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Voters pick primary candidates

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) will continue for another five years.That was just one of the measures voted on Tuesday, as 4,848 voters arrived at the polls to cast their ballots during the primary election day. That’s 25.
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Primary election day is Tuesday

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Primary elections are set to be held on Tuesday, May 19.    There are several local, state, and federal races on the ballots this year.
Stephens County jailer Hannah Murphy looks through the scope on her rifle at the third annual Cops v. Kids event at the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, May 9. The 4-H rifle team took home the prize during the competition.

Stephens County jailer Hannah Murphy looks through the scope on her rifle at the third annual Cops v. Kids event at the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, May 9. The 4-H rifle team took home the prize during the competition.

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4-H rifle team wins third Cops v. Kids

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Stephens County 4-H rifle team won the third annual Cops v. Kids event held at the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office’s shooting range on Saturday, May 9.
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County introduces new HR manager

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD   Stephens County has a new human resources manager, Kyana Desrochers.   She was introduced during Tuesday night’s Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting and has been with the county since April 6.
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County approves Currahee Club license

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners on Friday approved a variance request and new alcohol license for the Currahee Club.A called meeting was held on Friday, May 8, to discuss the license and request because the Currahee Club has new ownership.