🌱 Why a new Toccoa homestead tax break just died in the Senate

Hi there, Toccoa! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a new Toccoa homestead tax break just died in the Senate
• How a tiny microchip brought a missing Toccoa cat home again

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Sen. Jaha Howard voted nay on SB5EX; Toccoa homestead exemption fails in Senate on June 23, 2026 (southfultontoday.com) — A proposal to give Toccoa homeowners a new homestead property tax exemption tied to a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax has failed in the Georgia Senate, falling short in a 32–19 vote. Authored by Sen. Bo Hatchett, the bill would have changed how city ad valorem taxes are offset, and its defeat leaves current tax structures in place for Toccoa residents.
   

• Cat missing for 100 Days reunited with Owner thanks to Microchip (wnegradio.com) — A Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter microchip recently helped reunite a cat named Moonshine with its owner after 100 days apart, underscoring how valuable microchipping can be for local pet families. The shelter on Scenic Drive in Toccoa offers $20 microchips during vaccine clinics and welcomes residents during its regular Tuesday–Saturday hours for services and information.
   

📸 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

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
Friday September 25
• Habersham Central Raiders vs Jackson County Panthers →
  Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, 171 Raider Cir, Mt Airy
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone missing a beautiful dog?
  He is very friendly, but nothing on his collar. (Nextdoor Currahee Ridge)
• I am interested, however I work 7-3 Tuesday through Saturday.
  If anyone is interested in walking later in the day! (Nextdoor Oak Valley rd. Brook dale)

• Around the Clock Services posted a job opening for Assembly Technician in Toccoa. Apply here.
• Bojangles posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Toccoa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toccoa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarkesville

• Students named to NGTC President's List and Honor Roll for Summer Semester 2026 (wnegradio.com)

Baldwin

• Liam Warner (nowgeorgia.com)

Lavonia

• St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital Earns Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (921wlhr.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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