ASI Aids New York War on COVID-19

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VOL. 147, NO. 16 THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020, TOCCOA, GA 30577 $1.00 www.thetoccoarecord.com ASI aids New York war on COVID-19 BY TOM LAW THE TOCCOA RECORD A Toccoa-Stephens County industry is providing some of the infrastructure to allow hard- pressed New York City, N.Y., to continue it’s life and death battle against the coronavirus. ASI Southeast, with multiple plants locally, manufactures bathroom partition panels. The company’s Toccoa-Ste- phens employees are building and expediting oversized bathroom partition panels that are being used to provide extra space to house patients suffering from the effects of COVID-19, the disease Winds from Monday morning’s EF-1 tornado ripped the roof off this house located near Green Ford Mart on Rock Creek Road. caused by the coronavirus. New York City has been la- beled as the “hot spot” for the pandemic in the United States for the last month and the large number of cases has swamped Tornado wreaks existing facilities. That surge of patients has prompted state and federal medical offi cials in New York to con- vert buildings into ones that can provide medical care. “We are expediting oversized havoc in Stephens bathroom partition panels that BY J. TODD TRUELOVE been injured or killed due to are being used in New York – and THE TOCCOA RECORD the severe weather outbreak. in other states – to set up tem- A suspected EF-1 tornado Rhodes said she had par- porary walls in the convention plowed through Stephens ticipated in a fl ight over the centers or other locations for a County early Monday morning county to see an aerial view of makeshift hospital that’s deal- damaging 20 homes in its west- the storm's impact. to-east path of destruction but "We were able to see a path SEE ESSENTIAL A3 infl icting no injuries. in certain areas of the county," County Emergency Man- she said. agement Agency/911 director Earlier Tuesday, Rhodes Danielle Rhodes told county reported that NWS "believed commissioners Tuesday that the tornado that came through COVID cases National Weather Service last night was an EF-1 tornado. (NWS) offi cials arrived in Ste- Wind speeds for EF-1 tornados phens County Monday to as- are typically between 86-110 climb locally sess storm damage. mph," Rhodes said. BY TOM LAW "They haven't given us the At the commissioners' meet- THE TOCCOA RECORD offi cial report," Rhodes said Tommy Lee attacks this massive downed tree with a chainsaw. ing, chairman Dennis Bell said Tuesday, adding that possibly he had spoken with Gov. Brian The confi mred cases of Lee was working at his sister’s residence on Sunset Road. two tornados may have struck Kemp who assured the county COVID-19 in Stephens County the county. lis Ayers said that one of those "They literally had no time would receive some state help. since the coronavirus outbreak Rhodes said fi ve houses fi ve destroyed homes was the (to react)," Ayers said. "They Downed trees caused wide- climbed to 24 late Tuesday, accord- were destroyed and eight hous- residence of a county employ- immediately felt the air of the spread power outages in the ing to the Georgia Department of es were heavily damaged. ee who was at home when the sky on them." Health. County administrator Phyl- tornado hit. Rhodes said that no one had SEE STORM A4 That’s up from 14 confi rmed cases at the same time a week ago. There have been no coronavirus-related deaths in the county as of Tuesday night. Pandemic turns avid quilter Stephens County Hospital CEO Mike Hester reported Tuesday the hospital and its physician’s group have tested 100 people for the into dedicated mask-maker coronavirus with nine positive re- BY J. TODD TRUELOVE patients at no cost and dent Carol Martin. sults, 86 negative results and fi ve THE TOCCOA RECORD services are provided by Martin is a former test results still pending. Sherry Beavers knew volunteers. Open Arms volunteer who “We have received many re- early on that healthcare "I knew what we were Beavers said also is an sults on patients tested over the workers were going to really going to need is face award-winning quilter. weekend, all of which were nega- need more masks to re- coverings," Beavers said. "(Martin) is an avid tive and we’re very thankful for duce the risk of infection While Beavers said they quilter," Beavers said. that, but we do anticipate seeing from COVID-19. have been provided face "She'll quilt us all gifts for more cases in our community Beavers is the director coverings from a variety the holidays." which are positive,” he said Tues- of the Open Arms clinic of sources, she said a spe- Carol Martin fashions more masks with the that serves uninsured cial source is Martin resi- SEE MARTIN A9 help of her sewing machine. SEE COVID A3 COUNTY STILL CONCERNED ABOUT STATE PARK CROWDS – A2

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together for healthier tomorrows Habersham Medical Center and Northeast Georgia Medical Center are working together for healthier tomorrows. The same physician groups that provide emergency and inpatient care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center are now extending their BNUDQ@FDSN'@ADQRG@L,DCHB@K"DMSDQ 3GDRDRDQUHBDRENQLNTQMDV@ƧKH@SHNMVHSG-NQSGD@RS&DNQFH@'D@KSG2XRSDL @MCHSLD@MRXNTB@MQDBDHUDSGDR@LDFQD@SB@QDNƤDQDCHM&@HMDRUHKKDVHSGNTSKD@UHMF'@ADQRG@L"NTMSX Learn more DERXWRXUDƫOLDWLRQZLWK1RUWKHDVW*HRUJLD+HDOWK6\VWHPDWZZZKDEHUVKDPPHGLFDOFRPWRJHWKHU Phone: 706-886-9476 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 706-886-2161 Mail: P.O. Drawer 1069, Toccoa Ga. 30577 2A THE TOCCOA RECORD COMMUNITY NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 ■ Grill at Elk’s Lodge up, running Toccoa The Toccoa Elks Lodge fully-cooked pasta pans, has launched a new com- fully cooked meals such as munity service. grilled salmon, roast beef It’s called Tim’s Grill at and roasted pork tender- to utilize the Lodge and food items loin. Entrees include Ha- are sold in bulk portions waiian chicken, meatloaf, for curbside pickup or free chili and vegetable soup. vacant delivery. For more information Portions can be sized or to place an order call from two to 20. Tim Fleming at 706-968- building Food items included 4965. BY J. TODD TRUELOVE b(iGi9GuhhGi(͊ THE TOCCOA RECORD Toccoa city commissioners unanimously ap- ͻĂƌƉĞƚΘhƉŚŽůƐƚĞƌǇůĞĂŶŝŶŐ proved an agreement with Georgia Power Monday ͻƌĞĂƵŐůĞĂŶŝŶŐͻ$ƵĐƚůĞĂŶŝŶŐ to lease the company's ͻhŽůĚΘtĂƚĞƌĞŵĞĚŝĂƚŝŽŶ former facility on Collins Road. ͻƌĂǁůƉĂĐĞ(ŶĐĂƉƐƵůĂƚŝŶŐ City manager Billy Morse said the sub-station will serve to isolate any Cleaning & Restoration fi refi ghters who come into The city will use the former Georgia Power Company building on Collins Road to K&K Services contact with the COVID-19 house coronavirus-exposed fi re fi ghters. virus. "Our hope is this isola- crisis. gency. cautions. ͞zuh(d͞zuh(d tion will add a layer of "I also want to thank "The cash postition is "I want to express b(iGi9(GbGd͟ protection should one Jeremy Spradlin with looking better, increasing my appreciation to the crew (member) come into Georgia Power for his as- over last year," Bohannon city employees that have 706-886-9222 contact with the virus," sistance in making the said, assuring commis- continued to provide our 561058 Morse said. sub-station possible," sioners she will notify essential services during Morse said that Geor- Carter said. them if fi nances became this diffi cult time," Morse gia Power is allowing the City commissioners tight. said. city to use the facility for also heard from fi nance Monday's meeting was "All the city employees three months at no cost. director Becky Bohannon teleconferenced and the that had been quaran- Mayor Terry Carter during the Monday meet- fi rst the city has held tined have been cleared to commended fi re chief ing. since an employee tested return to work," he said. Jeff Haslup for fi nding Bohannon reported positive for COVID-19 two Morse said city meet- Since 1873: Toccoa’s ways to make sure fi re that the city is "not seeing weeks prior resulting in ings will continue to be Oldest Business Institution services will continue any negative indicators some employees being teleconferenced through during the coronavirus from the state of emer- sent home for safety pre- April 27. Legal organ of Stephens County 67 W. Doyle Street Toccoa, Georgia 30577 Telephone: 706/886-9476 FAX: 706/886-2161 Periodicals Postage Paid at Toccoa, GA. County again calls for park closures POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Toccoa Record, PO Box BY J. TODD TRUELOVE Georgia counties to close continued not abiding by amount of time that a 1069, Toccoa, GA 30577 THE TOCCOA RECORD the state parks. rules, the governor's offi ce travel-trailer can be used County commissioners Commission vice chair has said action would be ived in. THE TOCCOA RECORD on Tuesday unanimously Debbie Whitlock ques- taken. That limit was estab- Published weekly (Thursdays) ratifi ed a letter that was tioned whether people Bell said it is a public lished at 60 days per year, 67 W. Doyle Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577 sent to Gov. Brian Kemp were abiding by Kemp's safety issue. unless the trailer is in a USPS 632-120 last week requesting the shelter-in-place orders. "There is nobody on travel-trailer park. Periodicals Postage Paid closure of state parks. Chairman Dennis Bell this board that's for a gov- Commissioners also Tom Law, Publisher County administrator said problems at the state ernment overreach," Bell approved an award of Phyllis Ayers said the parks are ongoing. said. "We're trying to save $100,000 to construct a Subscription Rates commission's vote was to "As of yesterday (Mon- lives." splash pad at the Stephens In Stephens County...... 52 weeks: $27.50 formalize the signing of day, April 13), they are still In other business at County Recreation Com- In Stephens County 60-older...... 52 weeks: $24.50 the letter. having a problem with Tuesday’s meeting, com- plex. In Georgia...... 52 weeks: $36.50 Kemp last week de- people coming and pack- missioners approved The board also ap- In Georgia 60-older...... 52 weeks: $34.50 clined the request by Ste- ing it out," Bell said. amending local ordinances proved the purchase of Outside Georgia...... 52 weeks: $44.50 phens and other northeast Bell said if people setting the maximum two pickup trucks for use Outside Georgia (60-older)...... 52 weeks: $42.50 by the county marshals Online edition...... 52 weeks: $27.50 at a cost of some $35,000 Includes Georgia Sales Tax Online counseling each. Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Request to begin on April 28 AVITA Community wrongs and stay support- 678-371-3445 and we will Partners and HOPE for a ive of their recovery,” she follow up through email Drug Free Stephens Col- said. with the link to connect laborative are partnering “We are proud to part- to the fi rst online session to bring hope to parents ner with AVITA and to that begins Tuesday, April and families dealing with provide the funding for 28 at 6 p.m.," Kerr said. drug addiction and recov- these much needed online Online sessions will be ery of loved ones through support sessions," Whit- held the second and fourth online support group ses- mire said. Tuesdays of each month sions. These online group at 6 p.m. The online group ses- sessions, led by licensed Those who register sions will begin on Tues- professional counselor Jon can join from their home day, April 28, according Kerr, will provide support computer, tablet or smart to collaborative co-chair in a virtual group setting phone. Kathy Whitmire. that will make it easier for To register call (678)371- "During this time of family members to attend 3445 or email jonathan. sheltering in place to stop and even remain anony- [email protected]. the spread of COVID-19, mous if they so choose, This service is sup- parents and families of according to Whitmire. ported by the Federal Of- those struggling with ad- "We treat addiction to fi ce of Rural Health Policy diction need support more opioids or other drugs as a (FORHP), Health Resourc- than ever before,” Whit- condition that affects the es and Services Admin- mire said. entire family and look for- istration (HRSA), U.S. “While addiction is ward to connecting with Department of Health and hard on an individual, those families to provide Human Services (HHS) his or her family is also the support they need on- under the Rural Commu- affected and needs sup- line,” Kerr said. nities Opioid Response port to learn to forgive an “Make sure to contact Program-Implementation addicted person for past me directly to register at Grant, Whitmire said.

