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The Sandlot Softball team left Doyle Street Field with a police escort today at noon to travel to the state tournament held at Warner Robins American Complex. They will play game two in the tournament tonight at 8:00 p.m. against the Warner Robins team.

The Sandlot Softball team left Doyle Street Field with a police escort today at noon to travel to the state tournament held at Warner Robins American Complex. They will play game two in the tournament tonight at 8:00 p.m. against the Warner Robins team.

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Toccoa Little League teams battle in sectional competitions

Laura Hewell
Friday, June 14, 2024
   The Toccoa Little League Sandlot Softball team battled their way into the state competition last week during the sectionals tournament and the Sandlot Baseball team fell in their bid for state.
Early voting ongoing through Friday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic courthouse in Toccoa.

Early voting ongoing through Friday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic courthouse in Toccoa.

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Runoff election ongoing through the week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
   Early voting for the June 18 runoff begins on Monday and features one race for county commission Post 3. The candidates are Craig Oglesby and former Commissioner James Addison, and the winner will move on to face Democratic candidate Justin Richie in November.
Hundreds of runners raced up and down Currahee Mountain on Saturday, June 1, as part of the annual D-Day commemoration.

Hundreds of runners raced up and down Currahee Mountain on Saturday, June 1, as part of the annual D-Day commemoration.

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Running up (and down) that hill for D-Day commemoration.

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
More than 300 runners descended on Camp Toccoa at Currahee on Saturday morning to take part in the annual Currahee Mountain 10K run. The event is held to commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day operation.
Cynthia Brown and Gary Bellamy are volunteers at Camp Toccoa. The camp will be the location of the annual D-Day Run on Saturday, June 1 commemorating the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Cynthia Brown and Gary Bellamy are volunteers at Camp Toccoa. The camp will be the location of the annual D-Day Run on Saturday, June 1 commemorating the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Events set in Toccoa to honor D-Day anniversary

News Staff
Friday, May 24, 2024
To celebrate the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day, there are two activities happening the first weekend of June in Toccoa to commemorate the occasion.
Young author award winners.

Young author award winners.

Six receive young author awards.

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Congratulations to Toccoa Elementary School Young Georgia Authors. These students were celebrated in March with a luncheon and presented with a book this week about writing. They wrote wonderful stories and represented our school well.
The deadline to submit comments on SungEel's aor permit is Friday, May 10.

The deadline to submit comments on SungEel's aor permit is Friday, May 10.

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SungEel construction postponed to 2025

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
   The deadline to submit comments to the Georgia Einvornmental Protection Division (EPD) regarding SungEel Recycling Plant’s Air Quality Permit is Friday, May 10.
Stephens County High School's Kinsley Thomason takes aim for a pole vault.

Stephens County High School's Kinsley Thomason takes aim for a pole vault.

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Indians track teams compete in regional meet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
By Laura Shaw Staff Writer   This week, the Indians’ track teams competed in the region meet on Monday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 24 in Franklin County. The meet had five athletes qualify for sectionals and two more athletes with top 10 finishes in their events.
The 2024 Toast of Toccoa event has been postponed until May 18.

The 2024 Toast of Toccoa event has been postponed until May 18.

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Toast of Toccoa festival postponed

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
   Food, beer, wine, arts, and entertainment will be part of Toccoa’s annual event this weekend, Toast of Toccoa.    This year’s festival is the seventh annual for the city, and last year’s event brought about 5,000 people to the downtown area.
Pictured are Lucy Davis, vice president of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Deborah Gibby, president, Peach StateFCU Business Development Coordinator Brooke Westbrook, and Dee Scarborough, N4N scretary and member of the Peach StateFCU Northeast Georgia Region Advisory Board. Photo submitted by Dee Scarborough.

Pictured are Lucy Davis, vice president of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Deborah Gibby, president, Peach StateFCU Business Development Coordinator Brooke Westbrook, and Dee Scarborough, N4N scretary and member of the Peach StateFCU Northeast Georgia Region Advisory Board. Photo submitted by Dee Scarborough.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union donates to Neighbors 4 Neighbors

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
   Neighbors 4 Neighbors recently received a $1,000 donation from Peach State Federal Credit Union’s C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. N4N is a non-profit food pantry for Stephens County with a mission “to nourish all who come through our doors, those in need and those who serve.
Periodic cicada.

Periodic cicada.

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Great Southern Brood emerging this year

News Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The Great Southern Brood” is Emerging in Georgia this Spring Edited by Erin Harper Information provided by Dr. Nancy C. Hinkle, UGA Entomologist    This year, millions of periodical cicadas will be emerging in Georgia.