Chamber welcomes Sams Package Store

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and area citizens recently welcomed one of the community’s newest businesses and a new Chamber member at a celebration for the opening of Sam’s Package Store on Big A Road.

Sam’s Package Store is located at 1499 Big A Rd, Toccoa, in the building that formerly housed Radio Shack.

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen welcomed the new business and introduced Sam Shariff to talk about what his store offers for the community.

Shariff said he was grateful for the partnership with the chamber, and for the help from city officials in getting established in the Big A Road location.

Chamber member Phil Hobbs welcomed Shariff on behalf of the Chamber, mentioning how good the building renovation looks.

Shariff said he remembers visiting Toccoa often in his childhood, and said it feels like “full circle” to be establishing a store here.

He said that he has noticed, even after the passing of the COVID restrictions, a tendency for more people to stay home, and he said the store can serve as a headquarters for hosting home events.

He detailed the store’s hours and spotlighted some of the store’s selections.

For more information on Sam’s Package Store, call (762) 315-4445