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COVID: Cases climb in Stephens DOUBLE TAP ARMS - Custom AR’s Manufactured in Demorest, GA FROM A1 Of those seven hos- cases since the beginning coronavirus death report- pitalized, three patients of February with 524 ed in that county. day. have been released and deaths. Stephens ranks second Hester said there are returned home and are re- Some 2,854 Georgians with 24 confi rmed cases now multiple healthcare covering, Hester said. have been hospitalized be- and no deaths. providers administering Three others remain cause of the virus. Next comes Banks coranivirus tests in the hospitalized and one was In the northeast Geor- County with eight cases county. transferred to another fa- gia area, the most con- and no deaths, Elbert, As of Monday, the seven cility, according to Hester. fi rmed cases, 28, have been six cases and no deaths; patients had been hospital- Statewide as of Tues- reported in Habersham Franklin, fi ve cases and ized at Stephens County day night, there have been County. no deaths; and Hart, fi ve Hospital with COVID-19. 14,578 confi rmed COVID-19 There has been one cases and no deaths. 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Severe weather phone The storm downed alarms awakened some numerous trees on Whis- heavy Stephens County residents pering Pines Drive before at about 2:30 a.m. Monday crossing over to Defoor as a suspected tornado ap- and Sunset roads. proached the county. It then passed over damage However, many local Rock Creek Road near residents had remained Green’s Food Mart (known awake to monitor the at one time as Bailey’s FROM A1 weather developments Store.). with some taking pre-emp- The storm damaged county and statewide. tive shelter in basements several houses in the area Hart EMC reported or in ground fl oor rooms including ripping most of that Stephens County with no outside walls. the roof off one house. had the most power out- And, some ages of the six counties it simply took serves. shelter with As of Tuesday after- friends or noon, Hart EMC had 1,333 neighbors as Stephens County custom- the storm ap- ers without power, 348 proached. customers in Franklin Tommy Hol- County, and one in Hart A lone pooch seems unconcerned that the house behind his/her spot is virtually land who lives County. covered with trees, limbs and debris from Monday morning’s tornado. The house is in the shadow Power had been re- located on Rock Creek Road near Green Food Mart. of Currahee stored to Hart EMC cus- Mountain on tomers in Banks, Elbert, Nub Garland With an American fl ag in the fore- and Madison counties. Road said he ground, a Hart EMC crew repairs a Georgia Power reported and his wife, power line off Rock Creek Road. that statewide at the peak Carol, stayed of outages, 138,000 custom- awake to keep ers had lost power with an eye on the weather. Power crews remained most restored by Tuesday “I heard something in that location Tues- morning when 4,094 re- strange,” Holland said. “I day morning removing mained without power. opened the door and heard downed trees and restor- Ayers said that she dis- a weird sound – not loud – ing electricity. patched road crews at 3:59 kinda like wind fl apping a Not even Sheriff Randy a.m. Monday morning to loose piece of tin on a tin Shirley escaped the brunt begin removing trees from roof. I hope I don’t hear it of the weather. county roadways. again.” A tree fell onto his "We had marshals, Holland said the tor- house off Old Highway buildings and grounds, nado touched down in a 17 in Martin damaging rescue...the fi re depart- creekbed near his house a porch and balcony, he ment (helping)," Ayers “tore up the woods all the said. said, adding that Hart way up that creek. It didn’t An insurance adjuster County had seen the dam- miss us by more than 500 was expected there Tues- age impact on Stephens feet and I’m glad it did.” day, to estimate the dam- County and sent a pair of From Nub Garland, the age, Shirley said. three-man crews to assist. tornado ripped through “Hard to believe the in- Bell said the sheriff's of- the Pine Villa Drive area, tensity of an EF-1 tornado Portions of a downed pine tree remain on the roof of this house on Rock Creek Road fi ce also was out assisting Highway 145 and then top- can cause so much dam- with sheriff Randy Shir- near the intersection with Harbert Valley Road. pled trees down the bank age,” Shirley said. ley driving around and participating in the clean- up. Shirley said the sheriff's offi ce began respond- ing at around 3:30 a.m. to reports of severe weather damage incidents. "Due to the high volume and infl ux of emergency calls to the E-911 center, additional deputies were called in to assist," Shirley said. Over a span of about seven hours, Shirley said that deputies visited 15 homes that had been struck by downed trees to check on the safety of the occupants. "Deputies also responded to 83 separate areas regarding power and telephone lines, and massive amounts of trees on the roadways," Shirley said. Areas in the county impacted heavily by the tornado included High- way 145, Highway 106, Century Drive, Imperial Drive, the southern end of Highway 17, Whisper- ing Pines Road, Stonecy- pher Drive, and Nub Gar- land Road, Shirley said. "I am proud to see the amount of agencies; county fi re, Stephens County rescue, Stephens County emergency medical, Stephens County E-911 dispatch, (Rhodes) and district representative for GEMA as well as citizens volunteer who responded in the early morning hours to damaged homes and im- mense property damage caused by downed trees," Shirley said. "What would have taken many more hours to clear roadways was done by noon Monday," Shirley said, adding that much right-of-way clear- ing remained. In Toccoa, city manager Billy Morse said the city's public works department had removed several trees from right- of-ways and that debris removal was ongoing. "The city was spared the worst of the storm," Morse said. Despite the severity of the weather Monday morning, Rhodes said she was optimistic about the outcome. "Overall, Stephens County fared the storm well," Rhodes said. "We received no reports of injuries or fa- talities. Property can be replace; people cannot," Rhodes said. "I'm thankful for everyone's safety,” Rhodes said. 6A THE TOCCOA RECORD DEATHS/PUBLIC RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 ■

OBITUARIES Anna Bell Craig Ramsey Earl H. Adams ■ Mrs. Anna Bell Craig nieces and nephews. Mr. Earl H. Adams, age dams and Morgan Adams- Ramsey, age 85, of Toccoa, She was preceded in 71, of Herron Road, Mar- Howell; sister and brother- passed away Saturday, death by her husband, tin, Ga. passed away Fri- in-law, Marian and Doyle John Albinus “Al” Chambers April 11, 2020. Charles Lloyd Ramsey; day, April 10, 2020 at the Burton of Seneca, S.C. and home. Carol Adams Campbell. Mr. John Albinus “AL” bers of Nashville, Tenn., Born Oct. 21, 1934 in son, David Ronald Ram- A son of the late Ondie A private family grave- Chambers, age 72, passed son and daughter-in-law, Franklin County, Ga., she sey; sisters, Doris Weaver and Elizabeth Milam side was held on Saturday, away Friday, April 10, Brad and Caroline Cham- was the daughter of the and Agnes Stamey. 2020 at his home on Greer bers of Canton, Ga. with late Roy and Winnie Bell Due to the conditions Adams, he was born Aug. April 11, 2020 at Tom's Lane in Toccoa. grandchildren Anne Craig. Anna spent most of concerning the health and 30, 1948 in Madison, S.C. Creek Baptist Church AL was born Aug. 29, Clare, Lennon, and Edyn, her career in the textile in- well-being of our commu- having lived most of his Cemetery with the Rev. 1947 in Norfolk, Va. He at- and son and daughter-industry with Milliken Tex- nity, the family will not be life in Stephens and Wayne Marcus officiating. Franklin Counties. He was Due to the current con- tended Toccoa High law, Wes and Heather tiles. receiving friends or hav- employed with WABCO ditions concerning the School his senior year and Chambers of Dahlonega, She was a beloved wife, ing a public service at this for many years until they health and well-being of went on to graduate from Ga. with grandchildren mother, grandmother, and time. closed their plant and lat- our community, the family Piedmont College in De- Alyssa, Jac, and Molly great-grandmother. She A private family grave- er worked for Dempster as did not have a formal visi- morest, Ga. He served in Beth. dearly loved her family. side service was held at a welder. He was a veteran tation. They ask that you the U.S. Air Force and was The immediate family Her grandsons and great- Stephens Memorial Gar- of the Vietnam War, hav- keep them in your based in Charleston, S.C. will have a private cele- grandsons were her pride dens with Dr. Tim Miller ing served in the U.S. thoughts and prayers in While in Charleston, he bration of life service in and joy. Anna also enjoyed officiating. married Margaret “Peggy” memory of Mr. Chambers the close fellowship with Please remember to Navy. He was a beloved the coming days. Online Greer Chambers. They re- at a later date. her siblings. keep this family in your dad and granddad. condolences may be left turned to Toccoa and he Please visit www.acree- Family members in- thoughts and prayers. In addition to his par- for the family at worked at Milliken and davisfh.com to sign the on- clude her son and daugh- Online condolences ents, he was preceded in www.acree-davisfh.com. death by his wife Brenda Interment followed in Coats and Clark, from line guest register and to ter-in-law, Terry and Myra may be sent to the family Herron Adams in 2019. the Tom's Creek Baptist which he retired. He loved leave condolences for the Ramsey of Cartersville; at www.whitlockmortu- Survivors include a Church Cemetery with the golf and fishing and family. grandchildren, Jeff and ary.net. daughter, Leah Adams of Acree-Davis Funeral played a part in the estab- In lieu of flowers, the wife, Heather Ramsey; Grandsons and great- Toccoa; son, Lee Adams of Home in charge of the ar- lishment and support of family respectfully re- Matthew Ramsey; great- grandsons served as pall- Martin; grandchildren, rangements for Mr. Earl The Toccoa-Stephens quests that memorial do- grandsons, Griffin Ramsey bearers; Jeff Ramsey, Kaylee Adams, Seth Ad- H. Adams. County Humane Shelter. nations be made to the and Andrew Ramsey; Matthew Ramsey, Griffin He was a member of the Toccoa-Stephens County brothers, Junior Craig, Ramsey, and Andrew First Baptist Church in Humane Shelter, at 1747 Talmadge Craig, William Ramsey. Toccoa. Scenic Drive, Toccoa, Craig; sisters, Sarah Whitlock Mortuary is Boyd Felix Simpson He was preceded in Georgia. 30577, in memory Carter, Billie Cheek, Patsy in charge of the arrange- Wilbanks; and cherished ments. Mr. Boyd Felix Simp- Diane Fricks of Toccoa; death by his parents, of Mr. AL Chambers son, age 65 of Yorkshire uncle, Leon Simpson of Howard and Lillian Cham- The Acree-Davis Funer- Drive, Toccoa passed away Franklin County. bers. al Home is in charge of the Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Private family grave- His family included his arrangements for Mr. DEATH NOTICES his residence. side was held Tuesday, wife, Peggy, of the home, John Albinus “AL” Cham- ■ A son of the late Robert April 14, 2020, 2 p.m. at the daughter, Ginny Cham- bers. Lewis Simpson and Mary Stephens Memorial Gar- Zola Arlene Kidder Braidwood, age 88, of Lou Collins Simpson, he dens with the Rev. Bryan Stacy Dover Sunset Lane in Toccoa, formerly of Michigan, died was born July 4, 1954 in Jonathan Sutton, Mr. Ger- Mr. Bryan Stacy Dover, of Toccoa and Roger Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home. Stephens County, Georgia ry Simpson and the Rev. age 48 of Pheasant Mt. Alexander and wife Judy where he lived all his life. Scott Ledbetter officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date in He was employed with The following gentle- Road, Toccoa passed away of Martin. Memphis, Mich. Acree-Davis Funeral Home was in Monday, April 13, 2020 at A private family grave- Coats and Clark for a num- men served as pallbearers, the Stephens County Hos- side will be held Thurs- charge of arrangements. ber of years and later with Brady Hunt, Michael Sim- pital. day, April 16, 2020, 2 p.m. Dempster. He was a mem- mons, Nicolas Simmons, A son of the late Gary at the Roselane Cemetery Mrs. Dorothy Curatola Negron, age 63, of ber of Rock Quarry Con- Dan Simmons, Scott Hunt and Patricia Kimsey with the Rev. Danny Kim- Laura Drive in Martin, died Friday, April 10, 2020 at gregational Church. and Justin Simpson. Dover, he was born Jan. sey and the Rev. Vernon Stephens County Hospital. In addition to his par- Due to the current con- 23, 1972 in Stephens Coun- Dorminey officiating. A memorial will be held at a later date. Online ents, he was preceded in ditions concerning the ty, Georgia where he lived The following gentle- condolences can be left for the family at www.acree- death by his wife, Patricia health and well-being of all his life. He was em- men will serve as pallbear- davisfh.com. Acree-Davis Funeral Home is in charge Smith Simpson in 2019. our community, the family ployed in the auto body re- ers, Daniel Kimsey, Andy of arrangements. Survivors include two will not be having a formal pair industry and was of Cash, Billy Bennett, daughters and sons-in-law, visitation. They ask that the Baptist faith. He was a Richard Towe, Chris Sny- Robin and Dan Simmons everyone keep them in loving husband and fa- der and Gabe Kellar. SHERIFF’S • Offi cers obtained an ar- and Regina and Scott Hunt your thoughts and prayers ther. Due to the current con- OFFICE rest warrant for Samuel both of Toccoa; grandchil- in the coming days. On- He was preceded in ditions concerning the E. Brown, 24, for simple dren, Justin and Deidre line condolences may be death by his parents. health and well-being of ■ assault. Simpson, Bethany and left for the family at Survivors include his our community, the family Philip McCroskey, Brady www.acree-davisfh.com wife of the home, Lisa will not be having a formal The following incidents • Offi cers responded to Pine Hunt and Michael and Interment followed in Nash Dover; daughter, visitation. Please keep the were taken from reports Street where a woman Nicolas Simmons; three the Stephens Memorial Leslie Nicole Dover; broth- family in your prayers in are from the Stephens said a man had stolen great-grandchildren, Lau- Gardens with the Acree- er and sister-in-law, Jeff the coming days. Online County Sheriff's Offi ce. her pack of cigarettes ren Simpson, Reagan Davis Funeral Home in and Alicia Dover of Toc- condolences may be left and that she wanted him Simpson and Willow Sim- charge of the arrange- coa; grandmother, Clifford for the family by signing April 7 barred from her property. mons; brother and sister- ments for Mr. Boyd Simp- Kimsey of Toccoa; sister- the guest register at • Deputies responded to Me- Offi cers issued a barring in-law, Gerry and Elaine son. in-law, Cindy Castell of At- www.acree-davisfh.com. morial Drive in reference notice for the man. Simpson of Toccoa; sister, lanta; three uncles, Danny Interment will follow in to criminal trespassing. Kimsey and wife Kathy of the Roselane Cemetery Toccoa, Johnny Kimsey of with the Acree-Davis Fu- TOCCOA P.D. Augusta, Clifton Kimsey neral Home in charge of ■ and wife Debbie of Toccoa, the arrangements for Mr. Mark Dover and wife Jan Bryan Stacy Dover. The following incidents In Memory were taken from the Toc- Gary Lynn Fulbright coa Police Department. You were given to us as a shining star whose brilliance Mr. Gary Lynn Ful- Survivors include his March 31 bright, age 67 of Williams step-daughter, Melissa • Offi cers responded to lit our way - Bridge Road, Toccoa Hulsey Rice and husband Locust Street in reference a gift given from God to help passed away Wednesday, Donald of Cornelia; grand- to criminal trespassing. April 8, 2020 at his resi- daughter, Haley Rice; us see how to live with love dence. grandson, Dylan Rice; • Offi cers responded to and grace. A son of the late James nieces, Juanita Bolman, a residence on Myrtle Clyde Fulbright and Mat- Tammy Andrews, Kay Street where a woman tie Roach Fulbright, he McGinn, Jan Crawford, reported that she had We will always grieve for was born Aug. 27, 1952 in and nephew, Scottie Ful- discovered a fi rearm in such a beautiful soul - Stephens County, Georgia bright. her home that wasn't but God graciously let you having lived in Stephens Graveside service was hers. The woman said the and Franklin Counties all held Wednesday, April 8, fi rearm likely belonged to leave the most beautiful his life. He was retired 2020 at New Hope Baptist an indivdual who had an memories for our hearts to from Coats and Clark, a Church Cemetery with the outstanding warrant. Of- keep till we meet again. member of New Hope Bap- Rev. David Sosebee offici- fi cers to the fi rearm to the tist Church and was the ating. A memorial service police department and last member of his imme- may be planned for a later placed it in an evidence Happy Birthday, diate family. date. locker. In addition to his par- Online condolences Baby Boy. ents, he was preceded in may be left for the family April 1 We miss you so much. death by his wife, Barbara at www.acree-davisfh.- • Arrested: Emily L. Stansell, Scott Fulbright; sisters, com. 30; DUI, Possession of We love you, Myrlene Taylor, Wylene Acree-Davis Funeral a Schedule I controlled Joshua David Payne Griffin, Nina Fulbright Home was in charge of the Mom, Dad, and Taylor substance, weaving over April 17, 1979 - May 12, 2004 668057-5 and bother, Harlon Ful- arrangements for Mr. roadway. bright. Gary Lynn Fulbright. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 THE TOCCOA RECORD 7A ■ 8A THE TOCCOA RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 ■

