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Hart County High School names Biff Parson Head Football Coach
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce the hiring of Biff Parson as the new head football coach of the Hart County High School Bulldogs. Parson brings more than two decades of coaching, teaching, and leadership experience at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, along with a proven record of sustained success. Parson most recently served as […]
Read moreNGTC recognizes 2026 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients
By North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) recently named Barbara “Barbie” Gallimore the 2026 Employee of the Year at the college’s annual service awards holiday luncheon. Gallimore, student success coach at the Currahee campus, has been employed by the college since Aug. 2022. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of […]
Read moreGeorgia CTAE Graduation Rate rises to 98.45%
By the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) The graduation rate for students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) has risen to 98.45%. This rate – which applies to students who complete a Career Pathway – exceeds the overall state graduation rate by 11.25 percentage points, underscoring the relevance and impact of CTAE opportunities. The 2024 CTAE graduation rate […]
Read moreCommissioner King issues Nearly $25 Million in Fines for Mental Health Parity Violations
By the Office of the Georgia Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire In August of 2025, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced he would fine health insurance companies for violations of Georgia’s Mental Health Parity laws. Today, he delivers on that promise by issuing nearly $25 million in fines. “I said it before and I’ll say it […]
Read moreKTSCB looking to start Yard of the Month Sign
Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful (KTSCB) is looking to start a yard of the month program. At their meeting on Thursday, January 8, executive director James Addison spoke about starting the program. KTSCB volunteer Bobbie Broussard has been working to obtain a sign for the project. Toccoa Vice Mayor Michelle Jamieson offered to pay for the sign. Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful […]
Read moreToccoa receives Clean Audit
The City of Toccoa received a clean audit. At their meeting on Monday, January 12, Josh Carroll with Mauldin and Jenkins presented the audit results from June 30, 2025, to the Toccoa City Commission. The Toccoa City Commission thanked City Finance Director Becky Bohannon for her hard work preparing for the audit and her work managing and safeguarding the city’s […]
Read moreSelf-Discovery 24 helps More People recover from Addiction in 2025
Self-Discovery 24 helped more people recover from addiction last year. In 2025, Self-Discovery 24 had 21,146 interactions, explains executive director Johnna Anderson. All services are free. Self-Discovery 24 is located at 602 Big A Road, Suite 140, in Toccoa. Learn more at selfdiscovery24.org.
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