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Making the presentation to Project Chairman Gary Bellamy Is Acree Oil Company representative Brent Bellamy.

Making the presentation to Project Chairman Gary Bellamy Is Acree Oil Company representative Brent Bellamy.

Acree Oil Company donates to Camp Toccoa

Acree Oil Company recently donated $10,000 in memory of Richard Acree to the Camp Toccoa at Currahee Project. The funds will be used to continue the restoration and reconstruction of the World War ll paratrooper training camp at the original site on Currahee Mountain.
Jimmy Buffett tribute is coming to Piedmont College in Demorest.

Jimmy Buffett tribute is coming to Piedmont College in Demorest.

Jimmy Buffett tribute coming to Piedmont

Piedmont University is thrilled to announce a once-in-a-lifetime event that will bring the magic of the tropics right to our campus and community. On Sat.
Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest was awarded the trailblazer award.

Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest was awarded the trailblazer award.

Ernest receives annual trailblazer award

    Stephens County Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest entered the room surprised.      Friends, family, and co-workers had come together on Monday, March 11, to honor Ernest with the annual Susan Clark Campbell Trailerblazer Award.
Everett Rudeseal, of Toccoa, and Chesney Tanksley, of Clarkesville,have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour hosted by electric membership cooperatives acrosss Georgia.

Everett Rudeseal, of Toccoa, and Chesney Tanksley, of Clarkesville,have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour hosted by electric membership cooperatives acrosss Georgia.

Local students named Habersham EMC delegates

     Everett Rudeseal of Toccoa and Chesney Tanksley of Clarkesville have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour, a once in a lifetime leadership experience made possible through the generosity of the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) in Georgia, including Habersham EMC.
Michael O'Hearn, former editor of the Crossroads Chronicle in Cashiers, N.C., has joined The Toccoa Record as its editor. His first day was Monday, March 11.

Michael O'Hearn, former editor of the Crossroads Chronicle in Cashiers, N.C., has joined The Toccoa Record as its editor. His first day was Monday, March 11.

O'Hearn joins Record as editor, succeeding Law

     Michael O’Hearn has been named editor and publisher of The Toccoa Record.     He succeeds long-time The Record editor and publisher Tom Law who is retiring after a 47-year career in community journalism.
Nine of Georgia’s 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed up to seek another two-year term Monday.

Nine of Georgia’s 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed up to seek another two-year term Monday.

Nine incumbents qualify

BY DAVE WILLIAMS BUREAU CHIEF CAPITOL BEAT NEWS SERVICE      ATLANTA – Nine of Georgia’s 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed up to seek another two-year term Monday on a busy opening day of Qualifying Week at the state Capitol.
This is the appearance of the outside facade of the C-wing of Forrest Hall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.

This is the appearance of the outside facade of the C-wing of Forrest Hall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.

TFC completes part of renovation project

     Toccoa Falls College has completed Phase One of the Forrest Hall renovation project.      Forrest Hall is the primary men’s residence hall at TFC, and students look forward to enjoying the new C-wing beginning next semester.
Stephens County Commissioners Tara Simmons (pictured) and Chuck Wright completed all training requirements to be certified county commissioners.

Stephens County Commissioners Tara Simmons (pictured) and Chuck Wright completed all training requirements to be certified county commissioners.

Commissioners receive certification

    County commissioners Tara Simmons and Chuck Wright have completed all of the necessary training requirements to be recognized as Certified County Commissioners.      Simmons is serving as chair of the commission in 2024.
Pictured are (from left) WBL coordinators Ladonna Bartmas and  Jennifer Blassingame, Jordynne Randall, Alyssa Nalley, CK Morgan & Company owners Morgan & Michele Whiten and CTAE Director Rod Pipkin.

Pictured are (from left) WBL coordinators Ladonna Bartmas and Jennifer Blassingame, Jordynne Randall, Alyssa Nalley, CK Morgan & Company owners Morgan & Michele Whiten and CTAE Director Rod Pipkin.

School system recognizes SCHS senior Jordynne Randall.

     The Work-based Learning student of the month for January is Jordynne Randall.     Randall is currently a senior at Stephens County High School and works as a part-time retail associate at CK Morgan and Company in Toccoa.