• OUR VIEW QUOTE OF THE WEEK • YOUR VIEW • ON YOUR PAYROLL For us, thank God, faith, love and new life • COLUMNS managed to survive the week an • CARTOONS “ Easter season none of us will ever forget.” • OUR MISSION – Phil Hudgins

OUR VIEW Life, love and faith persist in face ■ of natural and unnatural storms Stephens responds ractically every day for So they moved the date to tea in place of unleavened The people of Toccoa-Ste- Tuesday. almost fi ve weeks, my wife April 11, with plans to renew bread and wine. phens County continue to Their work and efforts Pand I watched two deter- their vows — with brides- Easter night and early Mon- step up and help out during were downright heroic. mined bluejays build a nest in maids, groomsmen, parents, day morning, a storm of enor- times of trouble. The work of the county the V of an oak tree outside our friends and relatives—on Sept mous dimensions, one carrying It has been well docu- road crew, men called out den window. 13 at the same venue. tornadoes, heavy winds and mented recently that our at 4 a.m. just moments after They showed up ear- The wedding was rain, swept across the South. family members, friends the tornado had passed, was ly, usually by daybreak, small. Not even the Many died. and neighbors in the health- remarkable on Whispering to begin their labor. parents could attend. Thankfully, everyone in our care profession have gone Pines Drive. Working together, they There was a young family emerged unscathed. beyond their normal duties Dozens of huge trees brought in twig after minister, who was Jessica and Josh were snug and risks in the everyday blocked the well-traveled twig, pine straw after rushed into ordina- in a cabin in the mountains of conduct of their jobs dur- road, but the county road pine straw to place in tion just six days be- North Carolina as the storm ing the ongoing coronavirus men, chainsaws roaring, had the V. fore. There were two passed over. pandemic. the thoroughfare cleared for They apparently friends. In about a year, both of them Every heartfelt accolade two-lane traffi c by the sunlit took most afternoons And there was Wal- will be master's graduates in these people receive during hours. off. ly, the couple's golden architecture from the Univer- this dangerous time is mer- In each of the county’s Between their visits, retriever puppy, who sity of Virginia. Their future is ited. hardest-hit areas these help- unfortunately, nearly served as ring bearer, bright. Another cadre of local ers could be found Monday – all of their hard work the symbol of oneness The newborns of our nieces residents can be added to Nub Garland Road, Pine Villa had fallen or blown to Phil tied around his neck. stayed safe, Rebecca and Della the rolls who deserve our Drive, Whispering Pines, De- the ground by unsym- Hudgins On Palm Sunday, still in the hospital, Hannah utmost thanks and apprecia- foor Road, Sunset Road, Rock pathetic winds. But a niece, Hannah, had and Lindy in the basement of tion in this stormy spring Creek Road and others. they didn’t give up. ■ given birth to Lindy an aunt’s home. On the eve of Easter, Sue. The bluejays’ nest remained season. On Sunset Road, broth- My The EF-1 tornado that ers wielding saws cut away they put in a full day's Early in the morn- intact, even though both were ripped through our commu- downed trees off houses work, adding pieces of View ing of Easter Sunday, busy Monday morning adding nity in the pre-dawn hours and automobiles, places of tissue and fl imsy plas- Hannah's sister, Rebec- fi nishing touches. Monday left much devasta- residence where their sisters tic to their foundation ca, not to be outdone, Storms, unfortunately, are tion and heartache in its lived. of twigs, which fi nally stayed became mom to Adella Marion. part of life. debris fi eld. Hart EMC, Georgia Power, put. Both mothers and daughters Some are invisible and lin- Houses damaged and de- TruVista, Windstream, and By the end of the day, their are doing fi ne. gering, forcing people indoors stroyed. Roads blocked by various contractors employed house appeared to be almost Later that morning, my wife to avoid infection. Others come downed trees. to assist them were hacking complete. and I celebrated Easter with and go quickly, like the wind. Electrical and internet trees off power lines, replac- At 11:30 a.m. Easter Eve, our others from our church. Both kinds can be deadly. services disrupted by bro- ing snapped poles and trying granddaughter, Jessica, and It was a totally virtual expe- For us, thank God, faith, love, ken poles and snapped wires. to restore service at seeming- her boyfriend, Josh, repeated rience: worship without fellow- and new life managed to survive Many personal outlooks ly every turn in county roads. their wedding vows in Lexing- ship. the week, an Easter season none and perspectives already And, do not forget the kind- ton, Va. On Maundy Thursday, we of us will ever forget. is the former stretched to the limit by the ness of neighbors during this They were to have married had commemorated the Lord’s (Phil Hudgins senior editor of Community coronavirus dangers and ordeal, some offering their on June 7, but something called Supper, each of us taking half Newspaper Inc. He is retired and shelter in place restrictions basement as shelter for their coronavirus would have object- a vanilla wafer and a tiny lives in Gainesville. were frayed and snapped by next door friends to ward off ed. Tupperware tumbler of sweet ) the tornado. possible injury from the ter- Into this cauldron stepped rible twister and reinforcing the latest action fi gure hero the notion that the simplest types. act of neighborliness is often YOUR VIEW Power and utility crew the best. ■ members,county road crew Be it the invisible threat workers, law enforcement of- of a virus or the more au- fi cers, fi rst responders, fam- dible and physical results of EMA director ily members, friends, neigh- a storm, Stephens County bors and those just wanting proved once again it knows to help were all visible Mon- how to respond in a cri- passes along day morning and again on sis. public health YOUR VIEW information ■ Here is some information passed on to me by the Geogia Department of Public Health. Here are things people should With the increase in num- bers of persons being tested know and undertake these days for Covid-19 by providers at the community level, and case Here are some guidelines that expectantly. results being reported directly may help your reader’s feelings • Have faith which is forsak- to providers and their patients, Nurses at our 13-county on a different fl oor. You are not at this particular time. ing all, I trust Him. we realize that there is some- health departments are fol- to have visitors in your home. • Expect a miracle in every- • Read the Bible, especially times a time lag between a lowing up with positive case Persons in isolation should thing including the sickness and the New Testament. Start with confi rmed positive determina- patients, in their respective remain in isolation until the mandates of the coronavirus. Matthew 1:16. These chapters tion and the reporting of that counties. fever has been gone for at least • God is on His throne and and verses mean a lot to me. confi rmed information on the They are identifying con- 72 hours without taking fever will take care of 7.8 billion peo- • Love, accept and trust in DPH website. tacts and advising them of ac- reducing medications, AND ple in the world. Jesus Christ as your Lord and The DPH website is not tions they need to take. the person’s symptoms have • Memorize scripture verses Savior. He loves all sinners. Fo- real time and some informa- This is the same method that gone away, AND at least seven to assist you in your time of cus on Jesus and the cross. tion submitted by providers to we utilize during outbreaks of days have passed since the date need. Here are a few: “But he He gave His life to save us Georgia Department of Public notifi able diseases throughout symptoms began that endureth to the end shall be from our sings. We must confess Health about positive cases/ the year. NOTE: All three conditions saved.” – Matthew 10:22; But my and repent of these sings. He, deaths may have incomplete or Perhaps as important as the above must be met before going God shall supply all you need with the Holy Spirit, will work incorrect information. number of cases, is the fact back out in public. according to His riches in glory through you. The Holy Spirit The state epidemiology sec- that about 80 percent of the If you have been told by pub- by Christ Jesus,” Philippians speaks through us and other tion must verify all informa- people that are infected with lic health or your health care 4:19; “I can do all things through ways after we are saved. tion before posting to make Covid-19 will have only mild provider that you are a contact Christ which strengtheneth • Have a personal relationship sure the data in the report is as symptoms. of a positive case you must me.” – Philippians 4:13. with Jesus Christ , our Lord and complete as possible. These are the people that quarantine yourself at home. • Love and respect each other. Savior! If you notice at the bot- may still go out in public, come Quarantine means not going • Pray for one another. Talk to Jesus as you would a tom of the county report (on to work and spread the illness out in public and not having Mother told me a long time friend or family. Speak to Him the website), there is an “un- to others. any visitors in your home. ago to pray for other people verbally or silently in your known” total. This is usually We continue to urge people You must do this for 14 days. when trying to go to sleep. heart. He is waiting to hear where cases reside until they to wash their hands, not to During the 14 days you are in It gave me peace and it also from you. can be verifi ed. touch their face and to follow quarantine, you should take worked for me, too. We are sup- “The Lord is near to all who In some instances, you may the governor’s executive order. your temperature two times posed to “pray without ceasing.” call on His named.” Psalms have noticed that county num- Here is the guidance that we each day, and monitor for – 1st Thessalonians 5:16. 145:18. bers change from one report to are passing along to those posi- symptoms of fever, cough, or • Have hope which is, some- Yvonne Canada the next. tive cases and contacts: shortness of breath. one said, holding on praying Toccoa For instance, one county recently showed fi ve cases and Please protect others and fol- If the quarantined person the next report showed only low instructions for isolation experiences any of these symp- three for that county. and quarantine. toms, they shall be considered This is due to correction of You have a contagious dis- a suspected COVID-19 case and information where a patient ease and going out in public should follow the requirements possibly received care, but was can spread the illness to other for isolation (stated above). not their county of residence. people. PLEASE STAY HOME! Symptoms include fever over Our Mission Who We Are Or, perhaps there was a dupli- Do not go out in public. Ask for 100.4, cough or diffi culty cation of patient information. help with supplies - by phone, breathing. The Toccoa Record is published Publisher text or email - from your family, Persons who have been quar- with pride for the people of Ste- The state offi ce is working Tom Law neighbors, or friends. antined and did not develop phens and adjoining counties by very hard with providers to get this corrected. If you have been tested symptoms can resume normal Community Newspapers, Inc., Advertising for COVID-19 and received a activities after 14 days have Athens, GA. We believe that strong Representative To help with the increasing number of cases, District 2 has positive test result, you were passed. newspapers build strong commu- Brandi Whitmire instructed by your health care If at any time, while in isola- nities – “Newspapers get things reassigned some district staff to assist with contact tracing. provider or public health offi - tion or quarantine, your condi- done!” Our primary goal is to pub- Staff Writer cial to isolate at home. Isolation tion worsens call your health lish distinguished and profi table J. Todd Truelove We now have a person dedicated to following up with EMS means that you must keep away care provider. If you develop community-oriented newspapers. from other people. severe symptoms, call 911 – Dis- This mission will be accomplished Classifi ed Advertising and other fi rst responders who may have been exposed. This means that you must trict 2 Public Health. District through the teamwork of profes- Theresa Kelley stay in a part of your house 2 includes Stephens, Banks, sionals dedicated to truth, integrity, Another person is dedicated to setting up testing at our away from other family mem- Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, loyalty, quality and hard work. Legals bers. You can do this by staying Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lump- Theresa Kelley Specimen Point of Collection in one room preferably with a kin, Rabun, Towns, Union and Tom Wood, Chairman Circulation (SPOC). bathroom that nobody else will White counties. Dink NeSmith, President Theresa Others have been working use. Danielle Rhodes Alan NeSmith, Regional Publisher Kelley with our epidemiology team to contact providers and patients If you live in a two-story Stephens County EMA to check information and trace house, you can stay on one Director contacts. fl oor and your family can stay THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 OPINION/COMMUNITY NEWS THE TOCCOA RECORD 9A ■ An emergency shelter plan that really came together At about 2:45 a.m. Mon- hand moves in fi ts and calls and whistles to join to leave the comfort of fall to grab Pongo by the ness item. day morning our intricate- starts. us in the emergency shel- his broken-in-just-right collar and drag him into “You’re not going to ly crafted, fi nely honed The early going was ter area (ESA). bed adjacent to the living the ESA which was now believe this,” I said to and never rehearsed emer- fi ne as it was undertaken Yes, our plan had al- room television. fi lled with two humans Karen who was hunched gency preparedness plan with houselights on so we ways included our two No amount of calling and two large size dogs, into the small space be- at 102 Low Creek Drive could see what canines joining or cajoling could get them a capacity that prevented tween the cabinets and was activated to a musi- we were doing. us in the ESA. to budge a single inch us from closing the door. commode, “but I might cal score of dual screech- Flashlights It had not in- further under their own I slid Lucy to the side need my glasses. I don’t ing weather alerts on our in and working. cluded the fact accord. and kneed Pongo further want to be wandering cell phones. Check. they would re- A note here – the ESA back toward the toilet to around in the aftermath Karen and I leaped Cell phones fuse the offer. into which we were try- gain another six inches of a tornado without any into action gathering in and working, But, they did. ing to stuff them is the clearance which allowed glasses.” much-needed supplies Karen’s turned Lucy, the exact same room where the door to be closed. She rolled her eyes at like fl ashlights, cell to a live weather younger of the they are bathed twice a Now exhausted, with me which really meant phones, footwear and broadcast via the two dogs, did year. sweat streaming from “if the tornado was re- clothing in case we were internet which acknowledge And, they don’t like every pore, Karen and ally here it would have trapped in our emergency was working. that something bathing. I collapsed into semi- already blasted your shelter – the bathroom Check. strange was The storm was quickly comfortable sitting posi- doofus self into the off the inside hallway – My pillow just underway and gaining strength and it tions with me wondering stratosphere,” but came for more than a few min- in case I wanted Tom she did manage was really time for all of if it would have been less out sounding like “do you utes. to take a nap. to make it part us to hunker down, so the life-threatening to have even know where your The plan, in truth hast- Check. Law the way into the humans had to take mat- ridden out the tornado glasses are?” ily devised the previous Feeling pretty ■ hallway before ters into their own hands. warning in the comfort In fact I did and then afternoon after multiple good despite the hunkering down I performed a dead of my own bed. executed an intricate plan reports that bad, stormy howling wind, My in her own de- lift of Lucy that would We took in our ESA of exfi ltration from the weather was indeed a thunder and View fensive position have made Paul Ander- surroundings for a few ESA followed by a race probability in the wee lightning, Karen in which her son proud and carried/ moments everyone seem- down the hallway to the morning hours, went off and I settled in, 65-pound body dragged her into the ESA. ingly settled in. kitchen table and back in like clockwork. soon to realize that two becomes like a hunk of Karen, adrenaline That’s when it oc- record time. Well, sort of like clock- important members of lead. clearly roaring through curred to me that I had There is nothing like a work if your clock is an the household were ab- Pongo, the old man her body, shrugged off the forgotten one last essen- plan that really comes to- old model whose minute sent, having spurned our of the dog duo, refused effects of a living room tial emergency prepared- gether. Public spurring its own renewal during pandemic ‘Tis the season for re- like a new business and co-founder of Keller some new topic. Another six will pass be- paste. Brushing my teeth newal. That’s no less true “3.) more knowledge Williams Realty, writes, But all of us can use fore most schools would was already a habit; now for the most bizarre spring “You didn’t ever lack “this pervasive idea that a smidge of discipline to have let out for the sum- twice a day I am reminded in memory. the time, you lacked the the successful create or identify mer. to take a vitamin. This column focuses on discipline” person is the prompts in our The bad news: We’re 40 My success rate since public policy and reforms That’s an unforgiving ‘disciplined per- lives that can an- percent through the peri- using a tiny bit of disci- to improve it. But the best message. It also betrays a son’ who leads a chor a new habit. od of suddenly rejiggered pline to put the vitamin reform is the one policy- misunderstanding of how ‘disciplined life’ And time – for those observing bottle in a useful place is makers need not pursue, people are spending their (is) a lie.” here’s the thing: the school calendar, any- 100%. Building a habit because the public took time. In my home, with That’s from Consciously or way – it would have taken of regular exercise is not the initiative to reform both parents working vir- Keller’s 2012 not, for better or to form a good new habit. coming along quite so themselves: to spur their tually and assisting with book, “The One worse, we’re all The good news: There’s well … but I tell myself I own renewal. both children’s education Thing.” He goes forming new hab- still time to make a small, still have time. If only it were that and performing the usual on to write, its as our lives relatively easy, but none- Harangues about disci- easy, right? chores, it sure doesn’t feel “success is not a are upended. theless positive change. pline and (another trigger Besides the usual ob- like we have a lot more marathon of dis- Keller Here’s an example of word) willpower notwith- stacles, this quarantine time. ciplined action” points to research the smallest kind. I have standing, it is good to has upended routines But the biggest misun- but “a sprint fu- indicating a new long failed at the seem- have a positive personal and more. Frayed nerves derstanding here – and eled by discipline Kyle habit – at least, ingly simple task of tak- goal amid the bad news in are proving sensitive to the most “triggering” just long enough Wingfield an intentional ing a multivitamin every the world. suggestions we spend part here for the folks for habit to kick one – can’t be day (lest you get the im- The bad news will get this time seeking self- with those frayed nerves in and take over.” ■ formed in the pression I’m some sort of worse as the virus’ toll improvement. Consider a – concerns the word disci- Summoning My commonly cited habit-building machine). peaks. viral tweet circulating in pline. newfound wells 21 days. Rather, Given the pandemic, Find something small my social networks (punc- The implication is that of discipline to View it takes about 66 and the greater demand and positive to keep in tuation original): anyone who hasn’t signifi - signifi cantly bet- days on average. for good health but less- front of you. We’ll all be “If you don’t come out cantly bettered his life in ter one’s life is Almost 10 weeks. ened convenience of fresh better for it. of this quarantine with the past four weeks has probably a losing game. Do the math: Already, foods, I tried again. (Kyle Wingfi eld is either: what amounts to a char- Most of us won’t “disci- four weeks have passed My prompt? Placing president and CEO of “1.) a new skill acter fl aw. pline” our way to becom- since most of Georgia’s the bottle of vitamins in the Georgia Public Policy “2.) starting what On the contrary, Gary ing a painter, starting a public school buildings the same cup where I keep Foundation: www.geor- you’ve been putting off Keller, the chairman business or mastering were closed. my toothbrush and tooth- giapolicy.org.)

