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Pictured, left to right,are city commissioners Evan Hellenga, Terry Carter, Ron Matheson, city manager Fredda Wheeler, mayor Gail Fry, Rev. Paul Garrison and commissioner Michelle Jamieson.

Pictured, left to right,are city commissioners Evan Hellenga, Terry Carter, Ron Matheson, city manager Fredda Wheeler, mayor Gail Fry, Rev. Paul Garrison and commissioner Michelle Jamieson.

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Toccoa Greenspace

News Staff
Monday, July 22, 2024
On Saturday night, the City of Toccoa hosted an opening ceremony for the new Tugalo Greenspace downtown.
The Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

The Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

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BOE approves security measures for ag center

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Stephens County School System’s new agriculture center, school lunches, security officers, and a tax increase public hearing were among items addressed Tuesday by the board of education.
Brad Goss

Brad Goss

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Tax assessments to be adjusted in coming years

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, July 15, 2024
Assessed rates of properties for Stephens County’s tax digest are undervalued.    That’s what the county’s new chief appraiser Brad Goss said in conversation with Toccoa Record.    “There are some things we (his staff and himself) need to address,”  Goss said.
An architectural stuay recommended Stephens County demolitsh the annex building (pictured) that's located across Tugalo Street from the Stephens County Historical Courthouse. The annex is currently vacant.

An architectural stuay recommended Stephens County demolitsh the annex building (pictured) that's located across Tugalo Street from the Stephens County Historical Courthouse. The annex is currently vacant.

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Report recommends demolition of old annex

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, July 11, 2024
An architectural firm has recommended the Stephens County government keep the courthouse annex property but demolish the building on Tugalo Street.    The building is across the road from the historic courthouse and neighbors the Toccoa-Stephens County Library.
Katherine Wilcher (holding certificate) was named Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Katherine Wilcher (holding certificate) was named Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

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Wilcher named Teacher of the Year

Michael O'Hearn
Monday, July 8, 2024
A Toccoa native and former teacher in the Stephens County School System was named Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.    Katherine Wilcher was recognized for her commitment to students at the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center.
A hospitality report indiacted there are fewer than 200 overnight stay facilities in Stephens County and that more are needed. One in existence is the Country Hearth Inn off of N. Broad Street.

A hospitality report indiacted there are fewer than 200 overnight stay facilities in Stephens County and that more are needed. One in existence is the Country Hearth Inn off of N. Broad Street.

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Hospitality study confirms need for nationally recognized hotel

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A nationally branded hotel could be coming to Toccoa in 2027. That’s the projection in a hospitality report provided to the Stephens County Development Authority in March.
The Habitat for Humanity of Stephens County is currently working on its 27th home on South Broad Street for Gail Jones and her son, Markie.

The Habitat for Humanity of Stephens County is currently working on its 27th home on South Broad Street for Gail Jones and her son, Markie.

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Habitat for Humanity building dreams

News Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024
In the 1989 film “Field of Dreams,” Ray Kinsella looks out on a field and hears a voice tell him, “If you build it, they will come.”
Bill and Bella Youngquist are the owners of Simmons-Bond Bed & Breakfast on Tugalo Street.

Bill and Bella Youngquist are the owners of Simmons-Bond Bed & Breakfast on Tugalo Street.

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Closed for Renovations

Michael O'Hearn
Monday, June 17, 2024
Renovations are coming to a bed and breakfast in downtown Toccoa, meaning the lodge will be closed until a future date that is to be determined.    The Simmons-Bond Inn Bed and Breakfast across from the Stephens County Courthouse closed on Sunday, June 9, to do renovations to the kitchen.
Early voting ongoing through Friday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic courthouse in Toccoa.

Early voting ongoing through Friday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic courthouse in Toccoa.

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Runoff election ongoing through the week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Early voting for the June 18 runoff begins on Monday and features one race for county commission Post 3. The candidates are Craig Oglesby and former Commissioner James Addison, and the winner will move on to face Democratic candidate Justin Richie in November.