Mize attends 51st Annual Chiefs of Police Summer Training

City of Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize recently attended the 2018 Annual Summer Training Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, as part of his continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement. Heads of law enforcement agencies from throughout the state participated in the four-day conference. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is […]

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Mize attends Summer Training Conference

City of Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize recently attended the 2018 Annual Summer Training Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, as part of his continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement. Heads of law enforcement agencies from throughout the state participated in the four-day conference. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is […]

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Fifth Movie Shot in Toccoa Wraps

Another movie shoot in Toccoa is in the can. Filming wrapped up late Monday night in downtown Toccoa for the movie, “When We Last Spoke.” The film is based on a novel by Marci Henna and is about two estranged sisters in Fireside, Texas, their quirky childhood, and their attempts to reconcile by remembering the past. This was the fifth […]

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Changes Coming for Georgia Hunters This Fall

Hunting season is just around the corner and Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced some changes to its 2018-2019 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide. The Guide is now available online and in hard copy and gives hunters important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas, as well as quota hunts and youth opportunities. DNR […]

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Lavonia bomb threat suspect arrested

A suspect in Sunday’s bomb threat incident has been located and arrested after confessing to the crime, says Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle. The suspect was identified early on in the investigation but locating him prove to be difficult. “After the bomb threat on Sunday afternoon, investigators were able to identify a potential suspect early on in the investigation. They […]

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Additional streets closed today for filming

As filming continues, in downtown Toccoa, the production team with ReelWorks Studios has announced the following street closures: West Doyle Street between North Alexander Street and North Sage Street is closed for today, July 30, and will remain closed until 12 a.m., Tuesday, July 31. Tomorrow the production team will wrap up filming ‘When We Last Spoke.’ Despite the closures, […]

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Stephens County joins fight against opioid manufacturers

Stephens County has officially joined the opioid fight against manufacturers and distributers of the highly addictive drug. During the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board entered into executive session where they agreed to join the ongoing opioid litigation. Following the closed meeting, the commissioners voted and adopted a resolution to move forward with a lawsuit aimed at […]

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Tates Creek FD fearful of being starved by County’s budget

A local fire department fears the county’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget will not allow them to operate throughout the year. At the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, Tates Creek Fire Department’s Chief John Baird came before the board requesting a budget amendment to increase the Tates Creek Fire Department’s budget for FY’19. According to Baird, his department is […]

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Today’s filming prompts street closures

As filming continues, in downtown Toccoa, the production team with ReelWorks Studios has announced the following street closures: Beginning today North Alexander will be closed between West Doyle and Foreacre streets. West Doyle will also be closed between North Alexander and North Sage streets. Lastly, Foreacre Street will be closed at North Alexander Street. The aforementioned streets will be closed, […]

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