Hope Center Martin: Avid quilter to offer aid with Census, turned mask-maker stimulus checks FROM A1 into contact. The Hope Center, locat- "It's not like an N95 ed on Whitman Street, will As such, Beavers said mask," Martin said, "but offer assistance for people she asked if Martin it's still going to protect fi lling out the U.S. Census could quilt some face them from getting drop- and trying to secure a CO- coverings for the health- lets in their face." VID-19 stimulus check. care workers, and Martin Her creative process is The assistance will be agreed to take the assign- two-fold. held Monday, Wednesday ment. Martin said that she and Saturday from 10 a.m. Martin said that she's spends one day cutting to noon. been quilting for almost and preparing the fabric. The assistance will be her entire life and the The next day is all sew- carried out in full com- move to crafting masks ing. pliance with the current an easy one. "These (masks) are COVID-19 safety recom- "I've been a quilter for durable and they can be mendations by the Centers 30 years," Martin said. washed," Martin said. for Disease Control (CDC). Coming from France "They're reusable." The service is for those and, later, Ireland, Mar- Martin said she’s ex- individuals who need to tin said that her passion perienced no problems register online in order for the art of quilting with fabric supplies, but to receive their stimulus began at age 3, when she the elastic materials to check. began learning the skill wrap around the ears These are people who from her "grandmere" were more troublesome to have not fi led income tax- (grandmother) who was a fi nd because of an elastic es and who do not have a seamstress. shortage. bank account on fi led with She said she had "We've went to using the Internal Revue Service moved to Florida before hair ties sometimes," Mar- or Social Security Admin- coming to Stephens tin said. istration. County. "This is my thanks to In order to fi ll out the "We came to Georgia everyone for their servic- Census form, individu- because it's kind of like es and their diligent tire- als will need to bring the back home," Martin said. less work," Martin said. Census paperwork mailed A registered nurse, Though health compli- This is a trio of masks for healthcare workers manufactured by Carol Martin, a resi- to them at their home ad- Martin said her experi- cations have prevented dent of the Town of Martin. ence made the choice to her from continuing to quilt the masks a natural volunteer at Open Arms, She goes all hours of the Arms during its operat- move. Martin praised the ser- day. She doesn't turn any- ing hours should call Low-Cost Spay/Neuter "I remember as being vices offered there. thing down." fi rst to 706-886-0940 to en- a nurse there were times She said she had been "It's not just medicine sure availability. Surgery for Your Pet you just wanted to put wondering if such a they donate," Martin your head down and cry," service was provided in said. $20 Martin said. Stephens County and dis- Beavers said that Mar- "I understand what covered it from an Open tin has a "heart for indi- Thanks they're going through and Arms volunteer who was gents." having to watch people in an aerobics class with "She (Martin) is very to Our die," she said. her. steeped in her Irish cul- Ca ll 706-282-3275 At fi rst, she was unsure Country’s "I went there and they ture," Beavers said. For a n Appoin tment or to lea rn m ore if healthcare facilities took me on," Martin said. "For Carol, this (mask Veterans would accept the masks. "It's (Open Arms) making) has really be- 488117 *A va ila ble for Stephen s Cou n ty res id en ts* But with Open Arms’ very vital," Martin said. come what she does all acceptance of them, Mar- "The clients we've seen... day," Beavers said. tin went at it and over a there's so many. There Beavers said Open span of two weeks, quilt- are so many people that Arms prioritized provided more than 600 of the are going without health ing the masks for the face coverings. care." healthcare workers and "We've given a couple "The clients are not public services such as of batches to the hospi- all poor," she said. "They policemen and fi refi ght- tal," Martin said. come from all walks of ers, but members of the The quilted face cover- life and they are very ap- public could obtain one ings use a thick fabric preciative." from the clinic if sup- – with a fi ltering fabric "Sherry Beavers is plies allow. inside – to protect their just astonishing," Martin She advised anyone wearers and others with said. "She's basically run- interested in obtaining a

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The EF 1 tornado that swept through Stephens County early Monday morning produced much damage. Here, Wal- A snapped utility pole and downed power line onto Jor- lace Nails cuts a tree off a damaged automobile at his sister’s residence on Sunset Road near its intersection with dan Road near Liberty Elementary School was the scene Davis Road. early Monday morning.

This tree across a fence was just the start of the devastation found on hard-hit Whispering Pines Drive just off Highway 17.

By late in the day Monday, utility crews, mobilized in the pre-dawn hours, were working feverishly to restore service to thousands of Stephens County residents. This At left, a jumble of downed trees block Preacher Savage Road near the base of Currahee Mountain. At right, the was the scene at the intersection of Old Liberty Road twister swept through this low place near Ogg’s Branch on Highway 17 South. and Collier Road near Liberty Elementary School.

The driver of this vehicle was confronted with the challenge of trees downed across Nub Garland Road on Monday morning. 2B THE TOCCOA RECORD CHURCH NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 ■ This devotional and Church Directory are made possible by these businesses who encourage you to attend the worship service of your choice.

