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Live trees can make the Christmas season special, extension agent Thad Glenn says. But, they need some special care, also.

Live trees can make the Christmas season special, extension agent Thad Glenn says. But, they need some special care, also.

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Thad Glenn Christmas tree column

News Staff
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, everyone is turning their attention to Christmas.      Many people around the county are quickly rushing to put up their Christmas decorations. When it comes to Christmas decorations there is none more important than the Christmas tree.
The Paul Anderson Memorial Park decorated for Christmas including the fountain in the foreground and Christmas tree in the background.

The Paul Anderson Memorial Park decorated for Christmas including the fountain in the foreground and Christmas tree in the background.

Paul Anderson Memorial Park seeking assistance to keep park open

News Staff
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Paul Anderson Memorial Park is seeking the public’s assistance in keeping the park open.      Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the park did not hold its annual Christmas in the Park celebration traditionally held the first Thursday in December.
The early in-person period to vote in Georgia's runoff elections begins Dec. 14.

The early in-person period to vote in Georgia's runoff elections begins Dec. 14.

Early in-person voting begins Dec. 14.

J. Todd Truelove
Friday, December 4, 2020
    The registration deadline to be eligible to cast a ballot in the runoffs for Georgia's two U.S. Senate seats is fast approaching.     Georgia and Stephens County residents must be registered by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 to cast a ballot in the races that pit incumbent Republican Sen.
The Toccoa-Stephens County Animal Shelter has temporarily closed.

The Toccoa-Stephens County Animal Shelter has temporarily closed.

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Animal Shelter Recloses Temporarily

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Toccoa-Stephens County Animal Shelter Director Jeff Roberts reported Thursday, Dec. 3, morning that the animal shelter is temporarily closed after a second employee had tested positive for COVID-19.
This year’s event in downtown Toccoa will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6-9 p.m.

This year’s event in downtown Toccoa will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6-9 p.m.

Toccoa schedules Christmas Fest

News Staff
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
    Established in 2012, the Toccoa Christmas Fest has become a popular event to help start the Christmas season in northeast Georgia.     This year’s event in downtown Toccoa will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6-9 p.m.     Christmas Fest is sponsored and organized by Toccoa Main Street.
Toccoa and Stephens County aim to work together to increase professionalism in animal control.

Toccoa and Stephens County aim to work together to increase professionalism in animal control.

Intergovernmental agreement targets animal control.

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, November 16, 2020
    The city and county governments are working toward an intergovernmental agreement to hire an animal control officer.     The matter was to be discussed by both governments in meetings earlier this week but was set aside to allow the city attorney time to review the agreement.
This home on Andrews Court suffered damage from fallen trees after the ramnanrs of Tropical Storm Zeta blew through Stephens County the night of Oct. 28-29.

This home on Andrews Court suffered damage from fallen trees after the ramnanrs of Tropical Storm Zeta blew through Stephens County the night of Oct. 28-29.

Tropical Storm Zeta strikes Stephens County

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Winds raged through Toccoa and Northeast Georgia Wednesday night; downing trees, damaging property, and knocking out power throughout the region. As of 10 a.m.Thursday morning, Georgia Power reported that they were working to restore power to some 600,000 customers.
Called Pumpkin Daze, there will be activities for the entire family.

Called Pumpkin Daze, there will be activities for the entire family.

Pumpkin Daze in Toccoa

News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
    Main Street Toccoa will host a special fall event on Saturday,  Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. in downtown Toccoa.     Called Pumpkin Daze, there will be activities for the entire family.
That's Shirley Combs in the center pictured with students and a teacher of Oak Hill Elementary School. Combs will bee featured in an In Touch Ministries video Nov. 8.

That's Shirley Combs in the center pictured with students and a teacher of Oak Hill Elementary School. Combs will bee featured in an In Touch Ministries video Nov. 8.

Ministry production to feature Combs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
    A video feature story on Shirley Combs of Stephens County will air on Sunday, Nov. 8.     Her story will air on the In Touch program produced by In Touch Ministries.     The story will also be shared online (Facebook, Instagram and on the In Touch website at intouch.org) on Monday, Nov. 9.