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State Sen. John Wilkinson.

State Sen. John Wilkinson.

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State Senate study committee dicusses reducing business costs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
State Sen. John Wilkinson of Toccoa on Thursday, Aug. 29, hosted the first meeting of the state Senate study committee on reducing Georgia’s cost of doing business.     Wilkinson serves as chairman of the 15-person committee. The first meeting was held in Atlanta.
There were nine fatalities in Georgia over Labor Day weekend, but none of those was in Stephens County.

There were nine fatalities in Georgia over Labor Day weekend, but none of those was in Stephens County.

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Eight accidents in county over Labor Day weekend

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported there were nine traffic fatalities across the state during the recent Labor Day holiday weekend.     Eight of those traffic deaths are being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP).
This is the new boathouse and bridge at Lake Toccoa.

This is the new boathouse and bridge at Lake Toccoa.

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Lake Toccoa enchancements continue

Toccoa Editor
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The City of Toccoa is utilizing $180,000 in grant monies to enhance recreational opportunities at Lake Toccoa.     Under construction at this time are an outdoor events pavilion, a boathouse and a walking trail around the lake.
Dr. Tony Evans, pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.

Dr. Tony Evans, pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.

Kingdom Men sponsor video study

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Kingdom Men of Toccoa Inc. will sponsor a community video study by the Rev. Tony Evans.     The study will start on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. and will be held in the Mitchell Allen meeting room of the Currahee Military Museum.     The study will continue each Sunday afternoon for eight weeks.
A Habersham County teenager died last week from injuries sustained in an Aug. 17 traffic accident near Toccoa.

A Habersham County teenager died last week from injuries sustained in an Aug. 17 traffic accident near Toccoa.

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Fatal wreck on Scenic Drive

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
A Habersham County teenager died last week from injuries sustained in an Aug. 17 traffic accident near Toccoa.
Abigail Vickery’s parents – Michelle (left) and Rick (right) pin on the shoulder boards of a second lieutenant after their daughter was commissioned Saturday.

Abigail Vickery’s parents – Michelle (left) and Rick (right) pin on the shoulder boards of a second lieutenant after their daughter was commissioned Saturday.

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Vickery receives West Point commission

Toccoa Editor
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Trust your instincts and don’t forget where you came from, newly-commissioned Army 2nd Lt. Abigail Vickery was told Saturday.
Stephens County High School graduate Tiana M. Teasley has completed advanced individual training and is now stationed in South Korea.

Stephens County High School graduate Tiana M. Teasley has completed advanced individual training and is now stationed in South Korea.

Teasley completes Army training

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Private 2nd Class  Tiana M. Teasley of Toccoa recently completed advanced individual training as  human resource specialist at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, S.C.     She is the daughter of Reginald and Pamelia Teasley of Toccoa.      Teasley graduated from Stephens County High School in May 2018.
More than 400 children participated in the Toccoa-Stephens County Library's summer reading program this year.

More than 400 children participated in the Toccoa-Stephens County Library's summer reading program this year.

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Library distributes summer reading certificates

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The Toccoa-Stephens County Library had 457 children and teenagers participating in its 2019 summer reading program, A Universe of Stories.     Library children's services director Shantelle Grant said this year's program had more participants than the 2018 summer reading campaign.
Stephens County Grand Jury indicts 13

Stephens County Grand Jury indicts 13

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Stephens County Grand Jury indicts 13

J. Todd Truelove
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Suspects charged with vehicular homicide, child molestation, and arson were recently indicted by a Stephens County Grand Jury.     The clerk of court’s office recently released indictments made by the grand jury.