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This is a map of the 499-acre Crunkleton property near Toccoa. It is flanked by Fern Valley Drive, Brookdale Road, and Oak Valley Road, and could be the site of a future rock quarry. Submitted by Donna Smith

This is a map of the 499-acre Crunkleton property near Toccoa. It is flanked by Fern Valley Drive, Brookdale Road, and Oak Valley Road, and could be the site of a future rock quarry. Submitted by Donna Smith

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No applicants for potential rock quarry

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD There have been no zoning applicants related to a potential rock quarry off Hwy. 123, according to Stephens County’s administrator.On Thursday, Aug.
Seen here is the future site of the Stephens County Hospital's future orthopedic clinic, located near Planet Fitness on Big A Road. Michael O'Hearn/The Toccoa Record

Seen here is the future site of the Stephens County Hospital's future orthopedic clinic, located near Planet Fitness on Big A Road. Michael O'Hearn/The Toccoa Record

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Hospital could receive SPLOST upgrade funding

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     Stephens County Hospital, for the first time in its history, will be receiving funding for infrastructure upgrades from the county government’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).
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Hiker injured on Toccoa Falls trails

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD   A 48-year-old woman broke her leg over the weekend while hiking trails near Toccoa Falls.   Sheriff Rusty Fulbright said that the call came in at 10:17 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23.   “Deputies arrived at 10:27 a.m.
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Residents request low-cost spay neuter program

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Stephens County Humane Shelter is being asked to consider implementing a low-cost spay/neuter program to mitigate overpopulation problems.At the humane shelter’s board meeting on Aug.
On Monday, Aug. 25, Eddie Hallford presented an idea for pickleball courts at Henderson Falls Park to the Toccoa City Commission. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

On Monday, Aug. 25, Eddie Hallford presented an idea for pickleball courts at Henderson Falls Park to the Toccoa City Commission. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

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City of Toccoa sets rollback rate

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The City of Toccoa approved on Monday night a rollback for its 2025 millage rate from 6.00 mills to 5.20 mills.
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Candidates set for city elections

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The ballot for the Nov. 4 city elections is set, with six individuals qualifying for two seats on the Town of Martin council.
In the last week, firefighters have responded to at least two fires, including one above on W. Tugalo Street on Aug. 13 and another, seen below, in the area of Collins Street and Sunset Lane just after midnight on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19. Submitted

In the last week, firefighters have responded to at least two fires, including one above on W. Tugalo Street on Aug. 13 and another, seen below, in the area of Collins Street and Sunset Lane just after midnight on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19. Submitted

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Firefighters tackle two blazes in Toccoa

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVE AND MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Firefighters from Toccoa and Shiloh VFD responded Wednesday, Aug. 13, to West Tugalo Street after 911 dispatchers were notified of a home fire.   Toccoa Fire Department Asst.
Residential development property owners recently toured and updated the status on their projects. Posing for a group shot, from left to right, on Aug. 13 are owner Bobby Shah, Stephens County Development Authority board chair Brian Akin, general contractor Ashley Hill, owner Jeremy Arrowood, construction manager Mark Gauthier, Chamber president Julie Paysen, county administrator Christian Hamilton, and Stephens County Development Authority CEO Brittany Ivey. J. Todd Truelove/The Toccoa Record

Residential development property owners recently toured and updated the status on their projects. Posing for a group shot, from left to right, on Aug. 13 are owner Bobby Shah, Stephens County Development Authority board chair Brian Akin, general contractor Ashley Hill, owner Jeremy Arrowood, construction manager Mark Gauthier, Chamber president Julie Paysen, county administrator Christian Hamilton, and Stephens County Development Authority CEO Brittany Ivey. J. Todd Truelove/The Toccoa Record

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Heritage Rise, Havenbloom taking shape in south Toccoa

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVE THE TOCCOA RECORD The owners of new residential developments currently in construction next to Hwy. 17 and industries gave a tour of their projects last week with local officials and media.On Aug.
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Grand jury hands down 36 indictments

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVE THE TOCCOA RECORD     If there was any doubt about a backlog in the Stephens County court system, recent indictments issued by a Stephens County Grand Jury could assuage those sentiments.   Of 36 indictments dated Aug.