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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.       “Cpl.
The Miss Stephens County High School Pageant was sponsored by the Skills USA Graphics, led by Stacey Hemphill and the Health Occupations Students of America, led by Haley Rider. Photo by David Byargeon.

The Miss Stephens County High School Pageant was sponsored by the Skills USA Graphics, led by Stacey Hemphill and the Health Occupations Students of America, led by Haley Rider. Photo by David Byargeon.

Oldham crowned Miss Stephens County High School

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
The Miss Stephens County High School Pageant was held Saturday, Jan. 15. The theme of the pageant was Winter Wonderland. Thirty-five contestants graced the stage with confidence, poise and beauty. Intermission entertainment was provided by SCHS students Zikerion Reese and the RADC Ensemble.
Milkshake Mayfield has played venues throughout the world, but will perform in concert on Feb. 10 at the Ritz Theatre in Toccoa.

Milkshake Mayfield has played venues throughout the world, but will perform in concert on Feb. 10 at the Ritz Theatre in Toccoa.

Milkshake returns to The Ritz

News Staff
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Milkshake Mayfield has circled the world, gracing national and international stages, but on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., he will return to his hometown to take the stage at the historic Ritz Theatre for a Night at the Ritz performance.
The first high school basketball teams of the combined Toccoa High and Stephens County High schools will hold a 50th reunion on Saturday, Jan. 9.

The first high school basketball teams of the combined Toccoa High and Stephens County High schools will hold a 50th reunion on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Basketball teams to hold reunions

News Staff
Friday, January 7, 2022
The first high school basketball teams of the combined Toccoa High and Stephens County High schools will hold a 50th reunion on Saturday, Jan. 9.      The 1971-72 SCHS Lady Indian basketball team will be recognized during halftime of the SCHS-Madison County game at Currahee Arena.
Heavy machinery was used to remove ramshackle temporary housing in areas off Stephens Circle and Stephens Extension.

Heavy machinery was used to remove ramshackle temporary housing in areas off Stephens Circle and Stephens Extension.

Police spearhead cleanup

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Toccoa police chief Jimmy Mize said police officers and city code enforcement personnel were busy in November and December with an effort to clean up areas of the city.
Stephens County’s newest K-9 unit officers are deputy Daniel Dixon and his partner, Reba.

Stephens County’s newest K-9 unit officers are deputy Daniel Dixon and his partner, Reba.

Sheriff's Office adds a K-9

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Stephens County has added a second K-9 unit to its division.     Deputy Daniel Dixon has been with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office since 2017 but recently was assigned the role of K-9 handler.