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Some homeowners could eventually see a rollback in their property tax bills after Gov. Brian Kemp revised his call for a special session. On June 3, he allowed lawmakers from each county to vote on a sales tax-funded subsidy for homeowners. A 1% Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) would go before voters in each county in November. Stephens County […]

A large crowd gathered at Reflections at Lake Toccoa on Thursday, June 11, to say thank you to retiring Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen. Toccoa Mayor Evan Hellenga read a proclamation honoring Paysen’s years of service.  Stephens County Commissioner Tara Simmons read a letter thanking her for being an advocate for businesses and the community.  Stephens County […]

Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful (KTSCB) is working on a project to beautify the roadside near the new Eastanollee Elementary School. KTSCB Executive Director James Addison shared information on the project at Thursday’s (June 11) meeting and his conversations with Stephens County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Sidney Gay and Eastanollee Elementary School Principal Dr. Connie Yearwood. The Stephens County School […]

City of Toccoa Code Enforcement Officer Tim Hill reminds residents that the City doesn’t remove cut trees from the curbside during garbage collection. He is asking that if you hire a company to cut trees on your property, you request that the company remove the trees as well. The City of Toccoa will remove small tree limbs, shrubbery trimmings, and […]

There will soon be a place to put your butts in Downtown Toccoa, cigarette butts that is. New cigarette cans with the Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful logo will soon be installed, says Toccoa City Commissioner Gail Fry. Please help keep the City clean by utilizing the cigarette butts cans.

The community is invited to Doyle Street in Downtown Toccoa this Saturday, June 13, 2026, for another Ida Cox Concert, says Historic Ritz Theatre General Manager Tim Mullen.  This is a free event. To see the full schedule of the Ida Cox Music Series, visit www.idacoxmusicseries.com.

Barbara Payne, President of the Horti-Floral Garden Club, seeks volunteers to join the Pollinator Garden Committee and help care for the garden at the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce.  The garden is located outside of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Office at 160 North Alexander Street in Downtown Toccoa. If you would like to volunteer, call the Chamber at […]

Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful (KTSCB) Executive Director James Addison passed out new business cards to members at their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 11. Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful works to inspire residents to take an active part in cleaning and beautifying the community through litter reduction, proper waste recycling and disposal, and caring for the county’s land, lakes, and streams. […]

This year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season is underway, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to be prepared, says Regional Communications Manager Suzanne Lawler.   For more information, visit redcross.org. Red Cross urges Everyone to prepare for Hurricane Season By the American Red Cross of Georgia This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is underway. Don’t get caught trying to get your household ready […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library will host a Betsy Ross Flag Presentation on Friday, June 12, at 4 p.m., says Adult Programming Director Carol Glaze. Woodman Life has not only given the library a flag but will also deliver and install a flagpole at the library entrance. The Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library is located at 53 West Savannah Street in […]