Toccoa Record

07/24/2025

The Stephens County government and school system are each reporting an increase in property taxes. That increase is due to not rolling back their millage rates to compensate for increased property values.

Read more about it in today's paper or online here:

BY J. TODD TRUELOVETHE TOCCOA RECORD The Stephens County government and school system are each reporting an increase in property taxes.

07/24/2025

07/24/2025

Stephens County Middle School football season begins Aug. 6

Last week, the Stephens County Middle School Rebels participated in summer training ahead of their upcoming season.

Here are some pictures from Laura Shaw, our sports reporter.

07/10/2025

📣 Time’s running out to vote! 🗳️

Show your favorite Chamber businesses some love by casting your vote for the 2025 Chamber Awards! 💙 This is your chance to recognize the hard work, dedication, and impact these businesses have on our community.

Voting closes tomorrow at noon, so don’t wait! Let your voice be heard and support those who make Toccoa-Stephens County such a great place to live, work, and do business.

Feel free to vote as many times as you'd like!

👉 Vote here: https://forms.gle/naFAfSdgS1wxRapi9

07/04/2025

Sheriff Rusty Fulbright Shares 4th of July Holiday Safety Message 🇺🇸

As we head into the 4th of July holiday, I want to take a moment to remind everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly. Independence Day is a time for friends, family, fireworks and freedom, but it's also one of the most dangerous times of the year on our roads.

Every year, too many lives are lost because of people who choose to get behind the wheel after drinking. Let me be plain: driving while intoxicated is illegal, it’s irresponsible, and it’s deadly! My deputies and I will be out in full force over the holiday weekend, patrolling the roads and watching for impaired drivers. If you’re caught driving under the influence, you will be arrested. No exceptions. No excuses. But it doesn’t have to come to that. Plan ahead. If you're going to be drinking, designate a sober driver, use a ride-share app, or if all else fails, call your Sheriff’s Office. We’d prefer to give you a safe ride home instead of the alternative. There are too many ways to get home safely for anyone to make the wrong choice.

And while we’re on the topic of safety, please handle fireworks with care, obey all local firework ordinances and laws, and keep an eye on the little ones around water and grills. Let's keep our celebrations festive, not fatal. 🎇

This great country was built on the idea of freedom, but with freedom comes responsibility. So let’s celebrate our independence and honor those who fought for it by being smart, safe, and respectful this holiday weekend.

From all of us at the Stephens County Sheriff's Office, have a happy and safe Independence Day weekend.

God bless you,

Sheriff Rusty Fulbright

07/03/2025

After torrential rain postponed the event from last night to tonight, the Stephens County Recreation Department held a successful Fourth of July fireworks display tonight.

07/01/2025

Tonight is the night!!
Festivities start at 5pm!!
Free Face Painting and Balloon Art!
Food vendors (Mike’s On The Go, Coffee STOP to-go, Chick-Fil-A, Icecreamtopia2024, My Dude’s Donuts, Dippin Dots.
Snow Cones
WNEG Radio

Rain or Shine Fireworks at 9pm!!

06/30/2025