Tomorrow FOX Carolina's Morning Anchors Cody Alcorn and Margaret Burnquist will be broadcasting LIVE from downtown Toccoa.
Everyone in Toccoa is invited to come downtown Doyle Street to enjoy a free morning of music, food, giveaways and the excitement of being part of a live TV broadcast as FOX Carolina puts Toccoa in the spotlight!
WHEN: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 4
TIME: Anytime between 6:45 – 9 a.m. – or stay for the entire show!
WHERE: Downtown Toccoa on Doyle Street
WHY: To show everyone why Toccoa is THE place to live, work and play
The broadcast will take place rain or shine, so make plans to head to downtown to show your support of Toccoa! Bring signs supporting Toccoa and bring your family and friends to enjoy this free event and support the city. This is Toccoa’s time to shine!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
The Official Best Living History of Georgia
The City of Toccoa and the Stephens County Historical Society are proud to announce that the Official Best Of Travel website selected Toccoa as the "Official Best Living History of Georgia." The Official Best of is a travel company that promotes the best tourist sites states have to offer. No attraction can ask to be included in the Official Best Of Travel Guide, instead the company does its own research to determine the best attractions in a state. They highlight the best family attractions, restaurants, spas, hotels and more in nineteen states across the country and 2010 is their second year featuring locations in Georgia. Toccoa was selected as the Best Living History in Georgia for 2010.
Toccoa will be included in the Official Best Of’s upcoming television special "The Official Best of Georgia – 2010" and on their travel website at www.OfficialBestOf.com. The half-hour television program will air on WSBTV Channel 2/ABC on Saturday, December 11 at 3 p.m. and on The Travel Channel on Wednesday, November 17 at 8 a.m. Toccoa will be featured as the "Official Best Living History in Georgia" due to its military history. Other locations in Georgia that have been featured on the Official Best of Georgia include Roswell as the Best Southern Trilogy and Rome as the Best Historic Downtown. They will feature no more than twelve Georgia attractions in 2010 and each will be in a different best of category.
As the "Official Best Living History Of Georgia," various historical sites and cultural opportunities in Toccoa will be featured on the both the website and the television program. Camp Toccoa, Currahee Mountain and the Currahee Military Museum will be included in order to highlight Toccoa’s connection to the paratroopers of World War II. An estimated 17,000 soldiers trained here that later became known as "The Real Band of Brothers" all members of four elite parachute infantry regiments that trained at Camp Toccoa by running up and down Currahee Mountain, their goals, to be the best of the best and "to hit the ground running." Their history is outlined at the Currahee Military Museum and was featured in HBO’s "Band of Brothers" and the film "Saving Private Ryan." The video will also feature Travelers Rest Historic Site, a former 19th century inn and plantation home, downtown Toccoa, a local historic district founded in 1874, and the historic 1905 Stephens County Courthouse.
The Official Best Of is the only travel website with video segments about each of the award-winning attractions selected as the best in each state. Their website will include the video segment, information as to why Toccoa was selected as the "Official Best of Living History of Georgia," and contact information for the City of Toccoa and the Stephens County Historical Society, the partners bringing this production to Toccoa.
For more information call the Main Street Toccoa office at 706-282-3269 or the Stephens County Historical Society at 706-282-5055.
Toccoa will be included in the Official Best Of’s upcoming television special "The Official Best of Georgia – 2010" and on their travel website at www.OfficialBestOf.com. The half-hour television program will air on WSBTV Channel 2/ABC on Saturday, December 11 at 3 p.m. and on The Travel Channel on Wednesday, November 17 at 8 a.m. Toccoa will be featured as the "Official Best Living History in Georgia" due to its military history. Other locations in Georgia that have been featured on the Official Best of Georgia include Roswell as the Best Southern Trilogy and Rome as the Best Historic Downtown. They will feature no more than twelve Georgia attractions in 2010 and each will be in a different best of category.
As the "Official Best Living History Of Georgia," various historical sites and cultural opportunities in Toccoa will be featured on the both the website and the television program. Camp Toccoa, Currahee Mountain and the Currahee Military Museum will be included in order to highlight Toccoa’s connection to the paratroopers of World War II. An estimated 17,000 soldiers trained here that later became known as "The Real Band of Brothers" all members of four elite parachute infantry regiments that trained at Camp Toccoa by running up and down Currahee Mountain, their goals, to be the best of the best and "to hit the ground running." Their history is outlined at the Currahee Military Museum and was featured in HBO’s "Band of Brothers" and the film "Saving Private Ryan." The video will also feature Travelers Rest Historic Site, a former 19th century inn and plantation home, downtown Toccoa, a local historic district founded in 1874, and the historic 1905 Stephens County Courthouse.
