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The Currahee Artist Spring Show is scheduled for April 30.

The Currahee Artist Spring Show is scheduled for April 30.

Artists' Guild seeking judges

News Staff
Thursday, March 31, 2022
     The Currahee Artists’ Guild is seeking artists for its annual Spring Judged Show to be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Studio in downtown Toccoa.      This event is held in conjunction with the Toast of Toccoa, which brings lots of viewers to the downtown area.
Nora Waters.

Nora Waters.

Waters named interim elections supervisor

News Staff
Friday, March 18, 2022
    The Stephens County Board of Elections conducted a called meeting Thursday, March 10 at the historic courthouse in Toccoa after which an interim elections supervisor was named.
Lt. Scot Stowe was honored posthumously at a Lavonia City Council meeting.

Lt. Scot Stowe was honored posthumously at a Lavonia City Council meeting.

Lavonia recognizes late officer's accomplishment

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
BY SAMANTHA SINCLAIR FRANKLIN COUNTY CITIZEN      LAVONIA — Police Chief Bruce Carlisle honored a hero officer posthumously at the Lavonia City Council meeting Monday night, March 7.    Carlisle presented Lt. Scot Stowe’s family with a resolution commending Stowe that state Rep.
Steve Paysen of Toccoa was one of three honorees at the American Values Dinner last week. With him is his wife, Julie.

Steve Paysen of Toccoa was one of three honorees at the American Values Dinner last week. With him is his wife, Julie.

Scouting Values Dinner held on March 3

News Staff
Friday, March 11, 2022
BY MATTHEW OSBORNE THE NORTHEAST GEORGIAN      Local Scouting leaders celebrated a record amount of $74,290 raised for local youths at the American Values Dinner at Piedmont University on March 3.
A grant for the Ritz theater, if accepted, would allow an upgrade of the lobby and other areas of the theater.

A grant for the Ritz theater, if accepted, would allow an upgrade of the lobby and other areas of the theater.

Grant sought for Ritz Theater

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
    The City of Toccoa will seek a grant to help pay for work on the historic Ritz Theatre.      During their Feb. 14 meeting, city commissioners  considered the application for a USDA Rural Business Development Grant for the Ritz addition.
Construction continues on the renovation and expansion of the City of Toccoa’s Eastanollee Creek wastewater treatment facility. The city has just received state funds to undertake expansion and renovation at its Toccoa Creek wastewater facility located on Scenic Drive.

Construction continues on the renovation and expansion of the City of Toccoa’s Eastanollee Creek wastewater treatment facility. The city has just received state funds to undertake expansion and renovation at its Toccoa Creek wastewater facility located on Scenic Drive.

City receives infrastructure money

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
     Gov. Brian P. Kemp, joined by members of the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Committee and state leaders, today announced more than $422 million in preliminary awards, including $4.3 million for the City of Toccoa.
Jaylee Scott (left) and Shakira Howard show off the contents of their College Care boxes.

Jaylee Scott (left) and Shakira Howard show off the contents of their College Care boxes.

Howard and Scott complete college application program

News Staff
Friday, February 18, 2022
      Two students from Toccoa-Stephens County recently completed a two-year college application program.     They are Jaylee Scott, daughter of Tim Scott and Jackie Scott; and Shakira Howard, daughter of Avero Howard and Shika Tukes.
Vocalist Clay Young will perform with the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra during its winter concert March 6.

Vocalist Clay Young will perform with the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra during its winter concert March 6.

Orchestra concert March 6

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
     The Toccoa Symphony Orchestra will hold its winter concert  on Sunday, March 6, at the Grace Alford Performing Arts Center on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.
Brittany Walker (right), assistant administrator of public works, recently received the 2021 employee of the year award from the Stephens County Board of Commissioners. Pictured with her is public works director Jason Holland.

Brittany Walker (right), assistant administrator of public works, recently received the 2021 employee of the year award from the Stephens County Board of Commissioners. Pictured with her is public works director Jason Holland.

County honors Walker with award

News Staff
Friday, February 11, 2022
Brittany Walker (right), assistant administrator of public works, recently received the 2021 employee of the year award from the Stephens County Board of Commissioners. Pictured with her is public works director Jason Holland.
Cpl. Michael Vice (left) and jailer Jessica Tucker were recently honored by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.

Cpl. Michael Vice (left) and jailer Jessica Tucker were recently honored by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff's Office employees of the year

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, February 10, 2022
     The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office recently announced its 2021 deputy and jailer of the year.      Sheriff Randy Shirley said that Cpl. Michael Vice is the deputy of the year.      Vice is the handler for sheriff’s office K-9 officer Dexter.       Jailer of the year is Jessica Tucker.