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The 2019 Christmas Parade in Toccoa will be Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

The 2019 Christmas Parade in Toccoa will be Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

Christmas parade submissions being accepted

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
    The 2019 Toccoa Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. in downtown Toccoa.     Theme for this year’s parade will be The Real Meaning of Christmas.     The parade is sponsored by the Toccoa Woman’s Club and its members are encouraging all businesses and churches to participate.
NGTC’s annual bridge party is scheduled for Nov. 5.

NGTC’s annual bridge party is scheduled for Nov. 5.

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NGTC schedules annual bridge party

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
    The North Georgia Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees is planning the 17th annual bridge party in memory of former trustee Marvin Scobee.     The party is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Currahee Campus of NGTC located in Avalon.
Crosby Lane, the husband and wife duo of John and Michaela Lemonis, will bring their delta folk style of music to Toccoa First United Methodist Church.

Crosby Lane, the husband and wife duo of John and Michaela Lemonis, will bring their delta folk style of music to Toccoa First United Methodist Church.

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Cosby Lane at TFUMC on Oct. 27

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
    Toccoa First United Methodist Church will welcome the Crosby Lane duo in concert on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.     Based in Nashville, Tenn., the husband/wife duo of John and Michaela Lemonis specializes in a “delta folk” approach to Christian music, a melding of their respective backgrounds.
These are some of the custom cabinets manufactured by Marshall Jordan and American Heritage Custom Cabinetry.

These are some of the custom cabinets manufactured by Marshall Jordan and American Heritage Custom Cabinetry.

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American Heritage celebrates 35 years

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
     Marshall Jordan is a small town businessman with a big dream to offer quality service and products to his community.     With humble roots in northeast Georgia, Jordan is seen by many as a symbol of hard work, dedication and perseverance.
Stephens County school nutrition department received a Golden Radish award from Georgia Organic for recent accomplishments. Pictured are (from left) lunchroom managers Ann Ayers of Toccoa Elementary, Tammy Hanson of Liberty Elementary, Tangie Banks nutrition bookkeeper, Jureda Bowen of Stephens County High School, Shelia Kellar of Big A Elementary, Heidi Hickey of Stephens County Middle School, nutrition director Kim Caudell, and school superintendent Bryan Dorsey.

Stephens County school nutrition department received a Golden Radish award from Georgia Organic for recent accomplishments. Pictured are (from left) lunchroom managers Ann Ayers of Toccoa Elementary, Tammy Hanson of Liberty Elementary, Tangie Banks nutrition bookkeeper, Jureda Bowen of Stephens County High School, Shelia Kellar of Big A Elementary, Heidi Hickey of Stephens County Middle School, nutrition director Kim Caudell, and school superintendent Bryan Dorsey.

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BOE recognizes nutrition/special education accomplishments

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
    A prayer, the pledge, and the sound of a snare drum started the Stephens County Board of Education's meeting Tuesday.     Stephens County High School band director Derrick Nolen marched the band’s drummers to the meeting to perform.
Arvin Dinh, Trevor Burton, Anike Tendell, Ashelyn Merce and J.J. Hayes are making a care package for troops.

Arvin Dinh, Trevor Burton, Anike Tendell, Ashelyn Merce and J.J. Hayes are making a care package for troops.

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SCHS students learn leadership skills.

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
    Twenty students at Stephens County High School are developing leadership skills through a program sponsored by Chick-fil-A.     The program, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, kicked off Sept.
Business seminar coming to The Ritz on Oct. 29.

Business seminar coming to The Ritz on Oct. 29.

Home and business seminar coming to The Ritz.

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
    Main Street Toccoa and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are joining together to present Home & Business Essentials, a free seminar focusing on a variety of different quality-of-life topics, all aimed at helping people get ahead in life.
Young farmer and rancher awards were presented to Matt and Chelsea Bohannon.

Young farmer and rancher awards were presented to Matt and Chelsea Bohannon.

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Bohannons notch Farm Bureau awards.

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Bobby Gunter and Randy Ruff present the D2 Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award to Matt and Chelsea Bohannon of Stephens County (middle).  They were recognized for their accomplishments in production agriculture and leadership development.
See how the pioneers lived at Traveler's Rest during Pioneer Day.

See how the pioneers lived at Traveler's Rest during Pioneer Day.

Pioneer Day at historic inn on Oct. 12.

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
    Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site will hold Pioneer Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.     Visitors will learn the skills of the early settlers and hear the stories of times past from living historians.