The Official Best Of is the only travel website with video segments about each of the award-winning attractions selected as the best in each state. Their website will include the video segment, information as to why Toccoa was selected as the "Official Best of Living History of Georgia," and contact information for the City of Toccoa and the Stephens County Historical Society, the partners bringing this production to Toccoa.
For more information call the Main Street Toccoa office at 706-282-3269 or the Stephens County Historical Society at 706-282-5055.
Monday, October 11, 2010
FOX Carolina's Toccoa "Take Over" November 4
FOX Carolina Morning Show
Ready for Toccoa "Take Over" on November 4
Ready for Toccoa "Take Over" on November 4
WHEN: Thursday, November 4, 2010
TIME: Anytime between 6:45 – 9 a.m. – or stay for the entire show!
WHERE: Downtown Toccoa on Doyle Street
WHY: To show everyone why Toccoa is THE place to live, work and play
FOX Carolina encourages people to bring signs supporting Toccoa because they WILL be on TV. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this free event downtown on November 4 and support the city. This is Toccoa’s time to shine!
If you have any questions please contact Main Street Toccoa at 706.282.3232. We look forward to seeing everyone downtown to support Toccoa on November 4!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tour de Tugaloo 2010 Promo Video
Check out the Tour de Tugaloo as bicyclists ride along the Tugaloo River through Stephens County November 6, 2010!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Triple Crown of Watercross Event Makes a Splash on Lake Hartwell
Press Release August 16, 2010: Triple Crown of Watercross Event Makes A Splash on Lake Hartwell
Media Contacts:
•Wendi Bailey, Toccoa-Stephens County (T-SC) Chamber President, 706-886-2132
•Kathy Benson, Anderson, South Carolina Convention & Visitors Bureau Ex. Director, 864-716-3660
•Connie Tabor, Toccoa Mainstreet Director, 706-282-3269
•Larry Torrence, Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance (LHMA) Chair, 706-436-0166, visit www.mylakehartwell.org.
•Upstate Watercraft Promotions has Race Results on www.uwpinc.com
•International Jet Sports Boating Association, www.ijsba.com
•Pictures courtesy of Glenn Brill, Director Anderson County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Division, 864-260-1092
The inaugural Triple Crown Watercross Competition on Lake Hartwell was held August 13-15th at the Big Oaks Recreation Area in Hart County. Over 150 watercraft racers participated and spectators came by car and boat - about 2,500 on Saturday and 3,000 on Sunday, to see speed and stunts. Rob Flores from Las Vegas and Ermino Iantosca from Naples were two points leaders racing to qualify for the upcoming nationals.
Mainstreet Director Connie Tabor and Chamber of Commerce President Wendi Bailey both serve on the Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance (LHMA) board along with other lake-surrounding county’s representatives from Franklin, Hart, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee. The LHMA successfully attracted the Watercross event to the Lake and the board as well as many volunteers organized the weekend activities.
The riders each received Lake Hartwell gift bags at registration with gift items and brochures from each of the counties. All reports indicate they loved the warm weather, deep water and Southern hospitality. It was the perfect environment for the first event of its kind in the southeast!
The PR and media coverage leading up to and during the event, including ESPN brought great visibility to our Lake Hartwell region. WNEG TV News Channel 32, WNEG Radio AM 630 and Advantage Cable Marketing sponsored the event by running commercials created by Good Machine. Riders and spectators came from all over including Canada and Germany. They ate food from Shirley’s Sole Food, heard music from Flash the DJ and learned about the region by visiting the county’s information booths.
T-SC volunteers included Peter and Wendi Bailey, David and Lynn Cox, Harry and Patti Joiner, Don and Connie Tabor and Jackie Whitmire. They helped share information about our T-SC attractions and upcoming events. “Many of the riders are staying in the region before leaving for Charleston, West Virginia for the next race,” said Connie Tabor Mainstreet Director, “we invited them to visit Toccoa-Stephens County attractions, restaurants and retail shops this week.”
On Friday, the counties and sponsors each entered a team of amateurs in the Corporate Challenge. The Toccoa-Stephens County team placed 4th out of 11 teams. Mike Haynie from 1st Franklin Financial Corporation had the fastest team time of 1:07, Peter Bailey, Wendi Bailey and Roger Guimond each had times of 1:08. The Mayor of Hartwell, Jennifer Scott had the overall fastest time of 1:04.
