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Live Monarch butterflies were used during the workshop to show how they should be properly tagged and to test them for parasites.

Live Monarch butterflies were used during the workshop to show how they should be properly tagged and to test them for parasites.

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SWCD trains about butterflies

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
    The Stephens County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently hosted a Monarchs Across Georgia educator workshop.     The event was designed  to provide teachers and non-formal educators with tools vital for educating youths about pollinators and specifically the Monarch butterfly.
A sign near the intersection of Roselane and Skyline Drive heralds Bill Perry’s new development.

A sign near the intersection of Roselane and Skyline Drive heralds Bill Perry’s new development.

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City approves subdivision zoning request

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
    City commissioners on Monday approved a zoning request that will pave the way for a new housing development of 35 single family residenes.     The development, Quail Forest, is located in the area of the intersection of Roselane and Skyline Drive.
Stephens County commissioner Dennis Bell (second from left) recently received the economic and community development specialty track from the ACCG’s Lifelong Learning Academy.

Stephens County commissioner Dennis Bell (second from left) recently received the economic and community development specialty track from the ACCG’s Lifelong Learning Academy.

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Bell completes ACCG economic development requirements

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
    The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) recently honored county officials for completing requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA).
Cash tribute on Nov. 16 at the historic Ritz Theater.

Cash tribute on Nov. 16 at the historic Ritz Theater.

Wheels to perform Johnny Cash tribute

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
    It’s time to “Walk the Line” to the historic Ritz Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16, at  7 p.m. for a musical tribute to The Man in Black, Johnny Cash.
Scrap tire roundup on Scenic Drive between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Scrap tire roundup on Scenic Drive between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

KTSCB scrap tire event planned

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
    Stephens County, along with Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful will host a scrap tire roundup at the Stephens County Public Works Department located at 1597 Scenic Drive between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27 in downtown Toccoa.

Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27 in downtown Toccoa.

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Harvest festival weekend ahead

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
    The 43rd annual Toccoa Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27 in downtown Toccoa.     More than 140 craft and food booths will be set up on Doyle Street from Alexander Street to Hill Street.     The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m.
The Rev. Brent White became the new senior pastor at Toccoa First United Methodist Church earlier this year.

The Rev. Brent White became the new senior pastor at Toccoa First United Methodist Church earlier this year.

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White named as senior paster at TFUMC

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
    The Rev. Brent White wants Toccoa First United Methodist Church “to be the church in love with Jesus.”      “That’s where it has to start,” he said. “I want us to be a place where people feel like they belong, where they feel loved, where they feel welcomed into our church family.
Oct. 18 fire on Collins Road.

Oct. 18 fire on Collins Road.

Garage fire on Oct. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Firefighters from the City of Toccoa and Carnes Creek Volunteer Fire Department faced a heavily involved garage fire at 2:40 a.m.  Friday morning, Oct. 18 on Collins Road. The building was destroyed, but no one was injured,  Toccoa assistant fire chief Frankie Dietz said.
‘Old Guard’ members Nicky Willis and Benny Cheek check the National Guard photos from the 1980s.

‘Old Guard’ members Nicky Willis and Benny Cheek check the National Guard photos from the 1980s.

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The 'Old Guard' remembers

Toccoa Editor
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
    Retirees from the National Guard units in Toccoa, Lavonia and Hartwell, held a 20th anniversary celebration dinner Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Toccoa National Guard Armory.