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SCHS senior George Moore has been named a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholarship program for 2020.

SCHS senior George Moore has been named a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholarship program for 2020.

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Moore semifinalist for Coca-Cola scholarship

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2019
    George Moore a senior at Stephens County High School, was recently named as one of the semifinalists for the 2020 Coca Cola Scholarship.     He is the son of Rod and Betsy Moore of Toccoa.
Iconic Salvation Army red kettles will be accompanied by human bell-ringers. This season apps to make a donation at the kettle also are offered.

Iconic Salvation Army red kettles will be accompanied by human bell-ringers. This season apps to make a donation at the kettle also are offered.

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Salvation Army begins Christmas donation drives

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
    The Toccoa Salvation Army will kick off two of its most familiar Christmas season drives on Friday, Nov. 29.     Iconic red kettles will be placed at Clayton, Cornelia, Cleveland and Eastanollee Walmarts and several stores on Big A Road in Toccoa to collect donations.
Shelter encourages animal adoption during the Christmas season.

Shelter encourages animal adoption during the Christmas season.

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Animal shelter announces Home for the Holidays program

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
    The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter has announced a Homes for The Holidays program to encourage people to find a place in their home for an animal from the shelter.
Warrants have been issued for several suspects in a Toccoa check forgery case.

Warrants have been issued for several suspects in a Toccoa check forgery case.

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Police investigate November check forgeries

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
    Two suspects are wanted and one man has been arrested in connection with multiple check forgeries in Toccoa.     Police chief Jimmy Mize said the department has been investigating the forgeries since mid-November.
Toccoa Life ultrasound technician Kendra Scott (left) and Toccoa Life director Amanda Brothers stand in front of an ultrasound image.

Toccoa Life ultrasound technician Kendra Scott (left) and Toccoa Life director Amanda Brothers stand in front of an ultrasound image.

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Toccoa Life provides family assistance

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
    Each day at Toccoa Life is one of excitement and surprise. You never know what’s in store on any given day. You can feel almost every emotion imaginable.     Our staff can rejoice with a young married couple who just had a positive pregnancy test.
The Wilson Fairchild duo performs in Harrisonburg, Va. The duo includes cousins Wil and Langdon Reid.

The Wilson Fairchild duo performs in Harrisonburg, Va. The duo includes cousins Wil and Langdon Reid.

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Christmas at The Ritz with Wilson Fairchild

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
    Country music duo Wilson Fairchild will bring their Christmas show to Toccoa for a Night at the Ritz performance on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the historic Ritz Theatre.     The musical duo, made up of Wil and Langdon Reid, are often referred to as “the Reid boys.
Built and opened in 1939, the Ritz Theatre has undergone extensive renovations in recent years.

Built and opened in 1939, the Ritz Theatre has undergone extensive renovations in recent years.

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Ritz holds public fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
    On Friday, Nov. 22, the Friends of the Ritz, Inc will hold its first-ever public fundraiser.       The Friends of the Ritz, Inc., has been formed to help raise funds for additional complimentary programming to what is already offered at the Ritz Theatre.
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.