Our Story
Founded in 1873, The Toccoa Record is Toccoa’s oldest business institution and published with pride for the people of Stephens and adjoining counties by Community Newspapers, Inc., Athens, GA. We believe that strong newspapers make strong communities -- “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, integrity, loyalty, quality, and hard work. Chairman, Tom Wood. President, D**k NeSmith. Regional Publisher, Alan NeSmith. Publisher, Tom Law. Advertising, Sue Fletcher and Brandi Whitmire. Staff Writer, J. Todd Truelove. Classified Advertising, Legals, Circulation, Theresa Kelley.