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John Dickerson, Toccoa's former city attorney, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27.

John Dickerson, Toccoa's former city attorney, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27.

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Toccoa's city attorney passes away

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Friday, January 2, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD The City of Toccoa’s attorney passed away on Saturday following a battle with cancer.John Dickerson, who was the city’s attorney for decades and was a partner at McClure, Ramsay, and Dickerson, LLP, died on Saturday, Dec. 27.Recently, the City of Toccoa held a...
Former TMU Vice President Brad Reynolds was indicted on three felony counts on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 8.

Former TMU Vice President Brad Reynolds was indicted on three felony counts on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 8.

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Former TMU vice president indicted

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Friday, December 26, 2025
BY DENISE ETHERIDGECNI NEWS SERVICEFormer Truett McConnell University Vice President Brad Reynolds was indicted around 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 on three counts of making false statements to law enforcement.Enotah Judicial Circuit Attorney Jeff Langley told the White County News that a $30,000 bond had been...
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Toccoa Police Department hosts annual awards

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Friday, December 26, 2025
FROM STAFF REPORTSThe Toccoa Police Department gathered on Friday, Dec. 19, to celebrate the Christmas season with a department dinner and annual awards ceremony, recognizing officers for their dedication and outstanding service throughout the year.During the ceremony, several officers were honored...
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Wedding magazine cover contest continues

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Friday, December 26, 2025
FROM STAFF REPORTS Love is in the air throughout North Georgia! Whether you’re looking for a winter wonderland, fresh florals in the spring and summer or the beautiful colors in the fall, North Georgia’s wedding venues offer it all.
City commissioner Evan Hellenga was sworn in for another term and unanimously named the city's mayor for 2026 during the city commission's meeting on Monday, Dec. 22.

City commissioner Evan Hellenga was sworn in for another term and unanimously named the city's mayor for 2026 during the city commission's meeting on Monday, Dec. 22.

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Hellenga, Jamieson named Toccoa mayor, vice mayor

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Friday, December 26, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD  Evan Hellenga was unanimously elected by his fellow commissioners Monday to serve as Mayor of Toccoa for 2026.     He will succeed Terry Carter, who served as mayor in 2025.    This will be the third time Hellenga will serve as Mayor of Toccoa.
Open Arms clinic held a food drive last week that resulted in 60 boxes of food being given to families in need in Stephens County. Helping with the event were North Georgia Credit Union Vice President of Credit Administration Sonya Speed, Open Arms clinic executive director Sherry Beavers, Open Arms Marketing Director Vanessa Smith, volunteer Sam Raab, volunteer George Beavers, volunteer Alan Christ, Arwen Britton, and Open Arms Clinic board member DeLisa Christ.

Open Arms clinic held a food drive last week that resulted in 60 boxes of food being given to families in need in Stephens County. Helping with the event were North Georgia Credit Union Vice President of Credit Administration Sonya Speed, Open Arms clinic executive director Sherry Beavers, Open Arms Marketing Director Vanessa Smith, volunteer Sam Raab, volunteer George Beavers, volunteer Alan Christ, Arwen Britton, and Open Arms Clinic board member DeLisa Christ.

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Open Arms donates food boxes to families in need

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Friday, December 26, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD   Open Arms Clinic made the holiday season a little easier last week for some Stephens County families.
The City of Toccoa discussed future water plant improvements during its meeting on Monday, Dec. 22.

The City of Toccoa discussed future water plant improvements during its meeting on Monday, Dec. 22.

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Water works

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Friday, December 26, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    It’s time to start planning and designing Toccoa’s next big, multi-million dollar capital improvement project.