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Will Moseley, the runner up on Season 22 of American Idol in 2024, is performing tonight at The Ritz Theatre. Submitted

Will Moseley, the runner up on Season 22 of American Idol in 2024, is performing tonight at The Ritz Theatre. Submitted

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American Idol star coming to Ritz Theatre

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARN THE TOCCOA RECORD A former American Idol star is making his way to Toccoa tonight to perform at The Ritz Theatre.Will Moseley, the runner up of American Idol’s Season 22 last year, is a Hazlehurst, Georgia, native. His concert begins at 6 p.m.
The Toccoa Family Life Resource Center has opened a new headquarters. This is the first time in the organization’s 40 year history that it has had a permanent building in town. Pictured are Toccoa Family Life Center Executive Director William Brothers, his wife, Amanda, and the facility’s office manager, Jarrett. Michael O’Hearn/The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Family Life Resource Center has opened a new headquarters. This is the first time in the organization’s 40 year history that it has had a permanent building in town. Pictured are Toccoa Family Life Center Executive Director William Brothers, his wife, Amanda, and the facility’s office manager, Jarrett. Michael O’Hearn/The Toccoa Record

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Toccoa Family Life Center opens headquarters

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Toccoa Family Life Resource Center has a new permanent base of operations in town.The nonprofit recently opened a new facility at the intersection of Rose Lane and White Pine Road across from MedLink Toccoa Family Foot Care.
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Toccoa man dies in Busha St. fire

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD A Toccoa man died after being pulled out of a fire and transported to the hospital on Saturday night.The fire occurred in the 100 block of Busha Street around 10:49 p.m. that evening, Stephens County Deputy Coroner Lee Woody said.
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Qualifying set for Aug. 18-20

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY LAURA SHAW AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The City of Toccoa will be holding qualifying for the Nov. 4 election of Post 3 and Post 5 on Aug. 18 through Aug. 20.
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County’s millage rate approved

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD Stephens County commissioners on Monday approved millage rates for the 2026 fiscal year of 27.45 mills for unincorporated and 29.69 mills for incorporated properties. That’s the total sum adding the school system’s recommended 13.
On Tuesday night, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved a $411,000 ambulance purchase using SPLOST funds. Submitted photo

On Tuesday night, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved a $411,000 ambulance purchase using SPLOST funds. Submitted photo

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County BOC OKs vehicle purchases

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD      The Stephens County Government on Tuesday approved more than half a million dollars in vehicle purchases.
A group of 16 Stephens County residents participated in the seventh annual Bible reading on July 14 at the historic courthouse on Tugalo Street. Each participant read a different verse from the Bible during the event. Pictured are Ritz Theatre manager Tim Mullen, Jackie Whitmire, James Myerholtz, Danny Yearwood, Craig Hanscomb, Brandon Isbell, Tony Smith, Jackie Whitmire, David Semones, Burt Holmes, Lori Duke Jones, Daniel Simmons, Trudi Kannenburg and Danette Smith. Submitted photo

A group of 16 Stephens County residents participated in the seventh annual Bible reading on July 14 at the historic courthouse on Tugalo Street. Each participant read a different verse from the Bible during the event. Pictured are Ritz Theatre manager Tim Mullen, Jackie Whitmire, James Myerholtz, Danny Yearwood, Craig Hanscomb, Brandon Isbell, Tony Smith, Jackie Whitmire, David Semones, Burt Holmes, Lori Duke Jones, Daniel Simmons, Trudi Kannenburg and Danette Smith. Submitted photo

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Stephens County residents participate in annual Bible reading

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Toccoa Main Street hires marketing assistant

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
BY LAURA SHAW AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The City of Toccoa Main Street program has hired a new Special Events and Marketing Specialist.     Emrie Canen is now working part-time, but after August 1, she will be a full-time employee.