Developer Retracts Offer on Property off Big A Road and Skyline; withdraws annexation and rezoning requests

By Jessica Waters Florida-based CSC Properties has retracted their purchase offer for approximately 14 acres of property in the Big A Road corridor. The Florida-based development company has also withdrawn the annexation and rezoning applications on the multiple parcels of land. Toccoa Community Development Director Connie Tabor said that despite the project cancellation, the initial interest from the developer is […]

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Three SCSO Deputies awarded the Medal of Valor

Three Stephens County Sheriff’s Deputies have been awarded the Medal of Valor in recognition of their brave actions while in the line of duty. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, deputies Paul Harris, Brian McIntosh, and Investigator Sean McGuire have been recognized for their heroic actions involving an active shooter incident that occurred on April 28, 2023. Shirley says, […]

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Free Summer Meals Program starts today in Stephens County

Stephens County School System’s Nutrition Department’s Summer Meals Program starts today. According to School Nutrition Director Kim Caudell, during the summer months, the program provides a free sack lunch, Monday through Thursday, to children 18 and younger in Stephens County. It may be hard to believe, but there are many children in Stephens County who don’t get enough to eat […]

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TCC signs proclamation for Historic Preservation Month

The Toccoa City Commission approved a proclamation recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month during its recent regular scheduled meeting. According to Toccoa Mayor David Austin, the proclamation acknowledges the great work the Historic Preservation Committee does in the city of Toccoa. “Whereas Historic Preservation is an effective tool for economic development, heritage, tourism, planning, growth management, neighborhood revitalization, fostering local […]

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NGTC offering new summer hours for prospective students

By Jessica Waters North Georgia Technical College is offering new summer hours on Fridays for prospective students interested in enrolling in fall semester classes. The new summer hours started on Friday, June 2, in the Clegg building on the Clarkesville campus and will now be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for students interested in receiving information on admissions, […]

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Stephens County Grand Jury hands down Indictments

The Grand Jury recently handed down indictments in the Superior Court of Stephens County. Terry Eugene Garner was indicted on one count of terroristic threats and one count of interference with government property. According to the indictment, the charges stem from an incident that occurred on April 12, 2021, when Garner allegedly threatened to commit a crime of violence against […]

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2023 Summer Movie Series at the Ritz starts next week

By Jessica Waters The 2023 Summer Movie Series at the Historic Ritz Theatre is kicking off next week with a showing of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. The series was scheduled to start this week with Minions, Rise of Gru, but last-minute technical difficulties with the projector pushed the opening back a week, according to Toccoa Special Events Coordinator Misty Richardson. She […]

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