The Stephens County Hospital Authority honored Aaron Wilkinson at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20. Pictured from left to right are Phyllis Ayers, Mak McAllister, Bo Dotson, Wilkinson, Clay Fisher, Hospital Authority chair Rick Phillips, and Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski.

The Stephens County Hospital Authority honored Aaron Wilkinson at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20. Pictured from left to right are Phyllis Ayers, Mak McAllister, Bo Dotson, Wilkinson, Clay Fisher, Hospital Authority chair Rick Phillips, and Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski.

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Celebrating 50 years of service

Thursday, August 27, 2026

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD    Aaron Wilkinson, former director of Stephens County’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS), was honored last week for his 50 year tenure at EMS.   Wilkinson was recognized during the Aug. 20 meeting of the Stephens County Hospital Authority.

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The Stephens County Hospital Authority honored Aaron Wilkinson at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20. Pictured from left to right are Phyllis Ayers, Mak McAllister, Bo Dotson, Wilkinson, Clay Fisher, Hospital Authority chair Rick Phillips, and Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski.

The Stephens County Hospital Authority honored Aaron Wilkinson at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20. Pictured from left to right are Phyllis Ayers, Mak McAllister, Bo Dotson, Wilkinson, Clay Fisher, Hospital Authority chair Rick Phillips, and Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski.

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Celebrating 50 years of service

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners honored former Chamber of Commerce president Julie Paysen at its meeting on Tuesday night for her work. She was the president of the Chamber for 11 years. Pictured are BOC chair Chris Rickman, BOC vice chair Craig Oglesby, commissioner Debbie Whitlock, commissioner Tara Simmons, Paysen, and commissioner Chuck Wright.

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners honored former Chamber of Commerce president Julie Paysen at its meeting on Tuesday night for her work. She was the president of the Chamber for 11 years. Pictured are BOC chair Chris Rickman, BOC vice chair Craig Oglesby, commissioner Debbie Whitlock, commissioner Tara Simmons, Paysen, and commissioner Chuck Wright.

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County BOC holds first reading of roads and bridges rule changes

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger held a summit on Friday, Aug. 22, at Habersham EMC to address housing and growth. Zach Taylor/The Northeast Georgian

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger held a summit on Friday, Aug. 22, at Habersham EMC to address housing and growth. Zach Taylor/The Northeast Georgian

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Summit tackles growth, housing

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