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Michele Shirley has been named interim president of North Georgia Technical College.

Michele Shirley has been named interim president of North Georgia Technical College.

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Shirley named interim president at NGTC

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Monday, July 13, 2026
BY SAMANTHA SINCLAIRCNI NEWS SHARE SERVICE Dr. Michele Shirley is once again leading the pack at North Georgia Technical College.Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier announced on Wednesday that Shirley was appointed interim president of North Georgia Technical College...
Toccoa Falls College is now known as the University of Toccoa Falls. The change was made on Wednesday, July 1.

Toccoa Falls College is now known as the University of Toccoa Falls. The change was made on Wednesday, July 1.

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Toccoa Falls College converts to university

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Monday, July 13, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Toccoa Falls College is now the University of Toccoa Falls.As if by sheer luck, it’s been 50 years since Toccoa Falls Institute changed its name to Toccoa Falls College.The name change was made official July 1, and crews are working on building a new sign at the...
On Sunday night, June 28, the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra performed its annual Patriotic Pops concert at Reflections at Lake Toccoa. There were some surprises, such as John Williams’ “Superman” theme and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” thrown into the setlist. Below, conductor Benji Stegner is leading the orchestra.

On Sunday night, June 28, the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra performed its annual Patriotic Pops concert at Reflections at Lake Toccoa. There were some surprises, such as John Williams’ “Superman” theme and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” thrown into the setlist. Below, conductor Benji Stegner is leading the orchestra.

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America turns 250

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
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New state laws went into effect Wednesday

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD More than 100 new laws enacted by the Georgia Legislature in its 2026 session went into effect statewide on Wednesday (July 1).The new laws range from state regulations on feral hog hunting to rules for rounding purchases as the penny meets its demise, strict penalties...
The Edgar Loudermilk Band will be the headlining performer at the Ida Cox concert on Saturday night at 8 p.m. to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Before them will be Ron Hartzog at 6 p.m., who will sing patriotic tunes, and Hotel Street at 7 p.m. performing a variety of light rock hits.

The Edgar Loudermilk Band will be the headlining performer at the Ida Cox concert on Saturday night at 8 p.m. to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Before them will be Ron Hartzog at 6 p.m., who will sing patriotic tunes, and Hotel Street at 7 p.m. performing a variety of light rock hits.

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Stephens County celebrating America's 250th

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County residents will have two chances to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary tonight and Saturday.Stephens County    The Stephens County Recreation Department will host its annual fireworks show at the recreation department beginning at 5 p.m....
The Toccoa City Commission on Monday approved a proclamation recognizing the work of the local chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) in promoting the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America. Toccoa Mayor Evan Hellenga, on the left end, presented the proclamation to DAR members in attendance at Monday’s meeting.

The Toccoa City Commission on Monday approved a proclamation recognizing the work of the local chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) in promoting the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America. Toccoa Mayor Evan Hellenga, on the left end, presented the proclamation to DAR members in attendance at Monday’s meeting.

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City thanks DAR for celebrating 250th birthday

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Teresa and Dave Bill have written a book about their missionary trips to Africa.

Teresa and Dave Bill have written a book about their missionary trips to Africa.

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Retired Eastanollee couple pens book about African mission trips

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD     A retired Eastanollee couple has written a book about their lives as missionaries in equatorial Africa.    Dave and Teresa Bill are retired from the mission field but spent 38 years as missionaries to the countries of Gabon and the Republic of Congo next door.
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County approves FY27 budget

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    The budget for the Stephens County government for 2026-2027 includes a General Fund totaling $24.67 million with $14.88 million of that coming from property taxes.