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Main Street Toccoa will continue its Ida Cox Music Series this weekend with a performance by Edgar Loudermilk and Yonah Mountain String Band. Edgar Loudermilk is the headlining act and will take the stage following a performance by opening act Yonah Mountain String Band at 7 p.m. The series is named for Ida Cox, who was born Ida Prather in […]

Now that vaccines are available for COVID-19, the number of cases is on the decline in Georgia but a virus that’s been around for a long time is on the increase. It’s RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. On Monday, District Two Public Health issued a health advisory regarding an increased activity of RSV after it was notified of an uptick […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday for its regular scheduled meeting; during which, Stephens County School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Oldham came before the commission to discuss the school systems plans for a piece of property owned by the county. Oldham says the school system was hoping to gain ownership of the property to be the site of […]

This weekend, Toccoa Amateur Radio Society is hosting Field Day, a Ham Radio open house. Every June, more than 40,000 ham radio enthusiasts throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio science, skill and service to communities around the nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated one of its newest members, The Promethean Clinic, with a ribbon tying ceremony. On Thursday, a large group met at the new clinic, located at 45 Doyle Street, for the ceremony. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen explained the significance of a ribbon tying ceremony and how it differs from the […]

North Georgia Credit Union was recently honored by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates as the state of Georgia 2020 “Credit Union of the Year” in the category for up to $100 million in assets. NGCU was recognized for its outstanding achievements in the areas of daily operations, financial prowess and community outreach. According to NGCU President/CEO Brian […]

Main Street Toccoa will continue its Ida Cox Music Series this weekend with a performance by Frankie’s Blues Mission. Frankie’s Blues Mission is the headlining act and will take the stage following a performance by opening act Konner Clark at 7 p.m. The series is named for Ida Cox, who was born Ida Prather in Toccoa before going off to […]

North Georgia Credit Union was recently honored by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates as the state of Georgia 2020 “Credit Union of the Year” in the category for up to $100 million in assets. NGCU was recognized for its outstanding achievements in the areas of daily operations, financial prowess and community outreach. According to NGCU President/CEO Brian […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners is seeking nominations to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Stephen Pinkerton, who recently resigned from the Stephens County Hospital Authority. Pinkerton resigned from the Hospital Authority and from his position as the Hospital’s Chief of Medical Staff. On Tuesday, Stephens County Commissioner Dean Scarborough made a motion to postpone the nomination until they […]

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a 5-Star Accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Accreditation is the result of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce’s sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. Accreditation is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement. In order […]