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Violinist Benjamin Kronk will join the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra for the March 8 concert.

Violinist Benjamin Kronk will join the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra for the March 8 concert.

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TSO and Kronk to perform in March

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
    What do country music and classical music have in common? They both have a rich history of storytelling.      The Toccoa Symphony Orchestra’s (TSO) Winter Concert will feature several well-known classical music pieces that tell a story from the perspective of the composer.
Decisions to close schools can keep a superintendent up all night.

Decisions to close schools can keep a superintendent up all night.

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Closing schools no easy matter

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
    School superintendent Bryan Dorsey on Tuesday said he was more concerned about potential weather conditions tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 21) than he had been during previous weeks.     The school board on Tuesday was discussing processes the school system has to determine when to close to schools.
The Stephens County Electioins Office is demonstrating voting procedures this week.

The Stephens County Electioins Office is demonstrating voting procedures this week.

Voting demonstrations available this week

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2020
    The Stephens County Elections Office will demonstrate the process of using new election voting machines next week.     Chief registrar Eureka Gober said the demonstration will be held Monday through Friday, Feb. 24-28. The demonstrations will take place at the historic courthouse in Toccoa.
Meeting at the state capitol were (from left) Chelsea and Matt Bohannon, Mark Wilkinson, state Rep. Chris Erwin, Dawn Jameson, Brown Dean and Mark Smith.

Meeting at the state capitol were (from left) Chelsea and Matt Bohannon, Mark Wilkinson, state Rep. Chris Erwin, Dawn Jameson, Brown Dean and Mark Smith.

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Georgia Farm Bureau addresses state legislators

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2020
    Stephens County Farm Bureau members traveled to Atlanta, Feb. 11 to participate in the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the state capitol.     Members of the Farm Bureau delegation visited with state Sen. John Wilkinson, state Rep. Chris Erwin and several other lawmakers.
The Stephens County High School dance team took the championship Feb. 15.

The Stephens County High School dance team took the championship Feb. 15.

High kicking Indianettes win state title

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2020
The Stephens County High School Indianettes dance team competed in the 2020 GHSA State Dance Invitational on Feb. 15 at Columbus State University. The Indianettes won the AAA/AAAA High Kick State Championship. They were undefeated in high kick this competition season.
Leon Osborne (left) receives the Paul Harris Fellow designation from Toccoa Rotary Club president Leon Womack (right).

Leon Osborne (left) receives the Paul Harris Fellow designation from Toccoa Rotary Club president Leon Womack (right).

Rotary honors Osborne

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
    Leon Osborne, CEO of Osborne Wood Products, has been awarded the Paul Harris Fellow standing as a Rotarian.     This award is presented to members of the Rotary Foundation (rotary.
Cutline:Gloria Mathews-Caldwell recently retired after serving 47 years as church secretary for Toccoa First United Methodist Church.

Cutline:Gloria Mathews-Caldwell recently retired after serving 47 years as church secretary for Toccoa First United Methodist Church.

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Caldwell retires after 47 years

News Staff
Monday, February 17, 2020
    Gloria Mathews-Caldwell has retired as church secretary for Toccoa First United Methodist Church after 47 years of service.     During this time, she worked for 11 pastors and came in contact with literally hundreds and hundreds of church members.
Exhibiting one of the giant GMA checks are (from left) city manager Billy Morse, city human resources director Jan Crawford, GMA representative Brenda Eckman and Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter.

Exhibiting one of the giant GMA checks are (from left) city manager Billy Morse, city human resources director Jan Crawford, GMA representative Brenda Eckman and Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter.

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City of Toccoa receives $20,000 in grants

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
    The City of Toccoa has received two grants from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) totaling $20,000.     The city received a grant check in the amount of $10,000 to be used toward the purchase of equipment to reduce exposures related to liability and property damage.
Alex Vaughn (left) was named jailer of the year while Kylar Jameson was named deputy of the year.

Alex Vaughn (left) was named jailer of the year while Kylar Jameson was named deputy of the year.

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Deputy and jailler of the year recognized

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2020
    The Stephens County  Sheriff’s Office recently recognized its top jailer and deputy for 2019.     Jailer of the year for 2019 is Sgt. Alex Vaughn.     He has been employed by the Stephens County Sheriff's Office since 2017.
The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter had a number of positive outcomes in 2019.

The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter had a number of positive outcomes in 2019.

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Adoptions at humane shelter increase in 2019

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
    The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter experienced a better year in 2019 than in 2018.     Shelter executive director Jeff Roberts, in an interview, called it an "anomaly" year due to increases in adoptions, transfers, and a decrease in the need to kill animals.