Falls Of Toccoa
The following beautiful poem was written about the year 1835 by Richard West Habersham, the artist. As far as we know, this choice addition to our local literature has never been published. It was copied from the original manuscript by a friend of THE RECORD. The author probably received his inspiration to write this poem by visiting the famous falls for the purpose of making a sketch or painting. So far I’m like Toccoa’s flood When first it takes its onward course, Now glidi
Leafing in Toccoa
Well, fall is finally here (really, it is), and we should be feeling cooler temperatures, setting the clocks back an hour, and seeing the beautiful fall colors on the trees. And what better place to go fall leaf watching than Toccoa, Georgia. Nestled at the foot of the north Georgia mountains, Toccoa – and the Simmons-Bond Inn Bed & Breakfast – offers the laid-back atmosphere to enjoy the colorful change of seasons. Start your leaf watching journey at Toccoa Falls, just a sho
Currahee Military Weekend 2018
October is upon us and the City of Toccoa celebrates its vast military history this weekend. October 4th through 7th is Currahee Military Weekend – four days of history, remembrance, World War II displays, and military re-enactments. In 1942, the U.S. government acquired a site in Toccoa, Georgia, where a new type of soldier – the paratrooper – would be trained. 18,000 soldiers of the 501st, 506th, 511th, and 517th Paratroop Infantry Regiment trained at Camp Toccoa at Currahe
