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L.J. Harrison speaks during the grand re-opening of the renovated Ritz Theatre. Harrison was employed by the theatre in the 1950s.

L.J. Harrison speaks during the grand re-opening of the renovated Ritz Theatre. Harrison was employed by the theatre in the 1950s.

Black History Month: L.J. Harrison

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
    Career teacher and Toccoa's first black city commissioner L.J. Harrison knows it's been a long battle for blacks to receive recognition for their contributions.     While Harrison says progress has been made toward that end, he said more work remains to be done.
Some students and staff at Big A Elementary School recently celebrated the 101st day of school being in session by dressing as the 101 dalmations. Pictured in Mrs. Jodi Plaisted's class are (front, from left) Bella Torres, Kellynn Rodriguez, Izzy Lerma, Paislee Bohannon, Emma Carpenter, Kylee Smith, Ember Johnson, Aaliyah McCoy, Kaley Shook, Sophia Bridges, and principal Mrs. Regina Bayles. On the second row are Braxtyn Rogers, Braxton Schultz, Kreed Ivey, Kel Bennett, Aiden Terrell, Donnie Vinson, Andrew G

Some students and staff at Big A Elementary School recently celebrated the 101st day of school being in session by dressing as the 101 dalmations. Pictured in Mrs. Jodi Plaisted's class are (front, from left) Bella Torres, Kellynn Rodriguez, Izzy Lerma, Paislee Bohannon, Emma Carpenter, Kylee Smith, Ember Johnson, Aaliyah McCoy, Kaley Shook, Sophia Bridges, and principal Mrs. Regina Bayles. On the second row are Braxtyn Rogers, Braxton Schultz, Kreed Ivey, Kel Bennett, Aiden Terrell, Donnie Vinson, Andrew G

101 days of school

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, February 18, 2021
    Students and staff at Big A Elementary School recently celebrated schools being open for 101 days in the 2020-2021 school year.
Pursuit had speeds of more than 100 mph.

Pursuit had speeds of more than 100 mph.

Deputies chase vehicle at high speeds

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, February 15, 2021
    Stephens County sheriff’s deputies last week chased a vehicle into South Carolina at speeds up to 100 mph on the two-lane highway     Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said that on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at around 3 p.m.
Troy Morrow.

Troy Morrow.

Morrow catches top spot

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
    Boater Troy Morrow of Eastanollee won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Keowee presented by Googan Baits in Seneca, S.C. last weekend.     Morrow earned $7,011 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by Visit Oconee.
Lisa Perry.

Lisa Perry.

Perry joins The Toccoa Record

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
    Lisa Perry has joined the staff of The Toccoa Record as a marketing specialist.     A native of Tybee Island, Ga., Perry has been a Toccoa-Stephens County resident since the age of 16.
SCHS band members (from left) Zane Pressley, Dawson Jordan and Ian White will audition for all-state band.

SCHS band members (from left) Zane Pressley, Dawson Jordan and Ian White will audition for all-state band.

SCHS band member named to district honor band

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
    A member of the Stephens County High School band has been named to the Georgia District 14  Honor Band.     Dawson Jordan, alto saxophone, was chosen for the honor band based on scoring from district audtions held virtually last month.
The team placed first out of four teams in high kick.

The team placed first out of four teams in high kick.

Competition dance wins

News Staff
Monday, February 8, 2021
On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Stephens County High School Indianettes competition dance team competed at the Heritage 5-Star Invitational in Ringgold.   The team placed first out of four teams in high kick and brought home third place out of five teams in varsity pom.
Lynn and Tim Marchessault now live near Fairbanks, Alaska. Lynn first moved to Stephens when she was in the ninth grade.

Lynn and Tim Marchessault now live near Fairbanks, Alaska. Lynn first moved to Stephens when she was in the ninth grade.

Lynn's Long Drive

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
    Lynn Earls Marchessault of Martin didn’t intend on becoming one of the best feel-good stories of the 2020 holiday season.