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Early voting for primaries starts

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting for the May 19 primaries started Monday, with 257 voters casting their ballots so far.That includes 229 in-person voters and 28 returned absentee ballots out of the 119 that have been requested, as of Wednesday morning.
Perrie Tucker and Chloe Stany.

Perrie Tucker and Chloe Stany.

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Victory scarves donated to Stephens County museum

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Chestatee River Daughters of the American Revolution attended a local DAR meeting on Saturday afternoon to donate victory scarves to the museum. Victory scarves were used during WWII by servicemen and sent to their loved ones back home.
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Rickman clarifies straw poll on consolidating governments

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County Board of Commissioners chair Chris Rickman offered some clairifcation Monday about a question posed to county voters relating to combining Stephens County and Toccoa governmental functions.
The Ivester family poses for a ribbon-cutting photo with NGTC President John Wilkinson and TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier.

The Ivester family poses for a ribbon-cutting photo with NGTC President John Wilkinson and TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier.

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NGTC hosts ribbon cutting at The Mark

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
BY ZACH TAYLORCNI NEWS SERVICELeaving a legacy is something everyone dreams of, whether through one’s job, family or community. One man left his legacy at North Georgia Technical College, where he dreamed of a better life for students.
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Early voting begins Monday

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting for the May 19 primary begins Monday at the Stephens County historic courthouse.The courthouse is located downtown at 37 W. Tugalo St.Residents can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting April 27 through Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In attendance at last week’s post-legislative session event were, from left to right, Chamber board member and WNEG manager Phil Hobbs, Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski, Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber president Julie Paysen, Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Bo Hatchett, Chamber of Commerce board chair Cassandra Wilkins, Chamber board member and Toccoa Chick-Fil-A owner Tyler Pischke, and Stephens County Planning Commission member Cody Cobb.

In attendance at last week’s post-legislative session event were, from left to right, Chamber board member and WNEG manager Phil Hobbs, Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski, Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber president Julie Paysen, Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Bo Hatchett, Chamber of Commerce board chair Cassandra Wilkins, Chamber board member and Toccoa Chick-Fil-A owner Tyler Pischke, and Stephens County Planning Commission member Cody Cobb.

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Legislators host post-session forum

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Affordability, childhood literacy, and elections were the top three issues discussed by state lawmakers at a post-legislative session event in Stephens County last week.The 2026 Georgia General Assembly legislative session ended on April 2, and state Sen.
Rod Moore.

Rod Moore.

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Two running for BOE District 2, Post 2 seat

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     Two positions on the school board are contested in the May 19 primaries.   This week is the race for District 2, Post 2 seat held by Rod Moore.   Moore is running for reelection and faces challenger Cyndie Hunt on the the Republican primary ballot.
Stephens County High School hosted its annual Special Olympics on Friday, April 10. The event welcomed students with special needs from the area to compete in games at The Reservation.

Stephens County High School hosted its annual Special Olympics on Friday, April 10. The event welcomed students with special needs from the area to compete in games at The Reservation.

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High school hosts Special Olympics

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Friday, April 17, 2026