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The Stephens County Development Authority is working on buying back the two lots purchased by SungEel for its potential site in Toccoa. SungEel announced in April it would not move forward on building in Stephens County.

The Stephens County Development Authority is working on buying back the two lots purchased by SungEel for its potential site in Toccoa. SungEel announced in April it would not move forward on building in Stephens County.

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SungEel buyback paperwork being finalized

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD     The Stephens County Development Authority is working on buying back the lots a battery recycling company wanted to use in Toccoa.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

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Early voting for PSC runoff begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting begins Monday for the Public Service Commission runoff election.There will be one week of advanced voting through July 11 at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo St.A drop box will be available for absentee ballots in the historic...
Martin resident Michelle Mimi Jones snapped this photo of a meteorite falling to earth on June 26 from her home.

Martin resident Michelle Mimi Jones snapped this photo of a meteorite falling to earth on June 26 from her home.

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Meteorite seen by Northeast Georgia residents

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     If you saw a great ball of fire falling from the sky the afternoon of Thursday, June 26, you weren’t alone.   And no, Chicken Little, the sky was not falling.
Kim Caudell is the winner of the 2025 summer Lake Living cover contest. The cover features her two sons, Britt and Benjamin.

Kim Caudell is the winner of the 2025 summer Lake Living cover contest. The cover features her two sons, Britt and Benjamin.

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Caudell wins Lake Living contest

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD          Kim Caudell was named the winner of CNI’s contest for the cover of the summer edition of Lake Living.
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County's FY26 budget adopted

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     The Stephens County government on Tuesday adopted a budget with a reduced millage rate.
There are two Fourth of July events coming up during the next week, starting with the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra's Patriotic Pops concert on Sunday night at Lake Toccoa. Submitted photo.

There are two Fourth of July events coming up during the next week, starting with the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra's Patriotic Pops concert on Sunday night at Lake Toccoa. Submitted photo.

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Fourth of July events kick off with patriotic concert

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and there are two ways Stephens County residents can celebrate this year.On Sunday night, the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra will host its annual outdoor Patriotic Pops concert at Lake Toccoa, home of the Links and Reflections Event Center on Black Mountain...
This is the team behind the summer meals program this year through Stephens County Schools. Pictured are Jessica Mata, Schools Nutritional Director Kim Caudell, Janet Charles, Chaley Hayes, Kristi Harmon, Monica Saldana, Vickie Burns, Heidi Hickey, Denise Simmons, Tangie Burks, and Janine Henning. Submitted photo.

This is the team behind the summer meals program this year through Stephens County Schools. Pictured are Jessica Mata, Schools Nutritional Director Kim Caudell, Janet Charles, Chaley Hayes, Kristi Harmon, Monica Saldana, Vickie Burns, Heidi Hickey, Denise Simmons, Tangie Burks, and Janine Henning. Submitted photo.

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Summer meals program ensures children get fed

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
Stephens County Schools wants to make sure no children go hungry during the summer months out of school.To accomplish this endeavor, the free summer kids’ meals program is underway this summer through July 18.“The Seamless Summer Option offers school districts operating the National School Lunch...
The Stephens County Planning Commission recommended denial of a proposed men's sober living home during its meeting on Tuesday night.

The Stephens County Planning Commission recommended denial of a proposed men's sober living home during its meeting on Tuesday night.

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Residents speak out against proposed men's sober living home

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Friday, May 9, 2025
The Stephens County Planning Commission has unanimously recommended the denial of a proposed men’s sober living residence on E. Silver Shoals Road.Forever Faithful Investments would like to use a former restaurant, which used to be The Cove at 3023 E. Silver Shoals Road, for the residence.
L.J. Harrison during a speaking engagement.

L.J. Harrison during a speaking engagement.

L.J. Harrison Living Here Feature

Laura Hewell
Friday, April 4, 2025
Toccoa’s L.J. Harrison has severed this community in many ways since first moving here in 1977, including working as an educator and being the first black city commissioner and Mayor of Toccoa.     Harrison started clubs at Stephens County High School to encourage better race relations.