Branches of Christ Calvary Temple of Church – Sunday Fellowship - 132 Deliverance - Old school 10 am, Hill Street Baptist Childs St., Martin. Mill Road, Morning worship at Church – 151 S. Hill Sunday worship 11 Eastanollee. 11 am St., Rev. Paul am, Rev. Charles G. Garrison, pastor, Carnes Creek Baptist Rausch, Confidence United 706-886-4840. Church – 1655 706-779-3085. Methodist Church – Carnes Creek Road. 9044 Highway 17, Highpoint Bethel Holiness Chauga Baptist Avalon, Community Church – 860 Oak Church - Rev. 706-282-0499. Worship – Located at Valley Road. Matthew Crain, pas - the corner of tor, 864-647-5150. Crossroads Highpoint Ave. and Broad River Baptist Missionary Baptist Davis Ave. Church - Christ Fellowship Church - 1660 Eastanollee. Church - 3273 Whispering Pines Hurricane Grove Highway 17, Road, 706-779-3644. Baptist Church – Broad River Baptist 706-282-7345. Martin, GA., Rev. Church - South Currahee Baptist – William Trimier, pas - Fairview Road, Christ’s Redeeming 1977 Highway 184. tor. Lavonia, Roger Rivers, Love Ministries – pastor, 706-283-7292. 285 Stephen Drive, Deercourt CME – 34 Last Time Ministries - Cedric Carter, pastor, Deercourt Private 706-491-5062. Calvary Baptist 404-247-5590 or e- Drive on north Red Church – East Tugalo mail Rock Road, Toccoa. Lighthouse Church – Street. Christredeeminglove@gmai Rev. Veronica R. On Jordan Road, turn l.com. The church is Smith, pastor. on the first right which non-denominational. is Pressley Drive. The Ebenezer Baptist church is the last Clark’s Creek Baptist Church - 49 Rose building on the right. Lane, Rev. Andy Childs, pastor, Liberty Baptist – 127 706-886-9300, Fairgrounds Road in www.ebenezerbaptist Toccoa. Visit .com . www.libertybaptistchu rchtoccoa.com , 706- Eastanollee Baptist 297-7174. John LaFevers, pastor, 706-886-5293. Church – Rev. Ricky Sunday Worship serv - McFarlin, pastor. Liberty Hill Baptist ice 4 pm, Check out Church - Highway the church online at Tates Creek Baptist – 145, Eastanollee. Rev. Encounter Church newlifetoccoa. com . Church – 6461 243 Collier Rd., Cody Kelley, pastor, Highway 184, Rev. Toccoa, 706-886- 706-779-2922 or e- North Trinity Baptist Jerrell Beatty, pastor, 1100, mail liberty - Church – 43 706-282-0634. encountertoccoa.com , hil - l Northside Dr., Services: Sun. 10:30 - baptist Stephen Harris, pastor, Toccoa Church of Encounter Kids ages 3- @windstream.net . 706-599-6733. Christ – 398 5 and 6-12; Wed. Highway 123 North Encounter students Living Hope Worship Old Toccoa Baptist (at the corner of (youth) Royal Ranger – On Center Church – 122 N. Orlando Drive), Will Boys Clubs, M Pact Highway 106, Ted Black Mountain Rd., Mayhue, Evangelist, Girls Clubs, Encounter Armour, pastor. Rev. Todd McCollum, 706-886-7306. small groups for adults pastor, 706-244-2156. (contact church for Loving Life The Pointe – 111 locations). Nursery Fellowship/The Pleasant Hill Baptist Fieldcrest Drive, provided free. Join us Outpour at Loving Church – Eastanollee, Chad on facebook live every Life – The church has 706-356-8558 . Smith, pastor, visit, Sun. changed its name to www.thepointecog. The Outpour at Loving Potter’s House com , 706-886-3827. Life. Worship services Lavonia East Church Worship Center - – 706-356-8807 or held at its new loca - 515 W. Spring St., Toccoa Christian 706-599-3236. tion, 418 N. Pond St. Sunday service 10 am Church - 49 Ramsey and 6 pm; Wednesday Road, (behind Toccoa Ellis Chapel C.M.E. Love Walk Ministries 7 pm, 706-886-0908. Chevrolet) Gary Church - Highway – The ministry Phillips, Minister. 106 in Carnesville, accepts donations of Reach Out Time Sunday morning Bible 706-779-7145. adult diapers in all Church – On Price School 9:30, Service sizes and senior aid Road, Martin. Travis 10:45. 678-906-8886 Faith Community products. For more Rucker, pastor. www.ToccoaChristian Church - 4749 information, call Church.com or Vickery St. (Highway Cindy Love at Refuge Baptst Camp – www.facebook.com/ 77), Lavonia. Dr. 706-982-0222. 2303 Prospect Road, toccoachristianchurch Chuck Zellner, pastor, Carnesville, southern 706-356-1228 or e- Martin Baptist Sunday worship 10:30 Toccoa Creek Baptist mail Church - 751 Red am. There is special Church – 1635 Falls luckyangels@windstre Hollow Road, Martin, singing and preaching. Road, Rev. Joey am.net . Mark Thomas, Pastor, Whitlock, pastor. 706-779-2424. Restoration Anointed Fair Play Baptist Worship and Tom’s Creek Baptist – Harbert Church Mt. Bethel Church of Praise Center - 21 Church – On Valley Road, Rev. God - 1668 Talmadge White Oak Road, Highway 145, Martin. Robert Blackwell, pas - Drive, 706-886-2986. Lavonia. Rev. Wayne Marcus, tor, 706-779-3714, pastor. 706-244-8375 or Mt. Pleasant Baptist Restoration World 706-716-2645. – Roy Church Outreach Center - Toccoa Assembly of Bainey, pastor. Sunday services 10 God – 696 Rothell First Alliance Church 706-886-4090 am and 6 pm, Food Rd. in Toccoa. of Toccoa – Across and clothes are given tagfamily.org. Find us from Walmart - Rev. Mt. Sinai Fire away on Sundays and on FaceBook. Sunday Brian Rockwell, Lead Baptized Holiness Wednesday. School @ 9:45 am Pastor; 706-886-5948. Church - 607 S. with free coffee & con- Visit FACToccoa to Broad St., Toccoa. Revelation Chapel – nections. Sunday wor- find out more! Bill Nicely, pastor, 910 Chapel Road, ship and TAGKids@ 706-491-3404. Martin. Church pastor 10:45 am. Sunday First Baptist Church and teachers are Prayer service @ 6 pm. of Toccoa - 475 E. Mt. Zion Baptist Broadus Taylor and Mon @ 6 pm Emerge Tugaloo St., Rev. Church - 411 W. Marvin Wilbanks, Student Ministries. David Ritcey, pastor, Whitman St., 706-356-1964. Wed. at 7 pm M Pack 706-886-6822 or visit 706-886-5341. Girls Clubs, Royal . www.fbctoccoa.org Rock Creek Baptist Ranger Boys Clubs Mullins Ford Baptist Church - 3729 Rock and Adult Class. Pastor First United Church – Creek Road/ Lester Cowan - 706- Methodist Church 706-779-2286. Brookhaven Circle, 391-3911 of Toccoa –333 706-779-5140. Tugalo St., Rev. Brent New Birth Greater of Toccoa Presbyterian White, senior pastor. – Toccoa Ministries Rock Quarry C.H. Church-ECO - 105 www.toccoafirstumc.o Teddy Cowans, pas - Church - 2357 Rock E. Tugalo St., down- rg , 706-886-9446. tor, 1-864-364-7021. Quarry Circle, town Toccoa, Rev. 706-886-6059. Paul Rettew, pastor, Friendship Baptist New Covenant 706-886-3680, - 244 Sage - Church Worship Center Safe Harbor Church Sunday worship 10:55 St., Toccoa, Rev. 407 N. Broad St., an of God - 377 Davis am, Damion Hutchins, interdenominational Road, Eastanollee, www.toccoapresbyteri pastor. worship center. 706-779-5538. anchurch.org

Fresh Fire Fellowship New Beginnings Shiloh Baptist The Springs - Formerly – 40 Holiness Church Christian of Church – On Lake the Toccoa Rd., Toccoa. Steve Lavonia – 303 N. Louise Rd., Craig Pentecostal Holiness Powers, pastor. Pond St. across from Brown, pastor. Church, 58 Rothell 706-963-9605. Toccoa Elementary Road in Toccoa, 706- School. Mary Ann Sunnyside Baptist 297-3101 or visit on Full Gospel Baptist Upton, pastor, Church Church – 1154 Mize Facebook at Church - 387 Childs service every Sunday Road, Dr. Jesse www.facebook. com/thes- St., Martin, at 11 am. Colbert, pastor, pringsoftoccoa and the 706-779-5965. 706-573-8172. church’s web site at New Covenant CME www.thespringsoftocc Iglesia de Dios Church – 502 North Sunshine United oa.org. Holcomb Drive, Ebenezer – 109 Methodist Church – Design Point, Toccoa. Martin, a new church Dr. Bill Hyndman, Trinity CME Church - Alejandro Martinez, formed in a consoli - pastor, 706-297-7564. 329 W. Franklin St., pastor. dation of Bethlehem- 706-886-6743. Burns and Cleveland St. James United Gateway Community CME churches. Rev. Methodist Church – Trinity Evangelical Chapel – 2624 James Jackson, pastor, 900 Mize Road, Rev. Lutheran Church – Highway 17 South, Rev. Leon C. Moore, Rick Gillian, pastor, 4041 Highway 17, Don Scott, pastor, president elder, 706-779-7646 Eastanollee, Rev. Pentecostal faith- Kenneth W. Carter, Roland Vega, pastor, based church. presiding prelate, Call St. Mary’s Catholic 706-886-6723, 706-963-1071. Loneal Boyd - 706- Church - 231 Rothell Sunday Worship at 716-1018, Larry Jones Grace Baptist Church Road Extension, 10:45 a.m . - 706-599-0074, 706-886-2819. - 157 Moore Circle, Thomas Richie - 706- Tugalo Baptist Eastanollee, one mile 244-3830 or James St. Matthias Church – 2601 East south of the junction Jackson - 678-936- Episcopal Church - Silver Shoals Road, of the Toccoa Bypass 1077. and Highway 17. 995 E. Tugalo St., Rev. Harris Pressley, 706-886-4413. pastor. 706-779-2045 Mike Davis, pastor. New Day Worship or 706-491-0000. Center – 37 County Grace Fellowship of S t. Thomas the Farm Road Extension. Toccoa – 201 Apostle Anglican The Voice of Hope Rev. Anthony Coley, Alewine Dr., Toccoa, Church - 1636 Mud (Seventh Day pastor. a non-denominational Creek Road, Alto. Rev. Adventist Church) – church. Visit online at Georgan Geddings, 633 Sage St., New Hope Baptist www.gracefe pastor, 706-894-2422 toccoa22.adventistchu Church - 706-886- l lowsh or go online at rchconnect.org. 706- 6024 or visit the web iptoccoa.org , 706- stthomasapa.org. 886-3800. site at 963-0120 or e-mail www.newhopetoccoa contact@gracefe St. Timothy Orthodox Zebulon Baptist – .org l lowsh Christian Church - 1083 W. Currahee St., iptoccoa.org. 722 Collins Road, Rev. Rev. John Thomas, New Life Community Jacob Kulp, pastor, pastor, 706-886-8270 Fellowship – In the Greater Hope Baptist 706-778-6492. or e-mail old Stovall Building at Church – 920 zebulon1@windstream 3 Mize Road, Toccoa, Greater Hope Road, Salvation Army .net. Church web site Martin. Rev. Michael Church – 306 E. www.zebulonbc. com S lli THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 THE TOCCOA RECORD B3 CLASSIFIED EXPAND YOUR REACH REGION-WIDE! To Place your ad call 706-886-9476 Make Your or FAX 706-886-2161 Classiﬁ eds Stand GET RESULTS $ Up And Sing With Choose from 18 Newspapers for the ﬁ rst 10 words, $.25 each additional word. These Specials in Northeast Georgia & 11.00 Western North Carolina Bold words 50 cents / per word / insertion

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Toccoa. ■ Paternal grandparents Duckworth are Althea Colbert and Brianna Duckworth Lawson Larry Mack of Toccoa. of Toccoa announces the Jon and Alyssa Lawson Great-grandparents birth of a daughter, Scar- of Toccoa announce the are Liz Colbert and Paula lett Elizabeth Duckworth, birth of a daughter, Kirby Taylor of Toccoa. on Oct. 24, 2019, at Ste- Gayle Lawson, on Oct. 22, Zamarion Elcondo has phens County Hospital. 2019, at Stephens County four siblings: McKenzie She weighed 7 pounds, Hospital. Mack, 14; Alania May- 9 ounces at birth. She weighed 6 pounds, ﬁ eld, 12; Zadie Mack, 7; Maternal grandparents 14 ounces at birth. and Zyan Mack, 2. are Jackie Duckworth of Maternal grandparents Habersham County, and are Daniel and Nancy Payne the late Phyllis Allanna O'Lone of Lilburn. Stone Vaughn and Duckworth. Paternal grandparents Brooke Payne of Eas- are Terry Lawson and Au- tanollee announce the Wilkins drey Hunter of Toccoa. birth of a daughter, Kirsty Wright and Kirby Gayle has two Layla Jayde Vaughn, on Tyler Wilkins of Toccoa siblings; Amber, 6, and Oct. 24, 2019, at Stephens announce the birth of a Kinsley, 4. County Hospital. son, Zander Lee Wilkins, She weighed 6 pounds on Nov. 8, 2019, at Ste- Mack at birth. phens County Hospital. Courtney Wigley and Maternal grandpar- He weighed 6 pounds Zane Mack of Toccoa ents are Billy and Audra and an ounce at birth. announce the birth of a Payne of Eastanollee. Maternal grandson, Zamarion Elcondo Paternal grandparents parents are Cindy and Mack, on Oct. 23, 2019, at are Mitch Vaughn of Charles Wright of Toc- Stephens County Hospi- Louisville, and Bridget coa. tal. Wright of Clarkesville. Paternal grandparents He weighed 7 pounds, Great-grandparents are Paula Wilkins and 3 ounces at birth. are Perry and Sue David- Jon Winters of Toccoa. Maternal grandpar- son of Alto, and Janice Zander Lee has one ents are Libby Wilburn Davis-Craine of Westmin- sibling, Zoey Wright, 8.

