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Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest was awarded the trailblazer award.

Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest was awarded the trailblazer award.

Ernest receives annual trailblazer award

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, March 18, 2024
    Stephens County Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest entered the room surprised.      Friends, family, and co-workers had come together on Monday, March 11, to honor Ernest with the annual Susan Clark Campbell Trailerblazer Award.
Everett Rudeseal, of Toccoa, and Chesney Tanksley, of Clarkesville,have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour hosted by electric membership cooperatives acrosss Georgia.

Everett Rudeseal, of Toccoa, and Chesney Tanksley, of Clarkesville,have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour hosted by electric membership cooperatives acrosss Georgia.

Local students named Habersham EMC delegates

News Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024
     Everett Rudeseal of Toccoa and Chesney Tanksley of Clarkesville have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour, a once in a lifetime leadership experience made possible through the generosity of the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) in Georgia, including Habersham EMC.
Michael O'Hearn, former editor of the Crossroads Chronicle in Cashiers, N.C., has joined The Toccoa Record as its editor. His first day was Monday, March 11.

Michael O'Hearn, former editor of the Crossroads Chronicle in Cashiers, N.C., has joined The Toccoa Record as its editor. His first day was Monday, March 11.

O'Hearn joins Record as editor, succeeding Law

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
     Michael O’Hearn has been named editor and publisher of The Toccoa Record.     He succeeds long-time The Record editor and publisher Tom Law who is retiring after a 47-year career in community journalism.
This is the appearance of the outside facade of the C-wing of Forrest Hall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.

This is the appearance of the outside facade of the C-wing of Forrest Hall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.

TFC completes part of renovation project

News Staff
Friday, March 8, 2024
     Toccoa Falls College has completed Phase One of the Forrest Hall renovation project.      Forrest Hall is the primary men’s residence hall at TFC, and students look forward to enjoying the new C-wing beginning next semester.
Stephens County Commissioners Tara Simmons (pictured) and Chuck Wright completed all training requirements to be certified county commissioners.

Stephens County Commissioners Tara Simmons (pictured) and Chuck Wright completed all training requirements to be certified county commissioners.

Commissioners receive certification

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
    County commissioners Tara Simmons and Chuck Wright have completed all of the necessary training requirements to be recognized as Certified County Commissioners.      Simmons is serving as chair of the commission in 2024.
Pictured are (from left) WBL coordinators Ladonna Bartmas and Jennifer Blassingame, Jordynne Randall, Alyssa Nalley, CK Morgan & Company owners Morgan & Michele Whiten and CTAE Director Rod Pipkin.

Pictured are (from left) WBL coordinators Ladonna Bartmas and Jennifer Blassingame, Jordynne Randall, Alyssa Nalley, CK Morgan & Company owners Morgan & Michele Whiten and CTAE Director Rod Pipkin.

School system recognizes SCHS senior Jordynne Randall.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
     The Work-based Learning student of the month for January is Jordynne Randall.     Randall is currently a senior at Stephens County High School and works as a part-time retail associate at CK Morgan and Company in Toccoa.
Jelly Valimont

Jelly Valimont

Valimont to speak at All About Grace

News Staff
Friday, February 23, 2024
      The 17th annual women's event All About Grace will  be held on Saturday, March 9 in the Cheek Hall of Toccoa First Methodist Church.      This year's speaker will be Jelly Valimont, widow of  former pastor of Encounter church, Dr Randy Valimont.
Free admission to museum Saturday, Feb. 10.

Free admission to museum Saturday, Feb. 10.

Experience Toccoa Day on Feb. 10

News Staff
Friday, February 9, 2024
     The Stephens County History Museum and the Currahee Military Museum will host the annual Experience Toccoa Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.
Big/Gun is coming to The Ritz.

Big/Gun is coming to The Ritz.

AC/DC tribute coming to The Ritz

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
     AC/DC tribute band Big/Gun will perform in concert on Friday, Feb. 2, at the historic Ritz Theatre in Toccoa.      Big/Gun brings the energy and excitement of AC/DC to life with their electrifying performance.
Elections superintendent Bruce Carlisle.

Elections superintendent Bruce Carlisle.

Elections office schedules open house

News Staff
Friday, January 19, 2024
     Want to take a look at how elections are going to run in Stephens County this year?     That opportunity will be available during an open house presented by the Stephens County Elections Office.      The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5-7 p.m.