Author: Jessica Waters

At the August 28 meeting of the Toccoa City Commission, commissioners approved moratoriums on the issuance of three different sectors of city licensing or permitting. First, commissioners unanimously approved a moratorium on the issuance of any new retail alcohol beverage licenses for package sales of distilled spirits. The moratorium will not impact businesses seeking licensing for the sale of beer […]

As summer comes to an end and thousands of Georgians hit the road to celebrate the Labor Day holiday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety reminds motorists that Georgia State Patrol troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance Division officers will conduct highly visible patrols on interstates and secondary roads, looking for unsafe behaviors that put travelers at risk. During the 2022 […]

Movie producer Rick Eldridge has chosen The Historic Ritz Theatre as a location to premiere his latest film, Never Give Up.  Eldridge became familiar with Toccoa during the filming of When We Last Spoke and The Mulligan, both of which were filmed in Stephens County. Eldridge was a co writer on both films and involved in the production.  According to […]

The Tugaloo River Water Trail Sunset Paddle will take place this Saturday, September 2!  The guided, flat-water paddle will leave Broken Bridges Park on GA 123 at 4:30. \ The route will take the group to Indian Island, and then return to the park for a cookout. Attendees will need to bring their own kayak or canoe with paddle, or […]

The MFC Smoky Mountains Chapter invites the community to support distressed Veterans, First Responders, and their families.  The Military, Fire Fighter, and Cops (MFC) Motorcycle Club’s Smoky Mountain and East Atlanta Chapters are hosting the 6th Annual Charity Fundraiser and Mountain Ride at the Ridges Resort in Young Harris on September 16.  This year’s beneficiaries will be Deputy Patrick Neil […]

According to Public Health District 2 officials, a new and upgraded COVID-19 booster is coming this fall. This new booster aims to provide improved protection against the current circulating strains of the virus, officials say.  This vaccine is projected to become available by late September, and District 2 Public Health is optimistic that most children and adults will meet the […]

The City of Toccoa has released its holiday schedule for Monday’s Labor Day holiday. The City of Toccoa has announced that Toccoa City Hall will be closed Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. Routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up Monday, September 4, will be picked up on Tuesday, September 5. Commercial garbage will be […]

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and area citizens recently welcomed Monica’s Balloon Decor & More  to the community with a celebration held on August 24. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen opened the celebration talking about the good reviews the business has already received, and welcomed the business’  owners Monica and Luther Frierson to the community, and as […]

On Monday, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and Stephens County EMS were dispatched by Stephens County 911 Dispatch to the 5000 block of Talmadge Drive regarding a call regarding physical domestic violence.  The caller advised 911 Dispatch that a male, identified as Michael Roberts, was making threats and had thrown a female down.  Upon arrival at the address, which is […]

Season 7 of the Night at the Ritz series premieres this Friday, September 1, at the Historic Ritz Theatre when Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute takes the stage at 7 p.m. Sail On, said to be the most booked Beach Boys Tribute in the world, plays the classic hits, plus music from the band’s extended catalog. Based in Nashville, […]