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

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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.
   

📸 Around Toccoa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Toccoa

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Simple Dreams - Linda Ronstadt Tribute →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• James Michael →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Coat of Many Colors - A Dolly Parton Tribute →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• September 9 - Camp Toccoa - Toccoa, GA →
  Camp Toccoa At Currahee, 2351 Ayersville Rd, Toccoa
  11:30 am
Friday September 11
• Malpass Brothers →
  THE HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE, 166 W Doyle St, Toccoa
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Habersham Central Raiders vs Walnut Grove Warriors →
  Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, 171 Raider Cir, Mt Airy
  4:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Habersham Central HS vs Stephens County Indians →
  Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, 171 Raider Cir, Mt Airy
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Bryant Tench: Blue Tench @ Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar →
  Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 151 N Main St, Clayton
  6:00 pm
• Lavonia Speedway Weekly Racing →
  Lavonia Speedway, 6165 Lavonia Hwy, Lavonia
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Habersham Central Raiders vs Loganville Red Devils →
  Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, 171 Raider Cir, Mt Airy
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Habersham Central Raider vs Jackson Co →
  Habersham Central High School, 2059 Old Hwy 197 S, Mt Airy
  5:00 pm
• Habersham Central Raiders vs Clarke Central Gladiators →
  Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, 171 Raider Cir, Mt Airy
  5:30 pm

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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.

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-- 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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