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Pictured are Lions Club members resting after cleaning up litter along Falls Road last Saturday. They are (from left) Bryan Gordon, Tim McLaughlin, Jack McLaughlin and Jack McLaughlin. Lions not pictured are Brenda Gordon, Jack Barnard and Dan Huff.

Pictured are Lions Club members resting after cleaning up litter along Falls Road last Saturday. They are (from left) Bryan Gordon, Tim McLaughlin, Jack McLaughlin and Jack McLaughlin. Lions not pictured are Brenda Gordon, Jack Barnard and Dan Huff.

Lions back to action

News Staff
Monday, June 22, 2020
After a long absence, people saw Lions on the prowl Saturday morning, June 13 along Falls Road between Broad Street and the entrance to Toccoa Falls College and the hospital. People actually stopped and talked to the Lions, at a safe distance, when they saw then sniffing at the trash and litter.
The Ritz Theatre will reopen July 2 to begin showing its schedule of summer movies.

The Ritz Theatre will reopen July 2 to begin showing its schedule of summer movies.

Rits sets summer movie schedule

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2020
The Ritz Theatre, shuttered since early March because of the coronavirus pandemic, will re-open on Thursday, July 2.     The theater, built in 1939, will re-open as the Main Street program will kick off its first summer movies of the year.     There will be restrictions, however.
Army Spec. Isaac Swilling (right) concentrates on a test during a recent soldier of the year competition. Swilling is based at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. He’s the son of former SCHS standout Ken Swilling.

Army Spec. Isaac Swilling (right) concentrates on a test during a recent soldier of the year competition. Swilling is based at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. He’s the son of former SCHS standout Ken Swilling.

Swilling champion in competitions

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
By Tom Law The Toccoa Record     Motivated.     Determined.     Driven.     Those are just some of the words used to describe Army Spec. Isaac Swilling, the son of Toccoa native Ken Swilling who now lives in the greater Atlanta area.
Results indicate Shirley wins the election for sheriff.

Results indicate Shirley wins the election for sheriff.

Primary election results

J. Todd Truelove
Thursday, June 11, 2020
These are the final results in Stephens County's contested primary elections and questions recorded Wednesday evening.
Mayor Terry Carter (left) was among those giving out padfolios to Class of 2020 seniors.

Mayor Terry Carter (left) was among those giving out padfolios to Class of 2020 seniors.

Toccoa supports Class of 2020

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2020
The City of Toccoa undertook its part to support the Stephens County High School Class of 2020.     Due to the COVID-19 pandemic across the nation, the Class of 2020 was unable to have a physical graduation ceremony.     Instead, a graduation parade was held in downtown Toccoa on May 22.
Anna Brown’s photo of Toccoa Falls on the campus of Toccoa Falls College is the winner of the NGTC photo contest.

Anna Brown’s photo of Toccoa Falls on the campus of Toccoa Falls College is the winner of the NGTC photo contest.

NGTC announces photography winners

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) has announced the winners of the recent photography contest entitled The Future, Now.      More than 80 entries from across the region were received from high school and college students.     The first place winner is Anna Brown of Danielsville.
Many churches and religious institutions are beginning to reopen.

Many churches and religious institutions are beginning to reopen.

Kemp extends health safety regulations

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2020
Atlanta, GA – At 4 PM today, Governor Brian Kemp, Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Adjutant General Tom Carden, and Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Homer Bryson gave an update on Georgia's fight against COVID-19.
Pictured receiving the award for NGTC are president Dr. Mark Ivester and vice president of economic development Keith Powell.

Pictured receiving the award for NGTC are president Dr. Mark Ivester and vice president of economic development Keith Powell.

NGTC receives innovation award

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2020
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) received the 2020 Innovation Award from the Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA) during a virtual awards presentation on May 20.
Raelyn Sanders is one of only 2,500 students nationwide named as National Merit Scholarship winners.

Raelyn Sanders is one of only 2,500 students nationwide named as National Merit Scholarship winners.

Sanders achieves National Merit Scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Raelyn Sanders, a member of the Stephens County High School Class of 2020, has been named a National Merit Scholarship winner.     She is one of only 2,500 students nationwide named as National Merit Scholarship winners.
There's a slight risk of problems coming from approaching storms, said Stephens County EMA Director Danielle Rhodes.

There's a slight risk of problems coming from approaching storms, said Stephens County EMA Director Danielle Rhodes.

Brunt of storm to miss Toccoa

J. Todd Truelove
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) show that much of anticipated flooding rains will pass by Toccoa and Stephens County. NWS forecasts indicate that Stephens County will receive some 1.69 inches of rainfall from 2 a.m. on May 19 to 8 p.m. on May 21.