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County’s millage rate approved

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD Stephens County commissioners on Monday approved millage rates for the 2026 fiscal year of 27.45 mills for unincorporated and 29.69 mills for incorporated properties. That’s the total sum adding the school system’s recommended 13.
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Millage rate madness

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The first millage rate hearing for the Stephens County Board of Education last week drew a crowd of concerned senior citizens who argued they are being overtaxed.
A 62-year-old Toccoa man was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Oak Valley Road. Photo courtesy of Stephens County Sheriff's Office

A 62-year-old Toccoa man was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Oak Valley Road. Photo courtesy of Stephens County Sheriff's Office

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Toccoa man killed in Oak Valley Road vehicle accident

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDA Toccoa man was killed and another was seriously injured in a wreck on Oak Valley Road late Sunday night.
The City of Toccoa commission on Monday night approved roof repairs for several buildings, including the pavilion on Lake Toccoa. Photo by Laura Shaw

The City of Toccoa commission on Monday night approved roof repairs for several buildings, including the pavilion on Lake Toccoa. Photo by Laura Shaw

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City officials OK roof repairs

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The City of Toccoa approved quotes to fix the roofs on several city buildings, including the gym that housed the Boys and Girls Club, the pavilion at Lake Toccoa, the Toccoa Fire Department, the former Avita Building on Fernside Drive, and the Doyle Street Fire...
Shop workers at Stephens County High School have been battling the heat to get school buses ready for the start of the school year tomorrow. Pictured are technician Bruce Watts, left, and shop supervisor Brian Pulliam, right. Photo by J. Todd Truelove

Shop workers at Stephens County High School have been battling the heat to get school buses ready for the start of the school year tomorrow. Pictured are technician Bruce Watts, left, and shop supervisor Brian Pulliam, right. Photo by J. Todd Truelove

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Students return to school tomorrow

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     School buses will be rolling out tomorrow (Aug. 1) for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.   School superintendent Connie Franklin said that the student body this year totals 3,884 enrollees but cautioned the number remained in flux.
On Tuesday night, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved a $411,000 ambulance purchase using SPLOST funds. Submitted photo

On Tuesday night, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved a $411,000 ambulance purchase using SPLOST funds. Submitted photo

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County BOC OKs vehicle purchases

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD      The Stephens County Government on Tuesday approved more than half a million dollars in vehicle purchases.
A group of 16 Stephens County residents participated in the seventh annual Bible reading on July 14 at the historic courthouse on Tugalo Street. Each participant read a different verse from the Bible during the event. Pictured are Ritz Theatre manager Tim Mullen, Jackie Whitmire, James Myerholtz, Danny Yearwood, Craig Hanscomb, Brandon Isbell, Tony Smith, Jackie Whitmire, David Semones, Burt Holmes, Lori Duke Jones, Daniel Simmons, Trudi Kannenburg and Danette Smith. Submitted photo

A group of 16 Stephens County residents participated in the seventh annual Bible reading on July 14 at the historic courthouse on Tugalo Street. Each participant read a different verse from the Bible during the event. Pictured are Ritz Theatre manager Tim Mullen, Jackie Whitmire, James Myerholtz, Danny Yearwood, Craig Hanscomb, Brandon Isbell, Tony Smith, Jackie Whitmire, David Semones, Burt Holmes, Lori Duke Jones, Daniel Simmons, Trudi Kannenburg and Danette Smith. Submitted photo

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Stephens County residents participate in annual Bible reading

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Toccoa Main Street hires marketing assistant

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
BY LAURA SHAW AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The City of Toccoa Main Street program has hired a new Special Events and Marketing Specialist.     Emrie Canen is now working part-time, but after August 1, she will be a full-time employee.