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A group from the Historic Ritz Theatre in Toccoa will travel to Atlanta today (May 6, 2026) to receive a check from Fox Gives, the nonprofit arm of the Fox Theatre, says Ritz General Manager Tim Mullen. The big check ceremony takes place in the Grand Salon of the Fox Theatre in Downtown Atlanta.

Stephens County Voters are taking advantage of early voting. Stephens County Elections Supervisor Isaac Overstreet reports that numbers are higher than the state average through Tuesday, May 5. Overstreet compares these numbers to numbers from the most recent General Primary Election. Advanced Voting for the May 19, 2026, General Primary Election runs through May 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a meet and greet for President-Elect Tessa Reavis at the Venue at the Star Theatre in Downtown Toccoa on Tuesday, May 5. Cassandra Wilkins, the Chair of the Chamber’s Executive Board of Directors, is very happy with her selection.  After 11 years serving as Chamber President, Julie Paysen tendered her resignation in January, […]

This is National Small Business Week, and the Stephens County Development Authority (SCDA) celebrates these businesses and what they do for the community, says President and CEO Brittany Ivey.   From the mom-and-pop shops to the industries, each one plays a vital role in making the Stephens County community thrive. Check out the Stephens County Development Authority Facebook page and see […]

Stephens County High School’s (SCHS) Work-Based Learning Program hosted an Employer Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday (May 5) morning. This was a way to thank employers for educating students outside of the classroom through jobs, says Jennifer Blasingame, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at SCHS. Through the Work-Based Learning program, students gain real-world experience and develop the skills they need to succeed beyond […]

New chairs are currently being installed at the Historic Ritz Theatre in Toccoa, says General Manager Tim Mullen. Check out www.ritztheatretoccoa.com for tickets and a list of upcoming events.

By Stephens County Middle School

By the Stephens County Christian Learning Center Follow this link to register your student for 2026-2027 classes: https://www.stephenscountyclc.org/register-now

By Rebekah Smith, Public Information Officer for the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office  On Monday, May 4, 2026, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired in the area of Whispering Pines Drive near Foxglove Road. One individual was arrested as a result of the investigation.  At approximately 3:15 p.m., SCSO deputies made contact with an […]