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The City of Toccoa has received funds to install lighting in alleyways.

The City of Toccoa has received funds to install lighting in alleyways.

Grant provides lighting for Toccoa

News Staff
Monday, March 15, 2021
    Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced on March 2 that it awarded $5,000 in tourism product development grants to Main Street Toccoa.
Pictured are the Rev. Andy Childs (left) presenting the grant award to Sherry Beavers, executive director of Open Arms Clinic.

Pictured are the Rev. Andy Childs (left) presenting the grant award to Sherry Beavers, executive director of Open Arms Clinic.

Open Arms Clinic receives grant

News Staff
Friday, March 12, 2021
On behalf of more than 3,600 Georgia Baptist churches, the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation offers grants to non-profit healthcare organizations to lighten the burden of providing health care services and to bless those receiving services.
CDC says masks need not be worn any longer in some settings.

CDC says masks need not be worn any longer in some settings.

CDC updates mask guidelines

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
    The Center for Diesease Control (CDC) on Monday released new guidelines governing mask wearing in the United States.     The new recommendations include:     • If you’ve been fully vaccinated, you can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask.
Osborne Wood Products Inc. CEO Leon Osborne (left) takes U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde on a tour of the Osborne manufacturing facility.

Osborne Wood Products Inc. CEO Leon Osborne (left) takes U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde on a tour of the Osborne manufacturing facility.

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Congressman Andrew Clyde visits Osborne Wood Products

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Osborne Wood Products Inc. was included in 9th District Congressman Andrew Clyde’s visit to Toccoa- Stephens County on Friday, Feb. 19.      The visit was coordinated by the Stephens County Development Authority and Clyde spent the day meeting with individuals in Toccoa-Stephens County.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Pre-K Registration

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Registration for pre-kindergarten in Stephens County schools will continue through Friday, March 26.
Stephens County public schools sign

Stephens County public schools sign

Kindergarten registration

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Kindergarten registration for Stephens County will be held Thursday and Friday, March 11-12.      Registration will be held from 3:30-6 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.      Registration on these dates will be held at Big A Elementary.
Dr. Mark A. Ivester

Dr. Mark A. Ivester

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North Georgia Technical College plans for Ivester Center

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in Clarkesville is working to turn one of former president Mark Ivester’s longtime dreams into reality, while honoring his legacy in the process.      The overall project is expected to cost around $5.
Students and staff at Big A Elementary school were recently challenged to be kind. Pictured are students of Shauna Snyder's class. They are (bottom, from left) Jayceon Newsom, Cessaly Holbrooks, Isaac Cavanaugh, Kylia Cantrell, Hannah Segars, Kathryn Prince, Quinsere Fleming, Jayce Martin, and Anna Thomas. On the second row are Bella Moss, Madison Himes, Camden Mulligan, Xander Echols, Levi Adams, William Firster, Emmett Oland, Carmella Collins, and Collins Ledbetter. At rear are Kaiman Brown, and Paisley

Students and staff at Big A Elementary school were recently challenged to be kind. Pictured are students of Shauna Snyder's class. They are (bottom, from left) Jayceon Newsom, Cessaly Holbrooks, Isaac Cavanaugh, Kylia Cantrell, Hannah Segars, Kathryn Prince, Quinsere Fleming, Jayce Martin, and Anna Thomas. On the second row are Bella Moss, Madison Himes, Camden Mulligan, Xander Echols, Levi Adams, William Firster, Emmett Oland, Carmella Collins, and Collins Ledbetter. At rear are Kaiman Brown, and Paisley

Big A Kindness

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Students at Big A Elementary School participated in the Great Kindness Challenge last month.      The challenge, as described on the Great Kindness Challenge website, is an initiative to prevent bullying in schools.
County commissioners recently considered changes to the county's election board appointments.

County commissioners recently considered changes to the county's election board appointments.

County considers election superintendent appointment options

J. Todd Truelove
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
    County commissioners recently considered changes to the county's election board appointments.     After discussions in a planning meeting held last Thursday, the board decided to assess how other counties in the state deal with election office practices.
SPLOST funded projects include flooring and painting at Big A Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Toccoa Elementary, and Stephens County Middle School.

SPLOST funded projects include flooring and painting at Big A Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Toccoa Elementary, and Stephens County Middle School.

BOE moves forward on school projects

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, March 1, 2021
    School building improvements totaling some $6.07 million were approved last week by the Stephens County Board of Education.     The projects consist of flooring, painting, roofing, and heating and air conditioning systems.