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🌱 Why a proposed Toccoa property tax break just failed in Atlanta

Toccoa, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Toccoa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a proposed Toccoa property tax break just failed in Atlanta

Also on today's calendar: James Michael and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Sen. Sonya Halpern voted against SB5EX on June 23, 2026; bill to tie Toccoa homestead exemption to local sales tax fails (southfultontoday.com) — A proposed state bill that would have tied a new homestead exemption on City of Toccoa property taxes to a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax has failed in the Georgia Senate. The measure, authored by Sen. Bo Hatchett, lost 32–19, meaning Toccoa homeowners won’t see this specific tax relief structure move forward for now.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello I am recuperating from a stroke and walking is good for me.
    Doubt I could go 3/4 mile but I could look forward to reaching that as my goal! (Nextdoor Shorewood Estates)
  • First time ever done, Wallpaper and it turned out amazing.
    I Specialize in interior/extra painting, pressure washing stain work, wood replacement, sheet rock.. and much more just contact me Free estimate 762… (Nextdoor Toccoa)
  • Spinrite posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Toccoa. Apply here.
  • PruittHealth posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN Evenings in Toccoa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toccoa here.

Ok Toccoa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Toccoa

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Toccoa

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.