Paul Anderson, once called the World’s Strongest Man, won the 1956 Olympic Gold Medal in Weightlifting. Born and raised in Toccoa, he later founded the Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia, Georgia, for troubled youth. The park, designed by John Pollack, is a fitting tribute to a gentle giant who utilized his talents for the [...]

The rebirth of Downtown Toccoa is now a reality!  This picture was taken by Jessica Blackwell during the Taste of Toccoa April 24th.  New restaurants who participated included The Bus Stop (located in the original Greyhound Station), Sosebee’s Hotdog (originally Dixie Lunch locating next to the WhistleStop Antiques) and Olie’s Ice Cream adjoining The Rebel.  It [...]

“I just love Toccoa!” Let me take this opportunity to tell you why. Recently, I was preparing to make the necessary calls to conduct business concerning the purchase of property at Toccoa. I was expecting to spend at least an hour leaving voice mails and playing “phone tag” with the professionals that I needed to [...]