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The Stephens County Development Authority is working on buying back the two lots purchased by SungEel for its potential site in Toccoa. SungEel announced in April it would not move forward on building in Stephens County.

The Stephens County Development Authority is working on buying back the two lots purchased by SungEel for its potential site in Toccoa. SungEel announced in April it would not move forward on building in Stephens County.

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SungEel buyback paperwork being finalized

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD     The Stephens County Development Authority is working on buying back the lots a battery recycling company wanted to use in Toccoa.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

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Early voting for PSC runoff begins Monday

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting begins Monday for the Public Service Commission runoff election.There will be one week of advanced voting through July 11 at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo St.A drop box will be available for absentee ballots in the historic...
Martin resident Michelle Mimi Jones snapped this photo of a meteorite falling to earth on June 26 from her home.

Martin resident Michelle Mimi Jones snapped this photo of a meteorite falling to earth on June 26 from her home.

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Meteorite seen by Northeast Georgia residents

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD     If you saw a great ball of fire falling from the sky the afternoon of Thursday, June 26, you weren’t alone.   And no, Chicken Little, the sky was not falling.
Kim Caudell is the winner of the 2025 summer Lake Living cover contest. The cover features her two sons, Britt and Benjamin.

Kim Caudell is the winner of the 2025 summer Lake Living cover contest. The cover features her two sons, Britt and Benjamin.

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Caudell wins Lake Living contest

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD          Kim Caudell was named the winner of CNI’s contest for the cover of the summer edition of Lake Living.
The Stephens County Planning Commission recommended denial of a proposed men's sober living home during its meeting on Tuesday night.

The Stephens County Planning Commission recommended denial of a proposed men's sober living home during its meeting on Tuesday night.

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Residents speak out against proposed men's sober living home

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Friday, May 9, 2025
The Stephens County Planning Commission has unanimously recommended the denial of a proposed men’s sober living residence on E. Silver Shoals Road.Forever Faithful Investments would like to use a former restaurant, which used to be The Cove at 3023 E. Silver Shoals Road, for the residence.
New facility coming to Tugaloo Bend.

New facility coming to Tugaloo Bend.

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Discovery Center coming to Tugalo Bend.

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Michael O'HearnEditorA dream to provide a multi-purpose facility to the community 25 years in the making is on its way to becoming a reality at Tugaloo Bend.Funding for the Tugaloo Bend Discovery Center project on Yonah Dam Road has reached its halfway point, Stephens County Foundation chairman...
City of Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish

City of Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish

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Homeless Huddle

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, March 6, 2025
A shelter for the homeless doesn’t appear to be in the cards for Stephens County.   That’s because the likelihood that having such a structure would exacerbate the situation, said one Toccoa resident at last week’s forum on the issue of homelessness.
Richard Johnson working on canning at the Eastanollee Cannery.

Richard Johnson working on canning at the Eastanollee Cannery.

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Cannery halts retail sales temporarily

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Eastanollee Cannery cannot sell its retail, at least temporarily.The Georgia Department of Agriculture sent an inspector to the cannery on Feb. 6.
JROTC senior instructor LTC (Ret) David Priatko presented a $21,250 check to his West Point classmate and Gary Sinise Foundation board member Col. (Ret) Greg Gadson at the SCHS African American History Program.

JROTC senior instructor LTC (Ret) David Priatko presented a $21,250 check to his West Point classmate and Gary Sinise Foundation board member Col. (Ret) Greg Gadson at the SCHS African American History Program.

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JROTC presents check to Sinise Foundation

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Stephens County High School Army JROTC senior instructor LTC (Ret) David Priatko presented a $21,250 check to his West Point classmate and Gary Sinise Foundation board member Col. (Ret) Greg Gadson at the SCHS African American History Program.