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Virus changes city plans.

Virus changes city plans.

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City announces plan changes due to virus

News Staff
Friday, March 20, 2020
Toccoa Mayor Terry Carter said this week the health and well-being of the City of Toccoa employees, citizens and customers is its highest priority during the Coronavirus pandemic.     “We are committed to providing essential services and maintaining public safety.
This is an artist’s concept of the new Thomas and Tommy and Bernice Irvin Atrium under construction at Piedmont College.

This is an artist’s concept of the new Thomas and Tommy and Bernice Irvin Atrium under construction at Piedmont College.

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Foundation donation assits Piedmont renovations

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
A $240,000 gift from the Thomas T. and Bernice F. Irvin Foundation will help fund a new home for Piedmont College’s School of Education.
Members of the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 77 are (front, from left) SRO Deputy Fowler, Explorer Kasey York, Explorer Cpl. Hannah Murphy, Explorer Pfc. Davey Patterson and Explorer Katie William. At rear are Explorer Joseph Helton, Explorer Nick Marstellar, Explorer Issac Littleton, Explorer Troy Broska, Explorer Sgt. Evan Lewellen, Explorer Lt. Miles Peck and SRO Cpl. David Kiser.

Members of the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 77 are (front, from left) SRO Deputy Fowler, Explorer Kasey York, Explorer Cpl. Hannah Murphy, Explorer Pfc. Davey Patterson and Explorer Katie William. At rear are Explorer Joseph Helton, Explorer Nick Marstellar, Explorer Issac Littleton, Explorer Troy Broska, Explorer Sgt. Evan Lewellen, Explorer Lt. Miles Peck and SRO Cpl. David Kiser.

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Sheriff's Office Explorers attend Winterfest

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2020
Stephens County Sheriff’s Explorer Post 77 traveled to Gatlinburg, Tenn., Feb. 6-9 for the 40th annual Winterfest.     The event brings together Venturers and Explorers from the southeastern and southwestern states for serious competition and serious fun.
Teresa Askew will be the featured speaker at the All About Grace women’s conference on March 14.

Teresa Askew will be the featured speaker at the All About Grace women’s conference on March 14.

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Askew speaks at Crossroads

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Friday, February 28, 2020
Teresa Askew will be the featured speaker at the 2020 All About Grace women’s conference scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at Crossroads Baptist Church.
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

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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.