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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.
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.
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

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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

News Staff
Monday, March 11, 2024
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

News Staff
Friday, March 8, 2024
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

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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.