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Irish music is coming to the historic Ritz Theater in Toccoa.

Irish music is coming to the historic Ritz Theater in Toccoa.

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Byrne Brothers bringing Irish music and dancing to Toccoa

Michael O'Hearn
Friday, April 26, 2024
On May 3, the Byrne Brothers will grace the stage of the Ritz Theatre to bring Irish music and dancing to Toccoa. The group hails from Donegal, Ireland, and is a multi-award-winning band that is taking the Irish American scene by storm.
Legacy-Motown and More on Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m., at the Historic Ritz Theatre

Legacy-Motown and More on Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m., at the Historic Ritz Theatre

Night at the Ritz: Legacy-Motown and More

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
   Although Season Seven of The Ritz’s Night at the Ritz Series is winding down, they are certain that our next show, Legacy-Motown and More on Saturday, April 19, will have you up on your feet. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Rotary Club of Toccoa's Top 5 seniors for 2024 were; front row, left to right, Katheryn Oldham, Sailor Ott, and A'Niya Mayweather. Back row, left to right, Garvin Robinson and Micah Burkhart.

Rotary Club of Toccoa's Top 5 seniors for 2024 were; front row, left to right, Katheryn Oldham, Sailor Ott, and A'Niya Mayweather. Back row, left to right, Garvin Robinson and Micah Burkhart.

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SCHS recognizes Top 5

News Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
     Stephens County High School (SCHS) has named its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2024 and recognized the Rotary Club of Toccoa’s’ Top 5 students.    Valedictorian Garvin Robinson and Salutatorian Sailor Ott were also two of the senior class’ Top 5.
A project several years in the making kicked off at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Toccoa on Rothell Road.

A project several years in the making kicked off at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Toccoa on Rothell Road.

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Project begins at St. Mary's

News Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024
   On Sunday, a project several years in the making kicked off at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Toccoa on Rothell Road.
City workers repair a sewer line on Sage Street.

City workers repair a sewer line on Sage Street.

Toccoa works on utility line

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
City of Toccoa Utilities Department workers have been working to repair a sewer line on Sage Street. Pictured on March 28, left to right, are Terry Miller, supervisor Daniel Taylor, Dale Robinson driving the bulldozer, Larry Dobbs, and Craig Mathis.        
The Toccoa Rotary Club presented Warren Johnston, right, a check for $1,000 for Camp Toccoa at Currahee.

The Toccoa Rotary Club presented Warren Johnston, right, a check for $1,000 for Camp Toccoa at Currahee.

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Rotary donates to Camp Toccoa

News Staff
Monday, April 8, 2024
Recently, the Toccoa Rotary Club presented Warren Johnston, right, a check for $1,000 for Camp Toccoa at Currahee. Johnston assured all those present the money would go to the upkeep of the museums on-site at the camp.
Eight actors from the iconic HBO series "Band of Brothers" joined forces with the All Airborne Batallion in Toccoa to earn their jump wings as part of the filming of a documentary.

Eight actors from the iconic HBO series "Band of Brothers" joined forces with the All Airborne Batallion in Toccoa to earn their jump wings as part of the filming of a documentary.

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Earning their jump wings

Michael O'Hearn
Friday, April 5, 2024
   A group of eight actors who portrayed military members on the hit 2001 series “Band of Brothers” were in town last week to honor those servicemen at Camp Toccoa and the R.G. LeTourneau/Toccoa-Stephens County airport.
Edgar Loudermilk

Edgar Loudermilk

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Second annual bluegrass festival scheduled in Toccoa

News Staff
Monday, April 1, 2024
   Edgar Loudermilk of the Edgar Loudermilk Band is hosting the second annual Toccoa Ritz Bluegrass Festival on April 5, 6, and 7.    Loudermilk started his over 20-year career playing in family bands in the late 90s before getting hired as the new bass player for Rhonda Vincent.
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

News Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024
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

News Staff
Friday, March 22, 2024
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.