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The Toccoa Rotary Club is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus 5k run/walk Saturday, Nov. 17. The Toccoa Rotary Club’s goal for “Stuff the Bus” is to collect food to distribute to local residents. Leon Womack, Rotary Club member and event organizer, told WNEG News about the event. “The run/walk starts and finishes at Boyd Field, located at 338 N. […]
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UNOFFICIAL AND INCOMPLETE ABM, AIP, AND STEPHENS COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS (Results to be certified on Friday) Governor – Republican B. Kemp – 7307 (80.66%) S. Abrams – 1682 (18.57%) T. Metz – 69 (0.76%) Lieutenant Governor – Republican G. Duncan – 7086 (81.08%) S. Amico – 1650 (18.88%) Secretary of State – Republican B Raffensperger – 7021 (78.94%) J. Barrow […]
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The November General Election is today in Stephens County. Beginning at 7 a.m., residents of Stephens County will come to the Stephens County Senior Center, located on Rose Lane in Toccoa, to cast ballots until polls close at 7 p.m. Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran anticipates around 4,500 ballots to be cast during the 12-hour voting period. According to Cochran […]
Read moreThe Salvation Army of Toccoa is looking for both volunteers and hired employees to ring bells and collect donations from now until Christmas Eve. According to Social Worker Brenda Gragg with the Salvation Army of Toccoa, being a Bell Ringer is a rewarding experience to help fill the needs of community members who are facing tough times this Christmas Season. […]
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Early voting in Stephens County ended on Friday. The number of ballots cast during the early voting period was record breaking. That’s according to Stephens County Registrar Bill Cochran. He says a total of 6,157 registered voters came out and participated in advance voting. Cochran adds that he anticipates the turnout to be slightly lower on election day. “Historically, 60 […]
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One of the recent movies filmed here in Stephens County will debut with an exclusive premiere here in Toccoa. “Legal Action,” the movie which filmed in Toccoa and Stephens County last year, will premiere this week at the Ritz Theatre at the Schaefer Center in downtown Toccoa. There will be four showings of the film at the Schaefer Center. Thursday […]
Read moreThere’s still time ensure your child receives gifts for Christmas. That’s according to Social Worker Brenda Gragg with the Salvation Army of Toccoa. She says that registration for the Angel Tree Program has been extended. There will be a sign-up day at the Toccoa location on Tuesday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Angel Tree Program is […]
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Amnesty Day in Stephens County is tomorrow. Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful in conjunction with Stephens County and the City of Toccoa, are holding the 2nd Amnesty Day Celebration for 2018. This is an opportunity for every resident of Stephens County to get rid of their junk for free. Just bring it to the Stephens County Road Department, located at 1597 […]
Read moreThis is the last day to cast an early ballot in the November Mid-Term Elections if you haven’t already done so. Anyone wishing to vote early has until 5 p.m., today, to do so. Polls open today at 8 a.m., at the Stephens County Registrar’s Office, located in the Stephens County Courthouse Annex on Tugalo Street in downtown Toccoa. Bill […]
Read moreThe Georgia Mountains Region saw employment gains for the month of September. That’s according to Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. He says the Georgia Mountains region gained employed residents and lowered its unemployment rate in September. At the same time, the 13-county area saw its labor force and initial claims dip down; but, most indicators remain positive for the year. […]
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