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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.
It's a Wonderful Life coming to the Lavonia Cultural Center in November.

It's a Wonderful Life coming to the Lavonia Cultural Center in November.

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Cast set for Lavonia play performance

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    The Franklin Community Player (FCP)  has announced the cast has been set for its production of It’s A Wonderful Life Nov. 15-17 at the Lavonia Cultural Center.     Stephens County is represented by Rick Duerr, Hunter Collins, Nicki Collier, Jeremy Tabor, Riley Roberts and Kason Seigler.
Artists needed for Fall Arts & Crafts Festival.

Artists needed for Fall Arts & Crafts Festival.

Guild seeking artists for festival

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
    The Currahee Artists’ Guild is seeking artists for its annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival that’s held in conjunction with the Toccoa Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27.     The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library is seeking public input Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. about expansion plans.

Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library is seeking public input Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. about expansion plans.

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Library seeks public input on expansion plans

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    What do you want to see happen at the library?     That's what the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library wants to know as it works toward a renovation and expansion project.     The library will hold a public input session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.
Take a step back in time with Joe Gransden and special guest Robin Latimore at the Ritz on Oct. 3.

Take a step back in time with Joe Gransden and special guest Robin Latimore at the Ritz on Oct. 3.

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Gransden coming to the Ritz

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    Take a step back in time with Joe Gransden and special guest Robin Latimore, as they bring a Tribute to the Great American Songbook to the historic Ritz Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.
A drive-flu flu shot clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stephens County Health Department.

A drive-flu flu shot clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stephens County Health Department.

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Health department to hold flu shot clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
    Health experts agree that the flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu viruses.     To make getting your flu shot even more convenient, the Stephens County Health Department will hold a drive-through flu shot clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m.