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Traveler’s Rest, the old stagecoach inn and plantation on the banks of the Tugaloo River.

Traveler’s Rest, the old stagecoach inn and plantation on the banks of the Tugaloo River.

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Traveler's Rest offers a look back in time

Toccoa Editor
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
By: Billy Hawkins, a volunteer host and clerk at Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site. It has been my pleasant duty for the last few months to be a kind of host and clerk at the Traveler's Rest state historic site located just this side of the South Carolina line.
Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols, co-chair of the Mountain Judicial Circuit Family Violence Task Force, accepts the task force of the year award from Stephanie Woodard, chair of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols, co-chair of the Mountain Judicial Circuit Family Violence Task Force, accepts the task force of the year award from Stephanie Woodard, chair of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

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Mountain Judicial Circuit receives Task Force award

Toccoa Editor
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
    The Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV) presented its Task Force of the Year Award to the Mountain Judicial Circuit Family Violence Task Force at the 25th Annual Family Violence Conference.     The curcuit’s task force encompasses, Stephens, Habersham and Rabun counties.
Bicyclists gather at Yonah Dam Park for the start of a previous Tour de Tugaloo. This is the 17th year of the popular bicycle ride.

Bicyclists gather at Yonah Dam Park for the start of a previous Tour de Tugaloo. This is the 17th year of the popular bicycle ride.

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Tour de Tugaloo is on Oct. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
    Want to enjoy the dazzling fall scenery of northeast Georgia and upstate western South Carolina while getting some exercise?     Then you need to try the 17th annual Tour de Tugaloo on Saturday, Oct. 19.
An interim suspension on attorney Tim Healy has been lifted.

An interim suspension on attorney Tim Healy has been lifted.

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State Supreme Court lifts suspension on local attorney

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
    An interim suspension of local attorney Timothy Healy has been lifted.     The docket of the Supreme Court of Georgia indicates that the interim suspension of Healy was lifted on Thursday, Sept. 26.     The state Supreme Court ordered on Sept.
Three Stephens County students will be in Piedmont College's Cabaret musical Oct. 3-6.

Three Stephens County students will be in Piedmont College's Cabaret musical Oct. 3-6.

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Stephens County students cast in Cabaret

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
    Three Stephens students are cast members in the the Piedmont College Theatre’s production of Cabaret.     They are Shelby Woodward of Martin, Jessica Eves of Toccoa and Donald Stoltz of Eastanollee.     The musical will be staged Thursday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 6.
World War II re-enactors fire on a group of German re-enactors holding the Pond Street Bridge during the 2018 military weekend.

World War II re-enactors fire on a group of German re-enactors holding the Pond Street Bridge during the 2018 military weekend.

Military Weekend is Oct. 3-6

Toccoa Editor
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
    Books, simulated barrages and the Big Band sound will invade Toccoa this weekend.     The 19th Currahee Military Weekend kicks off today (Thursday, Oct. 3) and will continue through Sunday morning Oct. 6.
City commission candidate Inger Neal will meet the public on Saturday.

City commission candidate Inger Neal will meet the public on Saturday.

Meet Toccoa candidate Inger Neal Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    A meet the candidate event for city commission candidate Inger Neal will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the Star Theater located at 148 E. Doyle St.          The public is invited to attend and share their thoughts with the candidate.
This is the cover of Robert Wheeler’s new book about his imprisonment in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.

This is the cover of Robert Wheeler’s new book about his imprisonment in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.

Book signing on Oct. 4

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    The Stephens County Historical Society will host its annual book signing on Friday, Oct. 4, from 1-4 p.m.     Several authors with an array of stories about World War II and other wars will be in Toccoa for the event.
Pictured are Maj. Nancy Fuller, service center director Rebecca Dixson, and Salvation Army State of Georgia service extension director Jim Morrow.

Pictured are Maj. Nancy Fuller, service center director Rebecca Dixson, and Salvation Army State of Georgia service extension director Jim Morrow.

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Salvation Army gets a new leader

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    The Salvation Army citadel in Toccoa recently gained a new leader.     Rebecca Dixson started as the organization's new service center director on Sept. 18.     Dixson is a resident of Lavonia and said that her new job is the first time she has worked for the Salvation Army.
Apprentice Eli Troyer mounts horse Buckwheat under the advisement of Steadfast co-founder/journeyman Tod Bethea.

Apprentice Eli Troyer mounts horse Buckwheat under the advisement of Steadfast co-founder/journeyman Tod Bethea.

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Steadfast offers a place to put your worries aside

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    A farm ministry off Broad River Road is celebrating its two-year anniversary.     Steadfast Family Farm offers services such as pairing apprentices with more experienced journeymen who provide mentoring sessions with horses, farm pets and farm tasks.