Category: News

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the public is invited to the Currahee Military Museum at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for a U.S. Military History Preservation and World War II Victory Scarves donation in the Mitchell Allen Meeting Hall of the Currahee Military Museum at 160 North Alexander Street in Toccoa presented by the Chestatee River DAR […]

By North Georgia Technical College (NGTC)  North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) celebrated the completion of its newest campus facility, The Dr. Mark A. Ivester Center for Living and Learning, also known as “The Mark”, with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, April 14. The facility is named in honor of the college’s late president, Dr. Mark A. Ivester, who served the college […]

By Emrie Canen, Events and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Toccoa The community is invited to experience creativity, culture, and connection at the 2026 Discover Toccoa: A Celebration of Art & Culture on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Toccoa.   Formerly known as the Taste of Toccoa and Toast of Toccoa, the reimagined […]

By the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia This year, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Center for Wellness and Recovery and the Toccoa Elks Lodge to host a National Drug Take Back Day event in coordination with the DEA’s effort to safely dispose of prescription medication. If you have unwanted, unused, or expired prescription pills, tablets, […]

By Toccoa Falls College (TFC) Toccoa Falls College is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Wayne Gardner, retired President Emeritus. Dr. Gardner served as the sixth President of Toccoa Falls College (2004-2011). He also held leadership roles serving as Director of Alumni and College Relations (1983-1988), Vice President for Advancement (1988-2001), and Executive Vice President (2001-2002). During Dr. Gardner’s […]

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing today an arrest in an investigation into the theft of a trailer that was stolen from the Farm Center back in February of this year.  45-year-old Aaron Lionel Burdette of Westminster stands charged with one count of […]

By Georgia Power U.S. Soccer and Georgia Power today announced that Georgia Power will serve as a Supporting Partner of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center (National Training Center), the first-ever home for soccer in America. Located near the town of Trilith, just south of Atlanta, the 200-acre National Training Center is purpose-built for innovation to elevate […]

By District 2 Public Health Wildfire smoke affects everyone. Children, pregnant individuals, and individuals with lung diseases such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease are especially vulnerable to wildfire smoke (CDC).  If you are near wildfire smoke, take steps to protect yourself (CDC): When outdoors, wear a respirator or mask. When indoors, keep one room closed off […]

By the Georgia Forestry Commission Did you know that vehicles are responsible for many wildfires along Georgia’s roadways? Simple maintenance and safe driving habits can make a big difference in preventing fires. Ensure nothing is dragging from your vehicle Secure towing chains properly Maintain proper tire pressure Avoid parking on dry grass—hot exhaust systems can ignite fires A few precautions […]

By the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Put a stop to goose conflicts before they become issues. Canada geese are well-suited to a wide range of habitats, from agricultural fields and rural waterways to neighborhood ponds, business parks, and urban green spaces. As they continue to thrive in developed areas, encounters between geese and people have become more common, […]