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They're still high, but gas prices have decreased over the last week in March says AAA.

They're still high, but gas prices have decreased over the last week in March says AAA.

Gas prices decreased the last week in March says AAA

Georgia’s gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).
Senior Ethan Smith slides into a base during one of the Indians’ baseball games last week.

Senior Ethan Smith slides into a base during one of the Indians’ baseball games last week.

Indians drop to 6th in region; out of playoffs

The Indians baseball team had a busy week playing three games against Hart County and one game against Walhalla. The Indians also hosted Toccoa Little League Night at the ball field before their Hart doubleheader on Friday, March 29.
Photo contest is open for Lake Living magazine.

Photo contest is open for Lake Living magazine.

Submit a photo for a cover contest

Flowers are blooming and temperatures are rising. It’s time to take your boat out of storage and make plans to visit one of Northeast Georgia’s beautiful lakes. Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this scenic time of year at the lake.
Making the presentation to Project Chairman Gary Bellamy Is Acree Oil Company representative Brent Bellamy.

Making the presentation to Project Chairman Gary Bellamy Is Acree Oil Company representative Brent Bellamy.

Acree Oil Company donates to Camp Toccoa

Acree Oil Company recently donated $10,000 in memory of Richard Acree to the Camp Toccoa at Currahee Project. The funds will be used to continue the restoration and reconstruction of the World War ll paratrooper training camp at the original site on Currahee Mountain.
Jimmy Buffett tribute is coming to Piedmont College in Demorest.

Jimmy Buffett tribute is coming to Piedmont College in Demorest.

Jimmy Buffett tribute coming to Piedmont

Piedmont University is thrilled to announce a once-in-a-lifetime event that will bring the magic of the tropics right to our campus and community.
Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest was awarded the trailblazer award.

Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest was awarded the trailblazer award.

Ernest receives annual trailblazer award

Stephens County Probate Court Judge Glenda Ernest entered the room surprised.      Friends, family, and co-workers had come together on Monday, March 11, to honor Ernest with the annual Susan Clark Campbell Trailerblazer Award.
Everett Rudeseal, of Toccoa, and Chesney Tanksley, of Clarkesville,have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour hosted by electric membership cooperatives acrosss Georgia.

Everett Rudeseal, of Toccoa, and Chesney Tanksley, of Clarkesville,have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour hosted by electric membership cooperatives acrosss Georgia.

Local students named Habersham EMC delegates

Everett Rudeseal of Toccoa and Chesney Tanksley of Clarkesville have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour, a once in a lifetime leadership experience made possible through the generosity of the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) in Georgia, including Habersham EMC.
Michael O'Hearn, former editor of the Crossroads Chronicle in Cashiers, N.C., has joined The Toccoa Record as its editor. His first day was Monday, March 11.

Michael O'Hearn, former editor of the Crossroads Chronicle in Cashiers, N.C., has joined The Toccoa Record as its editor. His first day was Monday, March 11.

O'Hearn joins Record as editor, succeeding Law

Michael O’Hearn has been named editor and publisher of The Toccoa Record.     He succeeds long-time The Record editor and publisher Tom Law who is retiring after a 47-year career in community journalism.
This is the appearance of the outside facade of the C-wing of Forrest Hall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.

This is the appearance of the outside facade of the C-wing of Forrest Hall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.

TFC completes part of renovation project

Toccoa Falls College has completed Phase One of the Forrest Hall renovation project.      Forrest Hall is the primary men’s residence hall at TFC, and students look forward to enjoying the new C-wing beginning next semester.