Toccoa remembers Jake McNiece. The World War II and Camp Toccoa veteran passed away earlier this week at the home of his son. Stephens County Historical Society Executive Director Brenda Carlan says that McNiece was a paratrooper who trained for the war in Toccoa and became the leader of a group of men known...
The widening of Highway 17 in Stephens County to four lanes appears to continue to move forward. According to Georgia Department of Transportation Spokesperson Teri Pope, seven companies bid on the first phase of the widening, which is the southern end of the project between Franklin County and Scott Road. The low bid received...
The “New Harmonies” exhibit is wrapping up this week in Toccoa. The “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music” traveling Smithsonian exhibit will remain on display at the Mitchell Allen Meeting Room through Saturday. The Mitchell Allen Meeting Room is located at the historic train depot in downtown Toccoa. The exhibit, which is free to...
Toccoa City Commissioners say they want to talk about cash flow and the Commission Reserve Account at an upcoming work session scheduled for next month. During their meeting Tuesday, commissioners ratified a decision to borrow another $520,000 from the CRA to cover an invoice due to the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia this month....
Stephens County officials said this week the county plans to crack down on those who have not posted their correct E-911 address properly. According to an announcement from Stephens County’s E-911 Department, many residents still have not posted their designated E-911 street address as required by the county’s posting ordinance. Stephens County E-911 Director...
Starting March 1, Stephens County will no longer require stickers to dump trash at one of the county’s convenience sites. On Tuesday, county commissioners unanimously approved a motion to eliminate the stickers beginning on that date with the following stipulations, no commercial waste and Stephens County residents only. Stephens County Commission Chairman Stanley London...
