A grant for the Ritz theater, if accepted, would allow an upgrade of the lobby and other areas of the theater.

Construction continues on the renovation and expansion of the City of Toccoa’s Eastanollee Creek wastewater treatment facility. The city has just received state funds to undertake expansion and renovation at its Toccoa Creek wastewater facility located on Scenic Drive.

Jaylee Scott (left) and Shakira Howard show off the contents of their College Care boxes.

Vocalist Clay Young will perform with the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra during its winter concert March 6.

Brittany Walker (right), assistant administrator of public works, recently received the 2021 employee of the year award from the Stephens County Board of Commissioners. Pictured with her is public works director Jason Holland.

Cpl. Michael Vice (left) and jailer Jessica Tucker were recently honored by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.

The Miss Stephens County High School Pageant was sponsored by the Skills USA Graphics, led by Stacey Hemphill and the Health Occupations Students of America, led by Haley Rider. Photo by David Byargeon.

Milkshake Mayfield has played venues throughout the world, but will perform in concert on Feb. 10 at the Ritz Theatre in Toccoa.

The first high school basketball teams of the combined Toccoa High and Stephens County High schools will hold a 50th reunion on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Heavy machinery was used to remove ramshackle temporary housing in areas off Stephens Circle and Stephens Extension.