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Comprehensive plan update priorities identified

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD The primary objectives were identified Monday, April 6, during a forum updating the community about revisions to a five-year Comprehensive Plan.Those three objectives, obtained through surveys from county residents, were:• Preserving the character of...

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Habitat for Humanity completes 28th home

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD A new home has been built in Toccoa by the Stephens County Habitat for Humanity for the Simmons family.On Tuesday, March 31, the family of four got the keys to their new house on Elberton Street.A homecoming celebration was held with David Schreiber, construction...

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Ballot includes poll on consolidating local governments

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD When voters begin going to the polls for the May 19 primary later this month, they will be asked whether they support consolidating the City of Toccoa’s and Stephens County’s governments.Voters are asked a yes or no question: “Would you support the consolidation...

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Three vying for BOC Post 1 seat

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD Over the next few weeks, The Toccoa Record will be running profiles for local candidates running for office in the May 19 primary election. This week features the race for the District 1 seat on the Stephens County Board of Commissioners.

The African Children’s Choir will be performing a free concert at First Baptist Church of Toccoa on Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

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African choir performing April 12

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The African Children’s Choir will perform Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Toccoa on Tugalo Street. The choir features 17 children ages 8-11 from Uganda who present a show that blends traditional hymns and African cultural sounds.

Gene Metcalfe is a 103-year-old WWII veteran. He returned to Camp Toccoa where he trained to be a paratrooper last week as part of the All-Airborne Battalion's paratrooper training sessions.

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Metcalfe revisits Camp Toccoa

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD A veteran returning to where they trained for war can be an uneasy experience.Just ask Gene Metcalfe, a 103-year-old WWII veteran who visited Toccoa last week.He stayed at Camp Toccoa at Currahee, watching today’s generation of paratroopers jump out of a C-47...

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Rabid bobcat seen in Toccoa

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD The Department of Public Health (DPH) on Monday confirmed an incident related to a rabid bobcat in the area of Rock Quarry Circle.

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Coroner’s office getting new building

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD The Stephens County Coroner’s Office will be operating out of a new structure at the entrance of the old landfill off of Highway 145. That’s in the area of the former Lanier Clothes facility and behind the old animal shelter.

A fire broke out Friday night, March 20, at a warehouse building on the water treatment plant campus in Toccoa. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to City Manager Fredda Wheeler.

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Toccoa water treatment plant catches fire

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDA fire broke out on March 20 at the Toccoa Water Treatment Plant on Falls Road.The blaze began at a metal building at the site that water distribution works out of at approximately 6 p.m. that evening.

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City approves Ritz Theatre inspector

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The City of Toccoa last Thursday approved an independent outside vendor to undertake inspections of work on the addition to the historic Ritz Theatre. An independent inspector was included in the city-construction company contract covering the Ritz work.