Low incomes households eligible for Emergency Broadband Benefit

Households with low incomes and those that have experienced a substantial loss of income during the COVID pandemic may be eligible for the Federal Communications Commission’s “Emergency Broadband Benefit.” The program pays up to $50/month for a household’s broadband internet service. There are three ways to apply. Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process. […]

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TCC will set 2021 Tax Millage Rate tonight

As a reminder, the Toccoa City Commission will meet this evening, to set the tax millage rate for the 2021 tax season. The millage rate is the number of dollars of tax assessed for each $1,000 of property value. For example, a rate of 10 mills means that $10 in tax is levied on every $1,000 in assessed value. According […]

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Chamber holds Ribbon Tying for Toccoa Bowling Center

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated one of its members, Toccoa Bowling Center, with a ribbon tying ceremony. Toccoa Bowling Center is located at 910 Rose Lane, in Toccoa. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen says a ribbon tying ceremony symbolizes a community coming around a new business or organization in support of the services it provides. […]

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Reynolds, GBI named 2021 recipients of the Dr. Curtis E. McClung/Motorola Award of Excellence

Director Vic Reynolds and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) have been named the 2021 recipients of the Dr. Curtis E. McClung/Motorola Award of Excellence presented by the Georgia Association Chiefs of Police (GACP). The award, which is co-sponsored by the Motorola Corporation, is given annually to one agency in recognition of their use of an innovative program in the […]

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