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In the last week, firefighters have responded to at least two fires, including one above on W. Tugalo Street on Aug. 13 and another, seen below, in the area of Collins Street and Sunset Lane just after midnight on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19. Submitted

In the last week, firefighters have responded to at least two fires, including one above on W. Tugalo Street on Aug. 13 and another, seen below, in the area of Collins Street and Sunset Lane just after midnight on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19. Submitted

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Firefighters tackle two blazes in Toccoa

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVE AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Firefighters from Toccoa and Shiloh VFD responded Wednesday, Aug. 13, to West Tugalo Street after 911 dispatchers were notified of a home fire.   Toccoa Fire Department Asst.
Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, second from left, talks to Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski about the new cardiology services provided by Northside Hospital Heart Institute in Toccoa as Northside Hospital cardiovascular Dr. Jeffrey Marshall and local Northside/Stephens County Dr. Mark Matthews listen to their remarks. J. Todd Truelove/The Toccoa Record

Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen, second from left, talks to Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski about the new cardiology services provided by Northside Hospital Heart Institute in Toccoa as Northside Hospital cardiovascular Dr. Jeffrey Marshall and local Northside/Stephens County Dr. Mark Matthews listen to their remarks. J. Todd Truelove/The Toccoa Record

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Heart clinic added to hospital

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVE THE TOCCOA RECORD     The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the addition of a heart clinic at Stephens County Hospital.   “This has been a project that has been years in development,” said hospital president and CEO Van Loskoski.
Residential development property owners recently toured and updated the status on their projects. Posing for a group shot, from left to right, on Aug. 13 are owner Bobby Shah, Stephens County Development Authority board chair Brian Akin, general contractor Ashley Hill, owner Jeremy Arrowood, construction manager Mark Gauthier, Chamber president Julie Paysen, county administrator Christian Hamilton, and Stephens County Development Authority CEO Brittany Ivey. J. Todd Truelove/The Toccoa Record

Residential development property owners recently toured and updated the status on their projects. Posing for a group shot, from left to right, on Aug. 13 are owner Bobby Shah, Stephens County Development Authority board chair Brian Akin, general contractor Ashley Hill, owner Jeremy Arrowood, construction manager Mark Gauthier, Chamber president Julie Paysen, county administrator Christian Hamilton, and Stephens County Development Authority CEO Brittany Ivey. J. Todd Truelove/The Toccoa Record

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Heritage Rise, Havenbloom taking shape in south Toccoa

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVE THE TOCCOA RECORD The owners of new residential developments currently in construction next to Hwy. 17 and industries gave a tour of their projects last week with local officials and media.On Aug.
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Grand jury hands down 36 indictments

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVE THE TOCCOA RECORD     If there was any doubt about a backlog in the Stephens County court system, recent indictments issued by a Stephens County Grand Jury could assuage those sentiments.   Of 36 indictments dated Aug.
Will Moseley, the runner up on Season 22 of American Idol in 2024, is performing tonight at The Ritz Theatre. Submitted

Will Moseley, the runner up on Season 22 of American Idol in 2024, is performing tonight at The Ritz Theatre. Submitted

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American Idol star coming to Ritz Theatre

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARN THE TOCCOA RECORD A former American Idol star is making his way to Toccoa tonight to perform at The Ritz Theatre.Will Moseley, the runner up of American Idol’s Season 22 last year, is a Hazlehurst, Georgia, native. His concert begins at 6 p.m.
The Toccoa Family Life Resource Center has opened a new headquarters. This is the first time in the organization’s 40 year history that it has had a permanent building in town. Pictured are Toccoa Family Life Center Executive Director William Brothers, his wife, Amanda, and the facility’s office manager, Jarrett. Michael O’Hearn/The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Family Life Resource Center has opened a new headquarters. This is the first time in the organization’s 40 year history that it has had a permanent building in town. Pictured are Toccoa Family Life Center Executive Director William Brothers, his wife, Amanda, and the facility’s office manager, Jarrett. Michael O’Hearn/The Toccoa Record

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Toccoa Family Life Center opens headquarters

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Toccoa Family Life Resource Center has a new permanent base of operations in town.The nonprofit recently opened a new facility at the intersection of Rose Lane and White Pine Road across from MedLink Toccoa Family Foot Care.
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Toccoa man dies in Busha St. fire

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD A Toccoa man died after being pulled out of a fire and transported to the hospital on Saturday night.The fire occurred in the 100 block of Busha Street around 10:49 p.m. that evening, Stephens County Deputy Coroner Lee Woody said.
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Qualifying set for Aug. 18-20

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY LAURA SHAW AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The City of Toccoa will be holding qualifying for the Nov. 4 election of Post 3 and Post 5 on Aug. 18 through Aug. 20.