BBB Warns Public Against Online Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning the public about an online scam that has recently popped up on sales sites. Better Business Bureau spokesperson Fred Elsberry said these scams can affect online sellers and buyers. Elsberry said if you’re selling, a buyer may contact you about a purchase and say they’ll send a cashier’s check or money order. “They try […]

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Safety Tips for Shooting Fireworks

Fourth of July celebrations have already begun for some people, but those planning to shoot fireworks today or tomorrow, should remember to be safe in doing so. Stephens County Fire Services Coordinator Jamey Gettys advises people to keep a bucket of water on hand when shooting fireworks. “Always have a bucket of water nearby in case you get a dud […]

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Toccoa Alumni Recognized by NGTC

Several alumni of North Georgia Technical College who are from Toccoa were recognized at the annual Alumni Lunch and Awards Celebration on June 10. Ethan Lord of Toccoa graduated from NGTC in 2014 with an engineering degree and was one of three who received the Young Alumni Award. This award is for those who have graduated within the last five […]

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Toccoa City Hall Closed for Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, Toccoa City Hall will be closed today. Other important information, routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up today will be picked up on Wednesday, July 5th instead. Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, but yard waste and other items will not. The Toccoa Police and Fire Departments will be on […]

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Names Released of Victims in Fatal Wreck

Names have been released of the victims involved in an accident Thursday night that resulted in three fatalities and one in critical condition. According to the Georgia State Patrol post 7 in Toccoa, the vehicle was a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Tristin Helton, 18 of Clarkesville. Passengers included Kennedy Wright, 16 of Clarkesville, Jace Elijah Alexander, 17 of […]

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Stephens Co. Jury Convicts Colbert

Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney George R. Christian announced earlier this week that a Stephens County jury has convicted an individual with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Clancey Bernard Colbert, 59 of Toccoa, was convicted Monday in connection with a search of his home by parole officers and probation in January 2016. Colbert has had over 10 […]

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