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Dennis Strickland, left, and Lamar Davis, right, have made a local Sons of the American Revolution chapter official in Toccoa. On Monday, they announced the chapter has become official and is named after John H. Stonecypher, Jr. Strickland is the president of the chapter, and Davis is a charter member.

Dennis Strickland, left, and Lamar Davis, right, have made a local Sons of the American Revolution chapter official in Toccoa. On Monday, they announced the chapter has become official and is named after John H. Stonecypher, Jr. Strickland is the president of the chapter, and Davis is a charter member.

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Sons of the American Revolution chapter made official

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) has received its official designation by the national organization. The chapter is officially known as the John H. Stonecypher Jr. Chapter.
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POST investigating former officers

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Two former police officers and a former narcotics agent with the Toccoa Police Department are currently under investigation by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council [POST].
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Runoff early voting

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Early voting for the June 16 runoff begins Monday, June 8, at 8 a.m. at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse.There are multiple races on the runoff election ballots, including one local race that went to a runoff after the May 19 primary.
Tom Moseley is the new pastor at Toccoa First Methodist Church. He started with the church in April, and he led his first church service on Sunday, May 3.

Tom Moseley is the new pastor at Toccoa First Methodist Church. He started with the church in April, and he led his first church service on Sunday, May 3.

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Overcoming obstacles

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Talk about God knowing exactly where you need to be and when.    That was the case for Tom Moseley, the new pastor at Toccoa First Methodist Church in downtown Toccoa.
The president of Toccoa Falls College is retiring in the summer of 2027.

The president of Toccoa Falls College is retiring in the summer of 2027.

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TFC president announces retirement next summer

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD Dr. Robert M. Myers, president of Toccoa Falls College, is retiring in the summer of 2027.Myers informed the Board of Trustees and the Toccoa Falls College community that he will retire effective June 30, 2027, concluding 15 years of leadership at the college.Dr.
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Hallford pitches pickleball courts at rec department

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD It will be a little longer before anyone can apply to build a data center in Stephens County.On Tuesday, commissioners extended a moratorium against data center applications for three months, meaning it will be until Oct.
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County BOC seeking input on data centers

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Stephens County Board of Commissioners has announced a called work session for next week to discuss a proposed data centers ordinance.The called work session will be held Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the historic courthouse located in downtown Toccoa, 37 W.
Ethan and Allyson Green, who are graduating from Stephens County High School tomorrow night, embrace their aunt, Toccoa Elementary School media specialist Amy Lee, during the traditional Senior Walk at the elementary school last week.

Ethan and Allyson Green, who are graduating from Stephens County High School tomorrow night, embrace their aunt, Toccoa Elementary School media specialist Amy Lee, during the traditional Senior Walk at the elementary school last week.

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Graduation celebration

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
BY MICHAEL O’HEARNTHE TOCCOA RECORD   A chance of rain on Friday has moved the high school’s graduation indoors.   The commencement begins at 8 p.m.    The Class of 2026 has 294 graduates, according to school administrators.