On Saturday, nine types of Riders (beginner to pro) on four types of watercrafts (seated or standing) competed in four types of classes (stock to modified) and five different events (endurance, drag racing to freestyle tricks). Each race begins with 20 racers, male and female, side-by-side all wanting to be first going into turn one.
Upstate Watercraft Promotions, the national promoter partnering with the International Jet Sports Boating Association is looking at venues in Anderson, SC for the 2011 event. Organizers believe it will continue to grow and be an economic boost for the Lake Hartwell region for years to come. “We are excited about the future of the LHMA and the other events being contemplated now, said Wendi Bailey Chamber President. “Tourists don’t see borders, just warm smiles and friendly faces. I came home with brochures from each of the counties and plan to create a new section in our Welcome Center called the Lake Hartwell Region.”
Watercross Event programs, T-shirts, caps, poster art, gift bags and other LHMA souvenir items are still available for purchase. Please call the Chamber at 706-886-2132.
Media Contacts:
•Wendi Bailey, Toccoa-Stephens County (T-SC) Chamber President, 706-886-2132
•Kathy Benson, Anderson, South Carolina Convention & Visitors Bureau Ex. Director, 864-716-3660
•Connie Tabor, Toccoa Mainstreet Director, 706-282-3269
•Larry Torrence, Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance (LHMA) Chair, 706-436-0166, visit www.mylakehartwell.org.
•Upstate Watercraft Promotions has Race Results on www.uwpinc.com
•International Jet Sports Boating Association, www.ijsba.com
•Pictures courtesy of Glenn Brill, Director Anderson County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Division, 864-260-1092
The inaugural Triple Crown Watercross Competition on Lake Hartwell was held August 13-15th at the Big Oaks Recreation Area in Hart County. Over 150 watercraft racers participated and spectators came by car and boat - about 2,500 on Saturday and 3,000 on Sunday, to see speed and stunts. Rob Flores from Las Vegas and Ermino Iantosca from Naples were two points leaders racing to qualify for the upcoming nationals.
Mainstreet Director Connie Tabor and Chamber of Commerce President Wendi Bailey both serve on the Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance (LHMA) board along with other lake-surrounding county’s representatives from Franklin, Hart, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee. The LHMA successfully attracted the Watercross event to the Lake and the board as well as many volunteers organized the weekend activities.
The riders each received Lake Hartwell gift bags at registration with gift items and brochures from each of the counties. All reports indicate they loved the warm weather, deep water and Southern hospitality. It was the perfect environment for the first event of its kind in the southeast!
The PR and media coverage leading up to and during the event, including ESPN brought great visibility to our Lake Hartwell region. WNEG TV News Channel 32, WNEG Radio AM 630 and Advantage Cable Marketing sponsored the event by running commercials created by Good Machine. Riders and spectators came from all over including Canada and Germany. They ate food from Shirley’s Sole Food, heard music from Flash the DJ and learned about the region by visiting the county’s information booths.
T-SC volunteers included Peter and Wendi Bailey, David and Lynn Cox, Harry and Patti Joiner, Don and Connie Tabor and Jackie Whitmire. They helped share information about our T-SC attractions and upcoming events. “Many of the riders are staying in the region before leaving for Charleston, West Virginia for the next race,” said Connie Tabor Mainstreet Director, “we invited them to visit Toccoa-Stephens County attractions, restaurants and retail shops this week.”
On Friday, the counties and sponsors each entered a team of amateurs in the Corporate Challenge. The Toccoa-Stephens County team placed 4th out of 11 teams. Mike Haynie from 1st Franklin Financial Corporation had the fastest team time of 1:07, Peter Bailey, Wendi Bailey and Roger Guimond each had times of 1:08. The Mayor of Hartwell, Jennifer Scott had the overall fastest time of 1:04.
On Saturday, nine types of Riders (beginner to pro) on four types of watercrafts (seated or standing) competed in four types of classes (stock to modified) and five different events (endurance, drag racing to freestyle tricks). Each race begins with 20 racers, male and female, side-by-side all wanting to be first going into turn one.
Upstate Watercraft Promotions, the national promoter partnering with the International Jet Sports Boating Association is looking at venues in Anderson, SC for the 2011 event. Organizers believe it will continue to grow and be an economic boost for the Lake Hartwell region for years to come. “We are excited about the future of the LHMA and the other events being contemplated now, said Wendi Bailey Chamber President. “Tourists don’t see borders, just warm smiles and friendly faces. I came home with brochures from each of the counties and plan to create a new section in our Welcome Center called the Lake Hartwell Region.”
Watercross Event programs, T-shirts, caps, poster art, gift bags and other LHMA souvenir items are still available for purchase. Please call the Chamber at 706-886-2132.
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