Former Toccoa Mayor-Business Leader James Neal Passes Away

Former Toccoa Mayor and business leader James A. Neal, Sr. died on Thursday at his residence.

Neal was a long-time Toccoa City Commissioner and, along with current Mayor David Austin, was Toccoa Mayor a record five times.

Neal was also CEO of Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home.

The James A. Neal Public Safety Training Center on Alewine Drive was named in honor of his service.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. Neal was 85.