisle is moving over to Toccoa City Hall and putting on a law enforcement uniform again.    Carlisle was chosen to be the city’s next chief of police two months after the resignation of former Toccoa police chief Jimmy Mize in September.
The City of Toccoa Fire Department is proposing fines for multiple false alarm responses within a year's time frame.

The City of Toccoa Fire Department is proposing fines for multiple false alarm responses within a year's time frame.

False alarm ordinance proposed by fire department

   The City of Toccoa’s Fire D epartment is having an issue with false alarms. And, in the case of the boy who cried wolf, that can lead to some dangerous situations, according to leaders at the fire department.
Andrew Clyde

Andrew Clyde

Clyde and Cash compete for House representation

   Tomorrow, Nov. 5, 2024, is election day.    CNI recently interviewed the two candidates competing for U.S. House of Representatives District 9; Republican incumbent Andrew Clyde, and Democratic challenger Tambrei Cash. By Lang Story and J.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

A night of celebration

Julie Paysen – President Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce October 2024 As mentioned in our press release, The Chamber Awards 2024 was an evening spent celebrating our community. The night was full of smiles, laughter, sweet stories, memories and even a few tears were shed.
Senior Carson Stowe sliding into third during the first game in the Hart double header last week.

Senior Carson Stowe sliding into third during the first game in the Hart double header last week.

The Lady Indians Softball Team Competes in the Sweet 16 Games

The Lady Indians advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the state playoffs after winning their first round in a doubleheader with Hart County on Wednesday, Oct. 16.  The first game was a close 7-6 win, but the second game was a 16-0 shut out by the Lady Indians. On Tuesday, Oct.
The former building housing Eastanollee Elementary needs some $10.5 million in renovations, but may reopen in 2026.

The former building housing Eastanollee Elementary needs some $10.5 million in renovations, but may reopen in 2026.

School system considering elementary restructure

Elementary schools in Stephens County may return to the way things were almost 10 years ago. The school system appears poised to vote on Oct.
After a 30 year run, the National Boys & Girls Club votes to end its arm in Toccoa.

After a 30 year run, the National Boys & Girls Club votes to end its arm in Toccoa.

Boys & Girls Club ends in Toccoa

The Toccoa-Stephens County Boys and Girls Club has been shut down. After months of silence, the club on W. Whitman Street is locked and a lone Boys and Girls Club van stands in the driveway. On Oct.
Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia and Toccoa at the end of September, leaving destruction such as downed trees in its wake. On Tugalo Street, a tree in the front yard of the house on the left fell over and took out a portion of the neighbor's house.

Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia and Toccoa at the end of September, leaving destruction such as downed trees in its wake. On Tugalo Street, a tree in the front yard of the house on the left fell over and took out a portion of the neighbor's house.

Helene hits home

   Toccoa was hit by a double whammy last week with torrential rain followed by Hurricane Helene. The storms left in their wake fallen trees, power outages, and downed power lines scattered across Stephens County.    The rain moved in on Wednesday afternoon and continued into Thursday night.
Kaiden Harbin runs the ball towards the endzone in the recent Habersham game.

Kaiden Harbin runs the ball towards the endzone in the recent Habersham game.

Rebels Improve 4-0 with Devils Defeat

    The Stephens County Rebels pulled off a 16-14 win over the Elbert County Blue Devils to improve 4-0 for their season.
Pictured are a type of open gate security system such as the Stephens County will be using. The board of education approved the purchase of 16 sets.

Pictured are a type of open gate security system such as the Stephens County will be using. The board of education approved the purchase of 16 sets.

BOE approves additional security for schools

   Stephens County resident and parent Allen Collins was concerned about how well county schools were providing safety for its staff and students.    He attended the Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting of the board of education to speak about his concerns.