News Line for Toccoa

Toccoa Planning Commission member asks for progress on sign ordinance update
A Toccoa Planning Commission member has asked city commissioners to move forward with an update of the city’s sign ordinance.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Targeted utility rate increases approved in Toccoa
Utility bills for the city’s water customers who are not city residents will increase, as will utility bills for Georgia customers of Toccoa Natural Gas.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Knox Theatre to benefit from Fox Theatre efforts
The Knox Theatre in Warrenton will benefit from the efforts of an Atlanta theatre.
Source: McDuffie Progress

Toccoa leaders examining a number of bids for city projects
Toccoa city commissioners have opened a number of bids, including one for the Ga. 17 widening project.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa commissioners approve wine tasting ordinance
Toccoa City Commissioners approved the ordinance unanimously at its first reading Monday and also voted unanimously to waive the second reading. So the ordinance takes effect immediately.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa commission approves loan refinancing
City commissioners have decided to refinance Toccoa’s loans from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa officials continue debt refinancing options
Toccoa city commissioners and staff members will continue to study the options for refinancing $6 million of Georgia Environmental Finance Authority debt.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa officials pleased with new inmate crew
A new crew of women workers from a local prison is working out well for the city, officials said.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa to focus on pay study, City Hall this year
City leaders are planning for the year ahead. The Toccoa City Commission and the city government department heads recently met in downtown Toccoa for a one-day retreat.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa leaders table decision about debt refinancing
City commissioners have put off a decision about refinancing the city’s water/wastewater fund debt with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa Police Department receives car seat grant
The Toccoa Police Department will receive a grant to again help provide car seats to families who need them in Stephens County.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa commission approves budget transfers to pay gas invoices
The city commission will transfer money from its reserve account to the city gas fund to cover several bills.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Candidate qualifying fees set for Toccoa municipal election
Toccoa city commissioners this week approved the qualifying fee for city commission posts.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Stephens County makes payment to Toccoa for animal shelter
Stephens County Commissioners met in the past week and unanimously approved a payment to the city of slightly more than $81,000 for expenses associated with the new Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa to continue looking at water rates for county residents
City commissioners are expected to continue discussing a potential increase in water rates for customers who live outside the city limits in Stephens County.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa to continue looking at water rates for county residents
City commissioners are expected to continue discussing a potential increase in water rates for customers who live outside the city limits in Stephens County.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa will not change ABC ordinances in response to request
Alcoholic beverage control ordinances in Toccoa will not be changed to allow the sale of distilled spirits close to churches.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa commission approves bids for two projects
The City Commission has approved bids for two separate projects: the renovation of the engine room at the Doyle Street fire station and the resurfacing of a number streets.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

Toccoa updates ordinance on occupation tax
The city has updated its occupation tax ordinance and the change means higher fees for some professionals.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail

City proposes water rate hike
Toccoa water customers who live outside the city limits likely will see an increase in their water service rates in the near future.
Source: Toccoa Record

Austin gets second year
In a break from the recent tradition of rotating the position of mayor, Toccoa commissioners on Monday reappointed David Austin to continue serving as mayor for a second consecutive year.
Source: Toccoa Record

Toccoa to stick with auditing firm
The Toccoa City Commission has agreed to keep using the services of the city’s current auditing firm for another three years.
Source: Anderson Independent Mail