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Attendees at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the sheriff's office training center included (from left) Bill Kokaly, representing U.S. Rep. Doug Collins; sheriff Randy Shirley; state Rep. Chris Erwin; state Sen. John Wilkinson; and local businessman Rick Phillips.

Attendees at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the sheriff's office training center included (from left) Bill Kokaly, representing U.S. Rep. Doug Collins; sheriff Randy Shirley; state Rep. Chris Erwin; state Sen. John Wilkinson; and local businessman Rick Phillips.

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Sheriff's Office names training center

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, November 21, 2019
    The Stephens County Sheriff's Office has a new training and shooting facility.     Some 50-60 people attended a ribbon-cutting event for the facility on Friday, Nov. 15. The event was coordinated by the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce.     Those in attendance included state Sen.
Pictured are Jennifer Doll, administrative assistant at Toccoa Falls College; Joseph Murrey, development officer at Toccoa Falls College; Letha Stowe, business development for Peach State Federal Credit Union; Amy Larson, student at Toccoa Falls College and scholarship recipient; Kristina Lightfoot, assistant professor of Teacher Education; and Dr. Donna Gardner, chair, Teacher Education Department at Toccoa Falls College.

Pictured are Jennifer Doll, administrative assistant at Toccoa Falls College; Joseph Murrey, development officer at Toccoa Falls College; Letha Stowe, business development for Peach State Federal Credit Union; Amy Larson, student at Toccoa Falls College and scholarship recipient; Kristina Lightfoot, assistant professor of Teacher Education; and Dr. Donna Gardner, chair, Teacher Education Department at Toccoa Falls College.

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Peach State provides scholarship at TFC

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
    Peach State Federal Credit Union has created a $3,000 scholarship to assist students at Toccoa Falls College who are pursuing a degree in the field of teacher education.
Heroes in Force (standing) met with Santa and some of his new friends at last year’s event.

Heroes in Force (standing) met with Santa and some of his new friends at last year’s event.

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Paul Anderson Park Christmas celebration Dec. 5

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
    Paul Anderson Memorial Park will be bustling with holiday activities on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the annual Christmas in the Park celebration.      Gordon Telford will light the park Christmas tree at 7 p.m.
The Wilson Fairchild duo is scheduled to play at Toccoa's Ritz Theater.

The Wilson Fairchild duo is scheduled to play at Toccoa's Ritz Theater.

This week in The Toccoa Record

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
These are some stories you will find in the Nov. 21, 2019, edition of The Toccoa Record. • Paul Anderson Park Christmas celebration Dec. 5. • Toccoa Life provides family assistance. • Peach State provides scholarship at TFC. • Sheriff's Office names training center.
Georgia lineman Ben Cleveland was named SEC Lineman of the Week for his play against Missouri.

Georgia lineman Ben Cleveland was named SEC Lineman of the Week for his play against Missouri.

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Cleveland gets SEC accolades

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
    Georgia junior right guard Ben Cleveland of Toccoa and senior placekicker Rodrigo Blankenship have earned weekly Southeastern Conference honors, according to a league announcement.
Marines Texas Lovell (right) and Ed Payne attended Monday's Veteran's Day observance.

Marines Texas Lovell (right) and Ed Payne attended Monday's Veteran's Day observance.

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Vaterans Day observed at Camp Toccoa

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
    A Veterans Day observance was held Monday at Camp Toccoa at Currahee.     Presented by American Legion Post 104, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4346, the Marine Corps League Currahee Mountain Detachment 1303, and American Veterans Post 600, the observance featured guest speaker James A. Guest.
Stephens County graduates at the Oct. 29 ceremony included Jason Scott, Mary Smith and Samantha Rickman. They are pictured with Carrie Barnes of Georgia EMC (right) and Rope Roberts of Georgia Power Company (left).

Stephens County graduates at the Oct. 29 ceremony included Jason Scott, Mary Smith and Samantha Rickman. They are pictured with Carrie Barnes of Georgia EMC (right) and Rope Roberts of Georgia Power Company (left).

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Three graduate from economic training program

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
    The Georgia Academy for Economic Development announced this week the graduation of three Stephens County residents from the 2019 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program.     They are Jason Scott, Mary Smith and Samantha Rickman.
Pictured are three Stephens County FFA members who traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., to receive their American FFA Degrees. They are (from left) Chris Collier, Zack Murray and Logan Stovall. Not pictured are Kaine Addison and Tanner Allen.

Pictured are three Stephens County FFA members who traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., to receive their American FFA Degrees. They are (from left) Chris Collier, Zack Murray and Logan Stovall. Not pictured are Kaine Addison and Tanner Allen.

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Stephens County FFA members awarded

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
    Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
B-Shoc (Bryan Edmonds) performs at the Stop the Bullying event.

B-Shoc (Bryan Edmonds) performs at the Stop the Bullying event.

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Stop the Bullying sponsors concert

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
    Tammie Arthur's Stop the Bullying campaign in Stephens County has grown since she started the organization a few years ago.     "It (Stop the Bullying) started a couple of years ago when I heard of a little boy (in Toccoa) dying because of bullying," said Arthur.