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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.
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

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, March 18, 2024
    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

News Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024
     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.