Showing the colors A clear blue sky, coupled with the yellow blooms of a Cherokee Rose and the red, white and blue of the American ﬂ ag ﬂ ying in the breeze, made for a colorful scene on the lawn of the historic Stephens County Courthouse on Monday afternoon.

BIRTH Toccoa DAR elects ■ Gastley new slate of offi cers Savannah Munroe and Caleb Gastley of Toccoa The Toccoa chapter of eral's Message, Na- announce the birth of a the Daughters of Ameri- tional Defender, Indian daughter, Rhenlee Reece can Revolution (DAR) Minute,Conservation Gastley, on Dec. 2, 2019, at recently elected a slate of Moment and the Women's Stephens County Hospital. new offi cers to serve in the Issue. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 2020 through 2022 years. Chaplain Linda Hogsed ounces at birth. They are Paige Dooley, gave the chaplain’s report. Maternal grandparents regent; Linda Hogsed, Margo Taylor, recording are Derek and Jennifer chaplain; Margo Taylor, re- secretary, reported on the Munroe of Habersham cording secretary; Marge minutes of previous meet- County. McNeill, correspond- ings. Paternal grandparents ing secretary; Kathleen Peggy Saum, registrar, are Marie Gastley and the Townsend, treasurer; Peg- presented the registrar's late Hollis Gastley of Toc- gy Saum, registrar; and report. coa. DiAnne Collins, historian/ Under old business, the Rhenlee Reece has one librarian. chapter was informed that sibling, Cohen Gastley, 2. The position of vice re- members met and toured gent remains vacant. the Banks County Historic The new offi cers were Courthouse on March 5. seats. Each one signifi es a elected during a Thursday, The Georgia State Soci- moment in the treasured April 2 meeting. ety's State Conference was history of the country, Due to the coronavirus cancelled. each one a witness to our (Covid-19) pandemic, the The Toccoa chapter will past. chapter held the meeting sponsor a chair for the The donation will be via teleconference. President General's Proj- recognized on the Presi- Regent Paige Dooley ect by sponsoring a seat in dent General's Donor Rec- called the meeting to order Constitutional Hall with a ognition Wall and will and welcomed members $300 donation. make a difference as the and called the roll. The rows of chairs in DAR works to restore, re- She had previously Constitutional Hall repre- upholster and research the given members links sent so much more than seats in the storied audito- to the President Gen- merely a collection of rium. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWS THE TOCCOA RECORD 5B ■ It’s time to think tomatoes Spring is in full swing than 5.2 or so I would rec- a large supply of ripe fruit here in Stephens County ommend fi nding another at once for canning. and with that comes gar- area to plant the tomatoes Indeterminate varieties dening season. for this year or simply set fruit clusters along a Let’s talk a little bit plant them in a raised bed vine stem that continues to about one of the most or pots. grow all season. They will popular vegetable plants Our soil sample results continue to produce fruit, grown here in Georgia. will also give you a de- if harvested, throughout Tomatoes are consid- tailed fertilization sched- the season until fi rst frost. ered by many to be the ule for you to follow so you Bush varieties do best most prized vegetable provide the plant with the when staked or grown in by most avid gardeners. optimal amount of fertil- cages, but vine types must This is for a good izer at the right be given support. reason. Tomatoes times to ensure If plants are to be are a major di- quality growth staked or trellised, space etary source of and fruit produc- them 24 inches apart in the antioxidant tion. rows 4 to 6 feet apart. Al- lycopene, which Because though it requires more has been linked tomatoes are work initially, staking to many health susceptible to makes caring for toma- benefi ts, includ- diseases, viruses toes easier and keeps the ing reduced risk and insects, some plant’s leaves from con- of heart disease varieties have tacting the ground and de- and cancer. been bred or creases chances of disease. They are also hybridized to Staking can be done us- a great source of be resistant to ing commercially available vitamin C, potas- certain pests. cages or by using 6-foot sium, folate, and Thad This is a very tall, 1-inch square wooden vitamin K. There Glenn important thing stakes. Drive wooden are many things to keep in mind stakes into the ground that come into ■ when purchasing about 1 foot deep and 4 to play to grow a Extension tomato plants and 6 inches from the trans- quality crop of can make disease plants. Spring is the time when black bears like this one rouse themselves from hibernation tomatoes in your Notes management eas- Heavy twine or strips of and leave their dens. garden. ier. Verticillium cloth can be used to tie the When selecting Wilt, Fusarium plants to the stake about a site to plant tomatoes, Wilt, Tobacco Mosaic every 10 inches vertically ensure the area gets at Virus, Early Blight, and as the plants grow. Toma- Spring brings out bears least 8 hours of sunlight a Tomato Spotted Wilt are toes will benefi t from 2-3 day for optimum growth. all common diseases of to- inches of mulch placed Sightings of Georgia’s an education program de- you willing to adapt to liv- Tomatoes prefer soil that matoes. around their stems. Mulch- native black bears typi- veloped by bear biologists ing near bears? is well-drained with a pH Resistance to these ing should be done soon cally begin to pick up in from each of the 15 state “Let’s be proactive in the range of 6.0 to 6.8 pests is usually listed on after transplanting. the spring. wildlife agencies that and ensure there is noth- for optimal growth. the plant label. I defi nitely A material such as These sightings are make up the Southeast- ing around our home or Taking a soil test of recommend purchasing weed-free straw, chopped normal, and are to be ex- ern Association of Fish business that will attract your garden area and sub- resistant varieties if pos- leaves, or wood chips can pected across our state, and Wildlife Agencies bears and serve as a ‘free mitting it to us here at the sible. When selecting a make an excellent mulch according to the Georgia (SEAFWA). lunch,’” says Hammond. extension offi ce is the only tomato variety, it is also and will help conserve Department of Natural The program, an- “Providing bears a way to assess the soil pH important to understand moisture, reduce weed Resources’ Wildlife Re- chored by the website meal might initially seem and nutrient levels of your its growth habit. growth, and lower the sources Division. www.bearwise.org, offers harmless, but bears that soil. Determinate tomato chances of disease. Where have the bears citizens specifi c, detailed, continue to have access If you need instructions varieties grow in a more Tomatoes need about been? and high-quality informa- to human-provided foods on how to take a sample, compact bush form and 1 to 2 inches of water per Hibernating, that’s tion, starting with the Six often become dependent feel free to call me. If the produce most of their crop week depending on the where. BearWise Basics: upon people for food, soil pH is too low, typically at one time. You can har- type of soil they are grow- Many Georgia black • Never feed or ap- sometimes leading to lime is applied to raise the vest all of the fruit in two ing in. If rainfall does not bears, especially fe- proach bears: Feeding destructive and poten- pH. Applying it now would to fi ve pickings and then provide this quantity, wa- males with young cubs, bears (intentionally or tially harmful behavior, not be overly benefi cial for pull up the plants. ter plants thoroughly once have spent the last sev- unintentionally) trains which can eventually lead this growing season. Determinate varieties or twice per week. eral months, from about them to approach homes to their own demise. We Lime typically takes often produce an early Consider using drip ir- Thanksgiving to now, in a and people for more food. want to avoid this cycle,” several months to work crop, so you will want to rigation or soaker hoses state of dormancy (biolo- Bears will defend them- he said. into the soil profi le and plant successive plantings around your plants. These gists refer to this as “tor- selves if a person gets too The black bear is a raise the pH so it is best in order to harvest toma- methods will help conserve por”). close, so don’t risk your symbol of Georgia’s natu- applied in the fall or win- toes over an extended pe- moisture and avoid disease During this annual safety and theirs! ral diversity, the only bear ter for a spring planted riod of time with this type problems. phase of a bear’s life cy- • Secure food, garbage found in the state and garden. of tomato. Determinate (Thad Glenn is an cle, normal processes like and recycling: Food and a conservation success If the soil is extremely plants are often the choice agent with the Stephens eating, drinking, and oth- food odors attract bears story. acidic or has a pH of less of the gardener who wants County Extension Service.) er natural functions are so don’t reward them Though now consid- on “sleep mode” while with easily available food ered the most common they endure the cold or garbage. bear in North America, temperatures and winter • Remove bird feeders the species was nearly weather conditions. when bears are active: eradicated from Georgia When hibernating, Birdseed and other grains in the 1930s due to un- bears experience a re- have a high calorie con- regulated market hunting, duced heart rate, res- tent making them very illegal harvest - including piration rate, and body attractive to bears. the killing of bears as temperature, and they The best way to avoid “vermin,” and large-scale survive by burning fat re- confl icts with bears is to habitat loss. serves built up through- remove feeders. Sound wildlife man- out late summer and • Never leave pet food agement practices have autumn. out: Feed outdoor pets restored Georgia’s black “As you can imagine, portion sizes that will bears to a thriving popu- bears are hungry and be completely eaten dur- lation estimated at 4,100 ready to fi nd food when ing each meal and then bears statewide. they leave those dens. remove leftover food and Black bears may le- This search for food can food bowl. gally be taken during the sometimes put them a Securely store these hunting season, which oc- little too close to people,” foods so nothing is avail- curs each fall in Georgia says Adam Hammond, able to bears. in certain areas (https:// state bear biologist with • Clean and store grills: georgiawildlife.com/ the Wildlife Resources After you use an outdoor hunting/hunter-resourc- Division. grill, clean it thoroughly es). “What can we do to and make sure that all However, the taking of help if bears get too grease and fat is removed. bears during any other close? Become ‘Bear- Store cleaned grills time of the year, or the Wise.’ When we become and smokers in a secure taking of bears illegally ‘BearWise’ and learn to area that keeps bears out. during the hunting sea- live responsibly with • Let neighbors know: son is called poaching. bears, it helps protect and Share news with your Prevent poaching of keep bears wild, and al- friends and neighbors bears (by email, phone lows us to better manage about recent bear activ- or in person) by report- Bored? Blue? Anxious? our neighborhoods and ity and how to avoid bear ing any illegal activity. businesses,” Hammond confl icts. Visit http://gadnrle.org/ said. Bears have adapted to ranger-hotline for more What is BearWise? It is living near people; are information. TRY THESE TIPS AND IDEAS TO HELP YOURSELF RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR TIME AT HOME: 1. Begin your day with a deep breathing, meditation or Booking now for gentle stretch routine. 2. 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Acree, late of Stephens County, de- Ona Evelyn Wilson Smith Estate vice by Publication. A copy of the Peti- THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING Stephens County Historic Courthouse, Plaintiff; ceased, are hereby notified to render 790 Mountain View Road tion for Permanent Guardianship in ref- AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- 37 West Tugalo Street, Toccoa, Geor- v. in their demands to the undersigned Toccoa, GA 30577 erence to the above-named children ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- gia 30577. Whitney Monson and according to law, and all persons in- may be obtained from the Clerks office FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE The proposed ordinances will be Jerico Minter, debted to said estate are required to 435 Meadowbrook Drive located at the courthouse in Stephens USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2191- considered for adoption as applicable, Defendants. make immediate payment. Hayesville, NC 28940 County, during business hours. 1681A on April 14, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at the C/A File No. SUCV2019000485 This 17th day of March, 2020. SO ORDERED, this 20th day of regular meeting of the Stephens Coun- NOTICE OF PUBLICATION McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson & March 2020. ty Board of Commissioners and on By order for service by publication Patrick R. Norris and Escoe April 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the regu- dated January 31, 2020, Respondent, Bruce L. Whitmer, Co-Executors; P. O. Drawer 1408 //s// Robert D. Cullifer lar meeting of the Stephens County Jerico Minter are hereby notified that NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1100 Peachtree Street NE, Toccoa, Georgia 30577 Honorable Robert D. Cullifer, Board of Commissioners. The final WM Capital Partners 68, LLC, filed AND Suite 690, (706) 886-3178 Judge Pro Tem vote for adoption shall take place on countersuit against them for Equitable NOTICE OF PROPOSED Atlanta, Georgia 30309 gpn07 Juvenile Court, April 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the regu- Reformation and Declaratory Judg- ORDINACES gpn07 TR572262 Mountain Judicial Circuit lar meeting of the Stephens County ment on December 17, 2019. The Stephens County Board of TR569528 gpn10 Board of Commissioners following the Respondent Jerico Minter is re- Commissioners will hold a public hear- STATE OF GEORGIA TR570196 public hearing set forth above, unless quired to file with the Clerk of Superior ing to consider amending Article II. COUNTY OF STEPHENS otherwise postponed in the discretion Court, and serve upon Plaintiff's Attor- GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY. Placement of Manufactured Homes NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND of the Stephens County Board of Com- ney, Brian J. Hooper, an answer in IN RE: VINNIE LEE BOLMON, and Travel Trailers, Sec. 46.32 Defini- DEBTORS missioners. A synopsis of the pro- writing within thirty (30) days of the DECEASED tions more particularly set forth below, ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO posed ordinances to be considered for date of the order for publication. All creditors of the estate of Vinnie for Stephens County, Georgia. The LESLIE CLAIRE SOSEBEE, DE- NOTICE OF SALE UNDER adoption by the Stephens County WITNESS, the Honorable Russell Lee Bolmon, late of Stephens County, public hearing will be held on April 14, CEASED, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED POWER, STEPHENS COUNTY Board of Commissioners is as follows: W. Smith by Order of Publication of Georgia, are hereby notified to render 2020 at 8:30 a.m. by Teleconference. TO MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT TO Pursuant to the Power of Sale con- ARTICLE IX this Superior Court. their demands to the Executor, accord- If you would like to attend the meeting THE UNDERSIGNED AND ALL tained in a Security Deed given by RM - RESIDENTIAL MULTI- This the 1st day of April, 2020 ing to law, and all persons indebted to by teleconference please call (425) CREDITORS OF SAID DECEDENT Doris Weaver and Sharon Smith to FAMILY DISTRICT said estate are required to make im- 436-6345; ACCESS NUMBER 585174 ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO REN- CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. dat- TRAVEL TRAILER PARK _/s/ Timothy D. Quick__ mediate payment to said Executor. and on April 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. by DER THEIR CLAIMS TO THE UN- ed 8/19/2004 and recorded in Deed DEVELOPMENTS Clerk, Superior Court This 7th day of April, 2020 Teleconference by calling (425) 436- DERSIGNED. Book 672 Page 484 Stephens County, Section 919. Prepared and Presented By: Georgia records; as last transferred to 6345; ACCESS NUMBER 585174. Reserved for Future Use. The Geheren Firm, P.C. Heather Bolmon THIS 6TH DAY OF APRIL, 2020. or acquired by WILMINGTON SAV- The meeting and hearing will be held Section 920. Travel Trailer Park __/s/ Brian J. Hooper______Executor of the Vinnie Lee Bolmon WITNESSED MY HAND AND INGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS in accordance with the provisions of Development Regulations. Brian J. Hooper Estate SEAL, ON THE DAY ABOVE WRIT- TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORT- Chapter 1 of The Code of Stephens Development for travel trailer parks Ga Bar No. 940480 278 Woodlawn Drive TEN. GAGE LOAN TRUST A, conveying County, Georgia which sets forth the in the RM District shall conform to the 4828 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Toccoa, GA 30577 SAMUEL RICHARD SOSEBEE the after-described property to secure policies and procedures for the con- following regulations and the regula- 2nd Floor ACTING AS EXECUTOR OF THE a Note in the original principal amount duct of public hearings. All interested tions set forth in Section 46-37 of the Atlanta, Georgia 30338 McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson & LESLIE CLAIRE SOSEBEE of $20,893.61, with interest at the rate parties are invited to attend the public Code of Stephens County, Georgia T: (678) 587-9500 Escoe ESTATE. specified therein, there will be sold by hearing. Copies of the proposed ordi- and as subsequently amended. To the F: (678) 587-9098 P. O. Drawer 1408 ADDRESS: the undersigned at public outcry to the nances and Chapter 1 of The Code of extent that the regulations set forth in [email protected] Toccoa, Georgia 30577 1159 BLACK MTN RD highest bidder for cash before the Stephens County, Georgia which sets Article IX of the Stephens County Land gpn14 (706) 886-3178 TOCCOA, GEORGIA 30577 Courthouse door of Stephens County, forth the policies and procedures for Use Regulation Ordinance conflict with TR572023 gpn07 gpn07 Georgia (or such other area as desig- the conduct of public hearings can be Section 46-37 of the Code of Stephens TR572261 TR572078 nated by Order of the Superior Court of obtained from the Clerk of the County, Georgia these regulations Stephens County Board of Commis- NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND said county), within the legal hours of herein shall control. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND sioners at the Board of Commissioners CREDITORS sale on May 5, 2020 (being the first Section 921. PUBLIC NOTICE CREDITORS office located in the Stephens County GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY. Tuesday of said month unless said Location and Frontage. STEPHENS COUNTY GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY. Historic Courthouse, 37 West Tugalo Albert Marion Thomason, Barbara date falls on a Federal Holiday, in All interior streets within the park LAND USE REGULATION W. Timothy Friar and Cassandra F. Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577. Thomason Payne and Laura Thoma- which case being the first Wednesday shall be graded and stabilized, which HEARING Crossfield have qualified as Personal The proposed ordinances will be son Biggers have qualified as Personal of said month), the following described shall be durable and well drained un- Notice is hereby given that under Representatives of the Estate of Jim- considered for adoption as applicable, Representatives of the Estate of Mary property: der normal use and weather condi- provisions of the Stephens County mie B. Friar, deceased. All creditors of on April 14, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at the Lee Thomason, deceased. All credi- ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF tions. A detailed site plan is to be sub- Land Use Ordinance, that a public the Estate of Jimmie B. Friar, de- regular meeting of the Stephens Coun- tors of the Estate of Mary Lee Thoma- LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED mitted to, and approved by, the build- hearing will be held by the Stephens ceased, late of Stephens County, are ty Board of Commissioners and on son, deceased, late of Stephens Coun- IN THE COUNTY OF STEPHENS, ing official before any construction or County Planning Commission on hereby notified to render in their de- April 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the regu- ty, are hereby notified to render in their STATE OF GA, TO-WIT: improvements begin. The Board of Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. by mands to the said Personal Represen- lar meeting of the Stephens County demands to the said Personal Repre- IN THE COUNTY OF STEPHENS Commissioners shall approve all road Teleconference. The Stephens County tatives, W. Timothy Friar and Cassan- Board of Commissioners. The final sentatives, Albert Marion Thomason, AND THAT STATE OF GEORGIA, construction specifications at the time Board of Commissioners Public Hear- dra F. Crossfield, according to law, vote for adoption shall take place on Barbara Thomason Payne and Laura AND BEING A PORTION OF PROP- the final plat is submitted. ing will be held on Tuesday, May 26, and all persons indebted to said Estate April 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the regu- Thomason Biggers, according to law, ERTY DEEDED TO JOHN LEDFORD Section 922. Lot Area and Width. 