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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
The SEC honoring Stephens County's Ben Cleveland is featured in this week's edition of The Toccoa Record.

The SEC honoring Stephens County's Ben Cleveland is featured in this week's edition of The Toccoa Record.

Recent headlines from The Toccoa Record

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Here's some headlines from our Nov. 14 edition of The Toccoa Record. • Stop the Bullying sponsors concert. • Stephens County FFA members awarded. • Three graduate from economic training program. • Veterans Day observed at Camp Toccoa. • School system operating wastewater system.
Stephens County quarterback Kenny Colwell sprints for extra yardage in a game from last Friday. SCHS teams will be competing in AAA instead of AAAA next season.

Stephens County quarterback Kenny Colwell sprints for extra yardage in a game from last Friday. SCHS teams will be competing in AAA instead of AAAA next season.

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Stephens County High School has been relcassified

Marcus Etienne
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
    Stephens County High School, a long-time resident of Region 8-AAA, will return to its roots in 2020 following reclassification by he Georgia High School Athletic Association (GHSA).     The GHSA released reclassification for 2020-2022 on Tuesday.
Panting, photography, and other artist winners have been named.

Panting, photography, and other artist winners have been named.

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Currahee Artists' Guild announces winners

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
    Winners in the Currahee Artists' Guild  Arts and Crafts Show for fall 2019 have been announced.     They are:     • Oil/Acrylic: First place, George LeMieux; second place Michael Buchanan; third place, Cheri Clary; and honorable mention, Bobbie Hamby.