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Parking in downtown Toccoa isn't a problem but providing more information such as signage could assist visitors according to a recent downtown study. Photo taken on a Thursday afternoon.

Parking in downtown Toccoa isn't a problem but providing more information such as signage could assist visitors according to a recent downtown study. Photo taken on a Thursday afternoon.

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Study finds parking in downtown Toccoa OK

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
By Laura Shaw Staff Writer      Over the last several months, Toccoa’s leaders have been working on a downtown parking study to address the concerns brought up recently by the community.
Pictured, left to right,are city commissioners Evan Hellenga, Terry Carter, Ron Matheson, city manager Fredda Wheeler, mayor Gail Fry, Rev. Paul Garrison and commissioner Michelle Jamieson.

Pictured, left to right,are city commissioners Evan Hellenga, Terry Carter, Ron Matheson, city manager Fredda Wheeler, mayor Gail Fry, Rev. Paul Garrison and commissioner Michelle Jamieson.

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Toccoa Greenspace

News Staff
Monday, July 22, 2024
On Saturday night, the City of Toccoa hosted an opening ceremony for the new Tugalo Greenspace downtown. The event was well attended, and Toccoa Mayor Gail Fry was joined by city commissioners, Historic Preservation Commission members, city leaders, and U.S. Rep.
The Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

The Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

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BOE approves security measures for ag center

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, July 18, 2024
   Stephens County School System’s new agriculture center, school lunches, security officers, and a tax increase public hearing were among items addressed Tuesday by the board of education.
Brad Goss

Brad Goss

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Tax assessments to be adjusted in coming years

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, July 15, 2024
   Assessed rates of properties for Stephens County’s tax digest are undervalued.    That’s what the county’s new chief appraiser Brad Goss said in conversation with Toccoa Record.    “There are some things we (his staff and himself) need to address,”  Goss said.
An architectural stuay recommended Stephens County demolitsh the annex building (pictured) that's located across Tugalo Street from the Stephens County Historical Courthouse. The annex is currently vacant.

An architectural stuay recommended Stephens County demolitsh the annex building (pictured) that's located across Tugalo Street from the Stephens County Historical Courthouse. The annex is currently vacant.

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Report recommends demolition of old annex

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, July 11, 2024
   An architectural firm has recommended the Stephens County government keep the courthouse annex property but demolish the building on Tugalo Street.    The building is across the road from the historic courthouse and neighbors the Toccoa-Stephens County Library.
Katherine Wilcher (holding certificate) was named Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Katherine Wilcher (holding certificate) was named Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

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Wilcher named Teacher of the Year

Michael O'Hearn
Monday, July 8, 2024
   A Toccoa native and former teacher in the Stephens County School System was named Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.    Katherine Wilcher was recognized for her commitment to students at the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center.
A hospitality report indiacted there are fewer than 200 overnight stay facilities in Stephens County and that more are needed. One in existence is the Country Hearth Inn off of N. Broad Street.

A hospitality report indiacted there are fewer than 200 overnight stay facilities in Stephens County and that more are needed. One in existence is the Country Hearth Inn off of N. Broad Street.

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Hospitality study confirms need for nationally recognized hotel

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
   A nationally branded hotel could be coming to Toccoa in 2027. That’s the projection in a hospitality report provided to the Stephens County Development Authority in March.
Montavious Winkfield

Montavious Winkfield

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Winkfield captured.

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Law enforcement caught suspect Montavious Cantrell Winkfield Tuesday afternoon in Lavonia.   The search is over.
The Habitat for Humanity of Stephens County is currently working on its 27th home on South Broad Street for Gail Jones and her son, Markie.

The Habitat for Humanity of Stephens County is currently working on its 27th home on South Broad Street for Gail Jones and her son, Markie.

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Habitat for Humanity building dreams

News Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024
   In the 1989 film “Field of Dreams,” Ray Kinsella looks out on a field and hears a voice tell him, “If you build it, they will come.
Findley WardWard

Findley WardWard

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Ward named to 2024 Top 100

News Staff
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Stephens County Indian Findley Ward was named to the 2024 Georgia Underclassman Top 100 by the Georgia Dugout Club (GADC). On June 20 and 21, Ward and the other 99 athletes chosen for this honor participated in a showcase at Marietta High School.