Prank call leads to two arrests

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Multiple arrests were made in Martin after a prank call led to shots fired at a Tower Road residence.At approximately 12:26 a.m.

Discover Toccoa coming Saturday

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe City of Toccoa is putting on a revamped version of the former Taste of Toccoa festival this Saturday.

County postpones vote on proposed data center rules

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD No data centers will be in Stephens County’s immediate future.No entity has applied to build one in the county yet, but commissioners intend to adopt regulations on the centers in its land use plan before that happens.They were poised to do so Tuesday.

Early voting for primaries starts

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting for the May 19 primaries started Monday, with 257 voters casting their ballots so far.That includes 229 in-person voters and 28 returned absentee ballots out of the 119 that have been requested, as of Wednesday morning.

Victory scarves donated to Stephens County museum

The Chestatee River Daughters of the American Revolution attended a local DAR meeting on Saturday afternoon to donate victory scarves to the museum. Victory scarves were used during WWII by servicemen and sent to their loved ones back home.

Extreme drought concerns agriculture leaders in Toccoa

BY J. TODD TRUELOVE AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD   Stephens County and much of the southeast needs to see some rain, even if it’s on a sunny day.

Rickman clarifies straw poll on consolidating governments

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County Board of Commissioners chair Chris Rickman offered some clairifcation Monday about a question posed to county voters relating to combining Stephens County and Toccoa governmental functions.

NGTC hosts ribbon cutting at The Mark

BY ZACH TAYLORCNI NEWS SERVICELeaving a legacy is something everyone dreams of, whether through one’s job, family or community. One man left his legacy at North Georgia Technical College, where he dreamed of a better life for students.

Early voting begins Monday

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting for the May 19 primary begins Monday at the Stephens County historic courthouse.The courthouse is located downtown at 37 W. Tugalo St.Residents can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting April 27 through Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Employee raises, staffing dominate county retreat

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     Raises for county employees, adding part-time positions for the fire department, and grass cutting along roadside edges.