Toccoa designated a Live, Work, Play City for 2019

The City of Toccoa has been designated a 2019 Live, Work, Play City.

Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton tells WNEG News that the City of Toccoa received this award due, in part, to its “dedicated efforts at making Toccoa a wonderful place to do life.”

The award was presented on Jan. 27 during the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), in conjunction with Georgia Trend Magazine, during GMA’s annual Mayor’s Day Conference in Atlanta.

Toccoa is one of nine cities that received this designation.

Each city was divided into three population categories – small, medium, and large and will be featured in the February 2019 issue of Georgia Trend.

According to a release issued by GMA, the contest judges praised the winning cities for their success in advancing job creation, housing offerings, and recreational amenities.

In addition to being recognized during GMA’s Mayors’ Day, winning cities will be highlighted in the association’s monthly newspaper, Georgia’s Cities.

GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson said quote “These nine cities truly embody well-rounded communities that benefit residents and businesses alike. They also serve as examples for local governments across Georgia.”

Hanson added that the Officials in the winning cities have demonstrated advanced problem-solving, exceptional management and teamwork to increase the overall quality of life for all residents.

GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, research, training, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its 538 member cities.