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Toccoa investigators continue to search for a vehicle they believe might belong to the suspect involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize said authorities are canvassing the county and surrounding areas for the suspect. “We’ve got a BOLO out for a gray small Ford vehicle, like a Ford Escape or Ford Taurus with a white female […]
Read moreAfter weeks of planning, the Toccoa-Stephens County residents will be welcoming home the remains of Korean War veteran Army Cpl. Terrell J. Fuller. Fuller’s remains are expected to land this morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. Stephens County Randy Shirley says a full escort to the airport left Acree-Davis Funeral Home early this morning. “We plan to leave from […]
Read moreWe’ve been telling you about the return tomorrow of the remains of Army Cpl. Terrell J. Fuller. Now the Currahee Military Museum has dedicated the entire month of August to honor and remember those local veterans who served in the Korean War. Museum Director Brenda Carlin says the Local Veterans Showcase is an ongoing exhibit designed to honor veterans from […]
Read moreA new ministry is coming to the Northeast Georgia region designed to mobilize churches to help foster children and their foster parents. According to their Website, Promise686 is a ministry that assists families and churches who care for vulnerable children by providing financial assistance, community support, and adoptive and foster care related education. The group will be holding an informational […]
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Just a reminder of a special event this weekend at the Stephens County Hospital’s New Impressions wing. On Saturday, August 11, the hospital will hold a special open house to showcase what will now be called the Women’s Wellness Center. Assistant Marketing Director Courtney Watson says it’s part of a new hospital effort called Growing Our Community. Watson says it […]
Read moreThe Georgia Department of Labor is helping Mountain Lakes Medical Center hire for kitchen helpers, cafe attendants, and back line cooks. The hiring event will be held Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Rabun County Employment Center, 184 Main St., Clayton. Job seekers interested in attending this event may visit employgeorgia.com to create an account and upload, […]
Read moreToccoa native Army Cpl. Terrell J. Fuller will soon be home for good. His great-niece, Amy Hix, said Fuller’s remains are expected to return home, Thursday. “He will be flying into Atlanta on August 9th,” Hix said. “That’s when the Patriot Guard and roadside welcome will take place. Then, on August 10th is the visitation at the funeral home. That […]
Read moreAs classes get underway for a new school year, Campfire Toccoa is scheduling their annual Back to School Summer Splash. This year’s Back to School Summer Splash takes place Saturday, August 11th from 11a to 1p at the Doyle St. Community Pool. Executive Director Elaine Brinkley says it’s a fun time for kids and parents. “This is our fourth year […]
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Open Mic Monday is returning to the Historic Ritz Theatre at Schafer Center in downtown Toccoa. Ritz Theatre General Manager Danita Gaudette recently announced that the second season of Open Mic Monday is slated to begin Sept. 17 and will continue the third Monday of each month through the grand finale in January 2019. After a successful first year of […]
Read moreThe GBI continues to seek the public’s assistance in identifying human remains found in Banks County near Interstate 85 in February of 2017. On Sunday, February 5, 2017, a skeleton was discovered in a wooded area near New Salem Methodist Church, at 2170 Highway 59, in Commerce. The body’s location was one mile south of I-85, Exit 154 for Toccoa/SR […]
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