Main Street Toccoa Wayfinding Signage

Press Release

Release: Immediate

Contact: Christian Hamilton

Date: June 1, 2016

RE: Wayfinding Signage Constructed with Help from Georgia Department of Economic Development

Toccoa, Georgia –June 1, 2016 – Main Street Toccoa is in the midst of implementing its grant for Tourism Product Development (TPD) from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) for downtown wayfinding signage.

Presently, the City of Toccoa is erecting signage at seven (7) locations: the corner of Tullulah Street and Currahee Street, on Broad Street and Doyle Street near the First Citizens Bank parking lot and by the Fire Department, on the corner of Pond Street and Currahee Street, on the greenspace located between Big A Road and Currahee Street, on the greenspace located between Big A Road and Highway 17, and on Highway 123 near the Currahee Vineyard.

Sign design was based on drawings from the Department of Community Affairs Downtown Design Studio and Craig R. Thurmond & Associates. The Toccoa Downtown Development Authority was instrumental in the overall sign color and site selection for the project, as well.

These attractive wayfinding signs will encourage visitors and residents alike to visit Downtown Toccoa, drawing them toward downtown’s many attractions, eateries, and retail locations. This project would not be possible without the support of the GDEcD through funding and guidance.

For inquiries, please contact Christian Hamilton in Community Development at 706.898.5777.

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Kickoff to the Summer Movies at the Schaefer Center and the Ida Cox Music Series

Release: Immediate

Contact:  Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777

RE: Summer Movies at the Schaefer Center and the Beginning of the Ida Cox Music Series

TOCCOA, GA, May 31, 2016 – Main Street Toccoa is beginning its summer events this week. The Summer Movies at the Schaefer Center begins this Thursday, June 2. From this week onward, movies will play at 10 A.M. and 7 P.M. every Thursday through June and July. Admission and concessions are only $1 each. The series begins with Cinderella, and will continue with Ant-Man, The Peanuts Movie, and Jurassic World, among others.

Additionally, every Saturday in June and July, Toccoa will be celebrating its annual Ida Cox Music Series. The Ida Cox Music Series begins this Saturday, June 4 at 7 P.M. with Toccoa Jazz, a local favorite, performing. Genres during this event series range from Jazz, to Soul, to Bluegrass, to Rock-and-Roll, and more. Bring a lawn chair and come downtown beginning this Saturday.

The Main Street Office is happy to answer any questions regarding these events. Please contact Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 for inquiries.

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Historic Plaque Installation Next Week

Press Release

Release: Immediate

Contact:  Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777

RE: Historic Plaque Ceremony, Troup’s Gold Crown Hallmark, June 2, 2016

TOCCOA, GA – The last historic plaque in the 2015-2016 series of plaques dedicated to downtown buildings will be mounted on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 5 p.m., at Troup’s Gold Crown Hallmark, located at 26 E. Doyle St.

R. L. Smith started a TV and Appliance center at the corner of Doyle and Pond Street.  Smith Furniture opened in this location in January 1972 and was located in this location for 21 years.  Before Mr. Smith purchased the building it was a garage.  Mr. Smith was very active in downtown and served as president of the merchants association.  Smith Furniture is now the oldest store of its kind in the city.  Bob Troup bought the building in 1993 to expand his business.  The pent roof and gabled dormers make this building unique in downtown.

 The historic plaque program highlights ten historic buildings in Toccoa, and the remaining plaques are set to follow each month. Once all plaques have been installed, a walking tour podcast will accompany them to further bring historical awareness to downtown Toccoa.

Everyone is invited to attend this event! The Main Street Office is happy to answer any questions. Please contact Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 for inquiries.

Taste of Toccoa Winners!

2016 Taste of Toccoa Award Winners

Toccoa, GA – May 19, 2016 – Main Street Toccoa announced the winners of the 2016 Taste of Toccoa at the awards ceremony held in the City Hall on May 6. Each year participating restaurants are judged in four different categories, Best Representation of Business, The Extra Mile Award, “Taste” Award for Dessert, and the “Taste” Award for a Menu Item. Restaurants are able to choose which of their items they would like to be judged. An award is also given to the restaurant which collected the most tokens. Just recently, an additional award is given called the “People’s Choice Award.” Festival attendees can vote for their favorite restaurant and food item.

This year’s winners are:

Best Representation of Business 

First Place: Toccoa Falls Culinary 

Second Place: Domino’s

The Extra Mile Award 

First Place: Camp Fire

Second Place: McDonald’s

“Taste” Award for Dessert 

First Place: X-Factor for Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight

Second Place: Sweetly Southern for Moonshine Cake

“Taste” Award for Menu Item 

First Place: Java Station for Panini Italiano

Second Place: Shirley’s Sole Food for Butternut Squash

People’s Choice Award 

Friends @ the Rebel for Asian Chicken Taco

Most Tokens 

First Place: Just Right Catering 

Second Place: Domino’s

Main Street Toccoa wants to thank each of the businesses that participated in the 2016 Taste of Toccoa and each of the volunteers who helped during the event.