2020 at 5:30 p.m. by Teleconference are required to make immediate pay- lar meeting of the Stephens County and all persons indebted to said Estate FROM WILLIAM LEEB ON DECEM- A Travel Trailer Park development for the following request: ment to the said Personal Representa- Board of Commissioners following the are required to make immediate pay- BER THE 7TH ONE THOUSAND shall have minimum area of five (5) Rezoning request from applicant tives, W. Timothy Friar and Cassandra public hearing set forth above, unless ment to the said Personal Representa- NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY contiguous acres. Lots shall abut upon Ms. Faye Adams, 3712 Oak Valley F. Crossfield. otherwise postponed in the discretion tives, Albert Marion Thomason, Bar- ONE RECORDED IN CLERK'S OF- an interior driveway. All interior drive- Road, Toccoa, GA 30577. Parcel 051 This 20th day of March, 2020. FICE IN RECORD BOOK 111 FOLIO of the Stephens County Board of Com- ways shall have unobstructed access bara Thomason Payne and Laura missioners. A synopsis of the pro- 002. Subject property is currently Thomason Biggers. 395-396 ON DECEMBER THE 7TH to a public street or highway. Lots may zoned as Residential Multi. The pro- W. Timothy Friar and posed ordinances to be considered for This 7th day of April, 2020. ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED be set at an angle, set parallel to the posed action to be taken is to rezone Cassandra F. Crossfield adoption by the Stephens County AND SEVENTY ONE. street, or varied in other ways provided 3.82 acres to Residential Single Family Personal Representatives of the Board of Commissioners is as follows: Albert Marion Thomason, BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN ON that the arrangement is approved by Rezoning request from petitioner Estate of Jimmie B. Friar, Deceased PROPERTY OF DANNY DARTER Travel trailer park means a parcel the Board of Commissioners. Barbara Thomason Payne and of land which has been planned and Tim Martin, property owner Stephens Laura Thomason Biggers AND KAREN CARTER RIGHT OF Section 923. Density. County Development Authority, GA 17 Janney E. Sanders developed to accommodate five or Personal Representatives of the WAY OF PERSIMON STREET RUN- Five or more travel trailers on any at Hayes Wilbanks Road. Parcel 053 Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. more travel trailers, tents or other Estate of Mary Lee Thomason, NING ALONG CARTER PR4OEPRTY tract shall constitute a travel trailer 019B. Property is currently zoned as P. O. Box 1005 camping units for temporary occu- Deceased THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 30 park. Each lot within the park shall Agriculture Residential. The proposed Toccoa, GA 30577 pancy that meets all requirements MINUTES WEST 100 FEET TO AN have a minimum area of not less than action to be taken is to rezone 26.16 706-886-7533 of Sec. 46-37. Janney E. Sanders IRON PIN CORNER; THNCE IN A 2,000 square feet, and lot lines shall acres to Commercial Industrial for Attorney for W. Timothy Friar Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION 65 be clearly delineated and meet all oth- manufacturing and industrial opera- and Cassandra F. Crossfield STEPHENS COUNTY BOARD P. O. Box 1005 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER AT er requirements of this article. tions (Personal Representatives) OF COMMISSIONERS Toccoa, GA 30577 OTHER PROPERTY OF JOHN LED- Section 924. Rezoning request from petitioner gpn07 gpn13 706-886-7533 FORD; THENCE IN SOUTHEASTER- Perimeter Setback Required. Tim Martin, property owner Gloria TR569984 TR571452 Attorney for LY DIRECTION 100 FEET TO AN Each lot within the park shall have a Hale, Agent Stephens County Devel- Albert Marion Thomason, IRON PIN CORNER ON THE RIGHT minimum of 35 feet of street frontage opment Authority, Hayes Wilbanks NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND Barbara Thomason Payne and OF WAY OF PERSIMON STREET; and shall have a minimum of depth of Road at Historic GA 17 and Hayes AND CREDITORS Laura Thomason Biggers THENCE ALONG THE RIGHT OF 75 feet. Wilbanks Road at Defoor Road. Parcel NOTICE OF PROPOSED GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY. (Personal Representatives) WAY OF PERSIMON STREET TO Section 925. 053 012. Property is currently zoned ORDINACES Tony Richardson has qualified as gpn07 THE BEGINNING CORNER LENGTH Perimeter Screening Required. as Agriculture Residential. The pro- The Stephens County Board of Personal Representative of the Estate TR572264 OF 65 FEET; THEIS PROPERTY IN All park grounds shall be main- posed action to be taken is to rezone Commissioners will hold a public hear- of Michael Roy Jordan, deceased. All THE CITY OF TOCCOA, GEORGIA. tained with grass, trees, and/or shrubs 88.14 acres to Commercial Industrial THIS BEING THE PROPERTY ing to consider amending Chapter 46 to enhance the appearance of the park creditors of the Estate of Michael Roy GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY. for manufacturing and industrial opera- WHERE DORIS WEAVER NOW Manufactured Homes and Trailers; and to prevent soil erosion or the cre- Jordan, deceased, late of Stephens IN RE: RHONDA LISA VAUGHN, tions and parcel 060 108. . Property is LIVES. Section 46-37 Travel Trailer Parks ation of dust during dry weather. County, are hereby notified to render in DECEASED currently zoned as Agriculture Resi- more particularly set forth below, for Section 926. Service Buildings. their demands to the said Personal All creditors of the estate of Rhonda TAX MAP REFERENCE: T-13-008 dential. The proposed action to be tak- BEING THAT PARCEL OF LAND Stephens County, Georgia. The public All travel trailer parks must be Representative, Tony Richardson, ac- Lisa Vaughn, late of Stephens County, en is to rezone 20.52 acres to Com- hearing will be held on April 28, 2020 equipped with men's and women's recording to law, and all persons indebt- Georgia, are hereby notified to render CONVEYED TO DORIS WEAVER mercial Industrial for manufacturing AND SHARON SMITH FROM JOHN at 5:30 p.m. by teleconference at 5:30 strooms with toilets, showers and lava- ed to said Estate are required to make their demands to the Administrator, ac- and industrial operations p.m. and May 12, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. tories at a ratio of two fixtures for each immediate payment to the said Per- cording to law, and all persons indebt- LEDFORD BY THAT DEED DATED gpn16 03/10/1985 AND RECORDED The meeting and hearing will be held sex per 20 trailer spaces, and a central sonal Representative, Tony Richard- ed to said estate are required to make TR572883 03/27/1085 IN DEED BOOK 183, AT in accordance with the provisions of sanitary dump station. Community ser- son. immediate payment to said Administra- PAGE 647 OF THE STEPHENS Chapter 1 of The Code of Stephens vice facilities and accessory structures This 19th day of March, 2020. tor. Public Notice COUNTY, GA PUBLIC REGISTRY. County, Georgia which sets forth the are permitted for the convenience of This 9th day of April, 2020. Certificate of Appropriateness policies and procedures for the con- park patrons. Such structures may in- Tony Richardson The debt secured by said Security Hearing Deed has been and is hereby declared duct of public hearings. All interested clude, but are not limited to, the follow- Personal Representative of the Robin Alexander Alex Vaughn, III Notice is hereby given that under due because of, among other possible parties are invited to attend the public ing uses: (1) park management offices, Estate of Michael Roy Jordan, Administrator of the provisions of the Code Ordinance of events of default, failure to pay the in- hearing. Copies of the proposed ordi- (2) community laundry facilities, (3) Deceased Rhonda Lisa Vaughn Estate the City of Toccoa, Georgia, that a nances and Chapter 1 of The Code of community sanitary facilities, (4) indoor 201 Lake Louise Road debtedness as and when due and in public hearing will be held by the His- the manner provided in the Note and Stephens County, Georgia which sets community recreation areas, and (5) Janney E. Sanders Toccoa, Ga 30577 toric Preservation Commission of the forth the policies and procedures for commercial uses supplying essential Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. Security Deed. The debt remaining in City of Toccoa, Georgia, on the follow- default, this sale will be made for the the conduct of public hearings can be goods or services for the exclusive use P. O. Box 1005 McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson & ing request: purpose of paying the same and all ex- obtained from the Clerk of the of the park patrons. Toccoa, GA 30577 Escoe (1)Windstream for property located penses of this sale, as provided in the Stephens County Board of Commis- Section 927. Miscellaneous. 706-886-7533 P. O. Drawer 1408 at a 166 East Tugalo Street Request: Security Deed and by law, including at- sioners at the Board of Commissioners 1. In the event that a swimming Attorney for Tony Richardson Toccoa, Georgia 30577 Fence Installation torney's fees (notice of intent to collect office located in the Stephens County pool is developed or planned as part of (Personal Representative) (706) 886-3178 A public hearing shall be held on attorne' fees having been given). Historic Courthouse, 37 West Tugalo the travel trailer park, this facility shall gpn07 gpn07 Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 4 PM. The Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577. be enclosed by a chain link, masonry TR569981 Said property is commonly known public hearing will be conducted by TR572575 The proposed ordinances will be as 108 Persimmon Street, Toccoa, or wood fence, not less than four (6) teleconference by calling considered for adoption as applicable, feet high and shall meet the same re- NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND GA 30577 together with all fixtures and 706.898.5160, then entering 790453# on April 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the quirements for pools in the manufac- DEBTORS personal property attached to and con- as the participant code. All interested regular meeting of the Stephens Coun- tured home parks. STATE OF GEORGIA stituting a part of said property, if any. persons are invited to comment during ty Board of Commissioners and on 2. No individual lot in any park may COUNTY OF STEPHENS IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF To the best knowledge and belief of the Historic Preservation Commission May 12, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at the regu- be sold or control of that lot transferred IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHENS COUNTY the undersigned, the party (or parties) of the City of Toccoa, Georgia, to be lar meeting of the Stephens County with the intent or effect of a sale unless MARCIA OSHINSKI STATE OF GEORGIA in possession of the subject property is heard on the question of whether or Board of Commissioners. The final that lot and the park shall meet all re- All debtors and creditors of the Es- IN THE INTEREST OF: (are): Doris Weaver and Sharon not said request should be approved vote for adoption shall take place on quirements of chapter 66 of the Code tate of Marcia Oshinski, deceased, late (Children under the age of 18 Smith or tenant or tenants. by the Historic Preservation Commis- May 12, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at the regu- of Stephens County, Georgia. of Stephens County, are hereby noti- years) Carrington Mortgage Services, sion of the City of Toccoa. lar meeting of the Stephens County 3. Junk vehicles shall not be al- fied to render their demands to the un- J. N. P. LLC is the entity or individual designat- Board of Commissioners following the lowed to be stored or placed at any lo- dersigned according to law and all per- SEX: Female ed who shall have full authority to ne- City of Toccoa public hearing set forth above, unless cation within a Travel Trailer park. sons indebted to said estate are re- DOB: 10/30/2005 gotiate, amend and modify all terms of Community Development otherwise postponed in the discretion This does not include vehicles that are quired to make immediate payment to CASE NO: 2020-JUJU-073 the mortgage. Department of the Stephens County Board of Com- receiving temporary maintenance said Estate Representative. Carrington Mortgage Services, P.O. Box 579 missioners. A synopsis of the pro- and/or repair. This shall be enforced by This 2nd day of March, 2020. E.W.A. P. LLC 92 N. Alexander Street posed ordinances to be considered for the owner(s) of the travel trailer park. SEX: Male 1600 South Douglass Road Toccoa, Georgia 30577 adoption by the Stephens County 4. No permanent structure, no man- DENNIS OSHINSKI, DOB: 09/27/2004 Suite 200-A 706. 282.3269 Board of Commissioners is as follows: ufactured homes and no non-motor- Estate Representative of the CASE NO: 2020-JUJU-074 Anaheim, CA 92806 gpn16 Sec. 46-37 Travel Trailer Parks ized vehicles, except those falling un- Estate of Marcia Oshinski, SUMMONS AND PROCESS BY (800) 561-4567 TR572577 (10) if a swimming pool is devel- der the definition of travel trailers, shall Deceased PUBLICATION Note, however, that such entity or oped or planned as a part of the park, be permitted on any approved lot with- 3353 Briarglen Cir TO: Hans Roland Pledger, Jr., Le- individual is not required by law to ne- this facility shall be enclosed by a in the park. Buford, Georgia 30519 gal Father gotiate, amend or modify the terms of chainlink, masonry or wood fence not 5. Each lot shall be equipped with a gpn07 Any other persons claiming to have the loan. less than six feet high and shall meet suitable and approved electrical outlet, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AT TR517063 a parental interest in the minor children Said property will be sold subject to: named above born to Kathleen Eliza- (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes the same requirements for pools in the a threaded potable water standpipe 1ST CLASS SECURED STORAGE beth Pledger, formerly known as Kath- (including taxes which are a lien, but manufactured home parks. and faucet, an approved connection to HWY. 17 @ SCOTT RD NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND leen Elizabeth Damouth, on the dates not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid STEPHENS COUNTY BOARD the community sewer system except at EASTANOLLEE, GA 30538 CREDITORS above-listed. water or sewage bills that constitute a OF COMMISSIONERS tent-only sites, a fire pit with a perma- 706-779-2460 All creditors of the Estate of Billy You are hereby notified that a Peti- lien against the property whether due gpn13 nent masonry or stone enclosure, a Swain Rogers, late of Stephens Coun- tion for Permanent Guardianship was and payable or not yet due and TR572884 picnic-type table and a covered trash Because of default in payment, the ty, deceased, are hereby notified to filed before the Stephens County Juve- payable and which may not be of and garbage container. Garbage shall following unit/units will be sold on Sat- render in their demands to the under- nile Court by the Georgia Department record, (c) the right of redemption of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING be removed daily from campsites. urday, April 25th, 2020 at 11:00 am: signed according to law, and all per- of Human Services by and through its' any taxing authority, (d) any matters AND 6. Each park must provide on-site Unit # B-50 Nikki Nicole Banks sons indebted to said estate are re- agent Stephens Department of Family which might be disclosed by an accu- NOTICE OF PROPOSED public telephone access. Unit # L-12B Shasta Ruth Bearden quired to make immediate payment. and Children Services (hereinafter re- rate survey and inspection of the prop- ORDINACES 7. Every park must have a public, Unit # A-6 Lakivia Rochelle Merritt This 13th day of April, 2020. ferred to as "the Department"). You erty, and (e) any assessments, liens, The Stephens County Board of community or private water and sewer gpn17 are hereby commanded personally or encumbrances, zoning ordinances, re- Commissioners will hold a public hear- system which shall be approved by the TR571957 /s/ Anne Ayers Rogers, Executrix by attorney to be and appear at the strictions, covenants, and matters of ing to consider amending Article IX County Health Department and the lo- of the Estate of Billy Swain Rogers, Stephens County Juvenile Court for a record superior to the Security Deed LAND USE ORDINANCE - RM - RES- cal water department, when appropri- deceased hearing to be held on the 8th day of first set out above. IDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT - ate. Water and sewer approval shall June, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at the The sale will be conducted subject TRAVEL TRAILER PARK DEVELOP- be obtained prior to final approval of IN THE PROBATE COURT OF Daniel J. Moore Stephens County Courthouse, 70 N. to (1) confirmation that the sale is not MENTS below, for Stephens County, the site plan by the building official. STEPHENS COUNTY Attorney at Law Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577, prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Georgia. The public hearing will be 8. Any covenants required by the STATE OF GEORGIA P.O. Box 861 to answer why the Departments Code; and (2) final confirmation and held on April 14, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. by owner(s) of all travel trailer parks shall IN RE: ESTATE OF Hartwell, GA 30643 prayers for relief should not be grant- audit of the status of the loan with the Teleconference. If you would like to at- be submitted with the site plan. FLORENCE PAYNE CARTER, Phone (706) 376-6500 ed. holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant tend the meeting by teleconference 9. Off-street parking for the park DECEASED gpn07 The findings of fact and orders of to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which please call (425) 436-6345; ACCESS shall be provided at a rate of one park- ESTATE NO. 12784 TR572888 disposition made pursuant to the provi- allows for certain procedures regarding NUMBER 585174 and on April 28, ing space per each travel trailer lot. AMENDED NOTICE sional hearing will become the final or- the rescission of judicial and non-judi- 2020 at 5:30 p.m. by Teleconference Section 928. Setbacks. IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY. der by this Court unless the parents cial sales in the State of Georgia, the by calling (425) 436-6345; ACCESS No travel trailer within the park shall in Solemn Form in the above-refer- IN RE: appear at the final hearing. The final Deed Under Power and other foreclo- NUMBER 585174. The meeting and be located closer than ten feet to any enced estate having been duly filed. ONA EVELYN WILSON SMITH, hearing is only for the parent(s) who do sure documents may not be provided hearing will be held in accordance with exterior boundary line, and the front TO: ALISSA VERONICA GILMAN DECEASED not appear personally, or by attorney, until final confirmation and audit of the the provisions of Chapter 1 of The setback for each travel trailer shall be AND ANGEL CARTER: All creditors of the estate of Ona at the provisional hearing. status of the loan as provided immedi- Code of Stephens County, Georgia at least 30 feet from the front lot line. This is to notify you to file objection, Evelyn Wilson Smith, late of Stephens That by reason of this Courts Order ately above. which sets forth the policies and proce- Section 929. if there is any, to the Petition to Pro- County, Georgia, are hereby notified to for Service by Publication dated the WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND dures for the conduct of public hear- Reserved for Future Use. bate Will in Solemn Form, in this Court render their demands to the Executors, 20th day of March, 2020, you are here- SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF ings. All interested parties are invited on or before APRIL 20TH, 2020. according to law, and all persons in- by commanded and required to file STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN to attend the public hearing. Copies of STEPHENS COUNTY BOARD BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All ob- debted to said estate are required to with the Clerk of said Court, and serve TRUST A as agent and Attorney in the proposed ordinances and Chapter OF COMMISSIONERS jections to the Petition must be in writ- make immediate payment to said Ex- upon Kerry B. Morris, counsel for Fact for Doris Weaver and Sharon 1 of The Code of Stephens County, ing, setting forth the grounds of any ecutors. Stephens Department of Family and Smith Georgia which sets forth the policies such objections. All objections should This 7th day of April, 2020 Children Services, whose address is Aldridge Pite, LLP, 15 Piedmont and procedures for the conduct of pub- be sworn to before a notary public or THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 LEGALS THE TOCCOA RECORD 7B ■ The Toccoa Record Legal Notices before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

