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As a reminder, the Toccoa City Commission will meet this evening, to set the tax millage rate for the 2021 tax season. The millage rate is the number of dollars of tax assessed for each $1,000 of property value. For example, a rate of 10 mills means that $10 in tax is levied on every $1,000 in assessed value. According […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated one of its members, Toccoa Bowling Center, with a ribbon tying ceremony. Toccoa Bowling Center is located at 910 Rose Lane, in Toccoa. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen says a ribbon tying ceremony symbolizes a community coming around a new business or organization in support of the services it provides. […]

The Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is urging the community to get the COVID-19 Vaccine at its upcoming vaccine clinic in Gainesville. Anyone 12 years of age and older, who still need the vaccine, can get the vaccine at no cost on Wednesday, July 28, at Corporate Plaza, 3137 Frontage Road, in Gainesville, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. According to […]

This Thursday is the final installment of this year’s Summer Move Series at the Historic Ritz Theatre. To close out the series, the Theatre will be screening Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29. Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh says tickets and concessions are just $1 each. At this […]

The Toccoa City Commission will set the Tax Millage Rate for 2021 Tax Season on Monday during its regular scheduled meeting. The millage rate is the number of dollars of tax assessed for each $1,000 of property value. For example, a rate of 10 mills means that $10 in tax is levied on every $1,000 in assessed value. According to […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR A litter of puppies turned in to the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia have tested positive for parvo, a deadly and contagious disease. The shelter will be closed for a two-week quarantine per the Georgia Department of Agriculture guidelines, during that time, the shelter will not take in any animal until the quarantine is lifted. […]

Open House for Stephens County Schools start next week. For Big A Elementary School, Open House is by appointment only; however, the student’s teacher will contact parents/guardians, to set up a time to meet. Appointments will be made for Thursday, July 29, between 3 and 5 p.m. and on Friday, July 30, between 12 and 2 p.m. For Liberty Elementary […]

Director Vic Reynolds and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) have been named the 2021 recipients of the Dr. Curtis E. McClung/Motorola Award of Excellence presented by the Georgia Association Chiefs of Police (GACP). The award, which is co-sponsored by the Motorola Corporation, is given annually to one agency in recognition of their use of an innovative program in the […]

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners are planning a retreat to discuss how the county will spend $5 million in COVID Relief Funds. During the recent Stephens County Board of Commissioners meeting, County Administrator Phyllis Ayers asked for feedback regarding when the Board would like to meet to discuss the funding. Ayers says the funds will come from the American […]

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce celebrated one of its members, Friends of the Ritz, on Wednesday with a Ribbon Tying Ceremony. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen says a ribbon tying ceremony symbolizes a community surrounding a business or organization in support of the services it provides. The Ribbon Tying Ceremony took place at the Historic Ritz […]