Toccoa umpire Brian Henry to umpire Little League World Series yet again

A once in a lifetime opportunity is coming around again for Toccoa Little League umpire Brian Henry.                          In 2016, he was selected to umpire in one of the most prestigious youth sporting events in the world, The Little League World Series.

Toccoa's own Eric Perry wins heavyweight championship in first round knockout

Leaning in the corner with his arms on the ropes of the ring and resting, Toccoa native Eric Perry seemed cool, calm, and collected. While resting, the referee went up to Perry’s opponent to assess if he was able to continue the rest of the boxing match.

Toccoa's own gym owner Houston Owens named Mr. Georgia

  Toccoa’s own Houston Owens was named Mr. Georgia after winning the statewide bodybuilding contest on Saturday, July 17 in Atlanta.                          The owner of Owens Gym in Toccoa said he was glad and proud that he won the statewide competition.

Colwell completes the Coach Donny Williams Challenge all-region in 3 sports

Before the start of Stephen County graduate Kenny Colwell’s senior year, his tennis coach gave him a goal. The goal that Coach Donny Williams gave him was a lofty goal and a challenging goal in Colwell’s opinion.

Former Indian Charles Cochran makes deal with Elite Athletic Gear due to new NIL

Stephens County graduate Charles Cochran is already taking advantage of the newly Name Image and Likeliness Bill (NIL) that is allowing college athletes to make profit off their name, image and likeliness.

Toccoa Little League’s Doug McCollum Volunteer of the Year in the state

    Toccoa Little League’s Doug McCollum was named the 2021 Volunteer of the Year for Little League Georgia.                          The state-wide recognition came as shock for McCollum.

Stephens County graduate Cole Snyder makes run with Toccoa Falls College

 In the spring of 2020, Stephens County High School graduate Cole Snyder was in the dugout with his baseball team during his senior year.                          The word got to him that SCHS would be canceling two weeks of spring sports due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Toccoa Little League 12 U falls in championship against Franklin County

   The Toccoa Little League 12-under all-stars went 1-2 last weekend in District 7 play and fell short in advancing to the state tournament.

Toccoa Junior League baseball all-stars denied District 7 title from Hart County

     The chance of claiming a District 7 championship banner for the Toccoa Junior League baseball all-stars (ages 13-14)  was  thwarted by  Hart County here Monday.

Drama-filled night ends in nail-biter 8-7 win for Toccoa All-Stars

There was plenty of baseball drama last week when the Toccoa 10-under all-stars won a semi-final thriller in the District 7 tournament played in Hartwell.                         Toccoa triumphed in the semi-final nail-biter 8-7 to advance to the championship round.