Glenda S. Ernest Judge of the Probate Court By: Cindy Simmons Clerk of the Probate Court 70 N Alexander St Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2828 gpn18 TR569902

COUNTY OF STEPHENS STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF HAYWARD COCHRAN, JR., DECEASED ESTATE NO. 12816 NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT The Petition of Dianne Wiley Cochran for a year's support from the estate of Hayward Cochran, Jr., deceased, for Decedent's surviving spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before May 11th , 2020, why said Peti- tion should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Pro- bate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

Glenda S. Ernest Judge of the Probate Court By: Cindy Simmons Clerk of the Probate Court 70 N ALEXANDER ST SUITE 108 TOCCOA, GA 30577 706-886-2828 gpn18 TR572573

STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF BILLY JOE HICKS, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 12810 NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT The Petition of BARBARA AN- NETTE WATKINS HICKS aka BAR- BARA WATKINS aka BARBARA HICKS aka BARBARA WATKINS HICKS for a year's support from the estate of BILLY JOE HICKS, deceased, for decedent's surviving spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before May 4th, 2020, why said Peti- tion should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

Glenda S. Ernest Judge of the Probate Court By: Cindy Simmons Clerk of the Probate Court 70 N ALEXANDER ST SUITE 108 TOCCOA, GA 30577 706-886-2828 gpn18 TR571514

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Joyce Ivester Trowman, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 12813 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: whom it may concern: Jeffery Trowman has petitioned to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Joyce Ivester Trowman deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers con- tained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before May 11th, 2020. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

Glenda S. Ernest Judge of the Probate Court By: Cindy Simmons Clerk of the Probate Court 70 N Alexander St Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2828 gpn18 TR572068 HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF 3-4 MILLION PEOPLE WERE EUTHANIZED EVERY YEAR SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY WERE HOMELESS? Please Adopt. 8B THE TOCCOA RECORD COMMUNITY NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 ■