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Santa Claus came to downtown Toccoa on Friday night as part of the city’s annual ChristmasFest. He and Mrs. Claus set up a photo opportunity for parents and their children on Doyle Street during the festival. Getting their picture made with Santa Claus are Taylor Sidders, Sagi Sol, Xiius Sol, and Adaeus Sol.

Santa Claus came to downtown Toccoa on Friday night as part of the city’s annual ChristmasFest. He and Mrs. Claus set up a photo opportunity for parents and their children on Doyle Street during the festival. Getting their picture made with Santa Claus are Taylor Sidders, Sagi Sol, Xiius Sol, and Adaeus Sol.

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Santa Claus came to town

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Carlan retires after 25 years with museums

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Retired Currahee Military Museum and Stephens County History Museum executive director Brenda Carlan was honored with a reception on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7.She served the museums for 25 years.
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City approves Ritz Theatre seating bid

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Christmas drive still needs toys donated to serve 350 children in the northeast Georgia area with a gift deadline looming Friday night.
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County drives forward on roads priorities

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County commissioners last month approved and released roadwork priorities for 2026.   There are a total of 22 projects listed for improvements, falling in two groups.
The 2025 Christmas Parade hosted by the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce will take place Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in downtown Toccoa. This year's parade has more than 70 entries.

The 2025 Christmas Parade hosted by the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce will take place Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in downtown Toccoa. This year's parade has more than 70 entries.

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Christmas parade to be a Night of Lights

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe annual Christmas parade hosted by the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce is returning tonight at 7 p.m.This year’s parade features more than 70 entries.
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Lawmakers tackling chronic absenteeism

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY TY TAGAMI AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD State lawmakers are looking into ways to curb chronic absenteeism in schools across the state, while a Stephens County organization has implemented a program to incentivize students to attend classes every day.
A group of 70 runners laced up their shoes and braved the cold on the morning of Friday, Nov. 28, to participate in a 5K, 10K, and Fun Run at Paul Anderson Memorial Park. This event replaced the traditional Christmas in the Park celebration held there.

A group of 70 runners laced up their shoes and braved the cold on the morning of Friday, Nov. 28, to participate in a 5K, 10K, and Fun Run at Paul Anderson Memorial Park. This event replaced the traditional Christmas in the Park celebration held there.

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Running a new tradition

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDWhile some people may have still been in food comas the morning after Thanksgiving, a group of runners laced up their shoes on Friday, Nov. 28, and participated in a set of three races at Paul Anderson Park.Those races included a 5K, 10K, and Fun Run.
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Eastanollee man dies after wreck

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD A 73-year-old Eastanollee man has died following a vehicle accident on Wednesday, Nov. 26.The multi-vehicle accident occurred in the area of Big A and Oak Valley Roads shortly after 8 p.m. that evening, Stephens County Deputy Coroner Lee Woody said.
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County commissioners green light firing range

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County commissioners approved a firing range and ammunition factory plant on June’s Way in Eastanollee last month.   The board approved the project at a Nov.