City Hall Selfie Day Coming Up

Press Release

Release: Immediate
Date: August 9, 2018
Contact: Sharon Crosby, Special Events Coordinator
RE: City Hall Selfie Day

August 9, 2018 – Toccoa GA – The City of Toccoa is once again proud to participate in the 2018 City Hall Selfie Day. Taking place on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, staff of City Hall will take “selfie” photographs that will be posted on Facebook via the official Main Street Toccoa page.

The community is encouraged to come and take “selfie” photographs in front of City Hall or within the building. Show the staff at Main Street Toccoa, located on the third floor of City Hall, your “selfie” photograph to receive a free gift, while supplies last.

City Hall Selfie Day is a yearly event hosted by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) that promotes civic pride and mutual understanding between your local government employees and the citizens of this wonderful community.

For more information, please contact Sharon Crosby, Special Events Coordinator, at
scrosby@cityoftoccoa.com or via phone at 706.282.3309

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Open Mic Monday Begins in September

For Immediate Release

Contact: Danita Gaudette, 706.244.0039
Date: 08/06/2018
RE: Second Annual Open Mic Monday Competition Begins

The Ritz Theatre is pleased to host the second annual free Open Mic Monday beginning on
September 17th and continuing on the third Monday of every month through to the grand finale in
January 2019. The first 12 performers to either sign up by email at ritztheatretoccoa@gmail.com
or show up at the Historic Ritz Theatre on the evening of the show before 6:30 pm will be
accepted. Only musical acts are eligible and contestants will play 2 songs or perform for 10
minutes, whichever comes first. The winning performer will get a paid gig as the opening act for
the first Ida Cox Music Series performance in June 2019.

Winners from each of the four nights will be invited back for a “Final 4” competition on January
21 st to determine the ultimate Open Mic Monday winner. The remaining dates are October 15 th ,
November 19 th , and December 17th. 

For more information about Open Mic Monday, contact Danita Gaudette, General Manager,
Historic Ritz Theatre at 706.244-0039.

Ida Cox Music Series to feature Hometown Tour from Radio 106.1 Georgia Country

News Release

Release: Immediate
Contact: Sharon Crosby
Date: 7/24/18
RE: Ida Cox Music Series

A Local Hometown Hero is Recognized at Saturday Concert

Toccoa, GA, July 24, 2018 – Radio 106.1 Georgia Country will be broadcasting live from 6 pm –
8 pm at this week’s Ida Cox concert. Announcers Walker and Macie will be set up on Doyle St.
and broadcast the program live. It is part of their Hometown Tour which travels around the area
celebrating local heroes. Toccoa Stephens County’s award will go to Danny Yearwood. Danny is
the Chaplain at the Stephens County jail and has made it his life’s mission to help others addicted
to drugs and alcohol. As a recovering addict of 20 years, Danny wants to help others overcome
their addictions. Danny will be receiving his award during the program. The community is invited
to come.

Hunter Callahan is this week’s featured artist at the concert. This is Hunter’s second year
performing at the Ida Cox Music Concert. He and his band perform blues, rock, and country
music. Conrad Moore will be this week’s opening act.
August 4, the Grassland String Band will perform.

The concerts are held every Saturday night in June, July, and August from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
in downtown Toccoa on Doyle Street from Sage Street to Pond Street. Admission is free.

In case of rain, concerts will be moved to the Historic Ritz Theatre on Doyle St.

Rural Zone Lunch-n-Learn Scheduled

Press Release

Release: Immediate
Contact: Christian Hamilton
Date: 07.09.18
RE: Rural Zone Lunch-n-Learn Scheduled

Toccoa, Georgia – July 9, 2018 – Main Street Toccoa is pleased to announce that it has scheduled a lunch-n-learn regarding its new Rural Zone designation, to take place on July 25, 2018 at noon at Tugalo Station in Downtown Toccoa.

In 2018, Main Street Toccoa was one of the first nine downtowns in the State of Georgia to garner a Rural Zone designation. This designation, applied exclusively to the Main Street District, gives downtown business and property owners special Rural Zone tax credits for investing in the downtown area. Three types of tax credits may be acquired: A job tax credit, worth $2,000 a year per full-time equivalent job created within the Rural Zone; an investment tax credit, worth up to $125,000 claimed over five years, capped at 25% of the total investment cost; and a rehabilitation tax credit, worth up to $150,000 claimed over three years, capped at 30% of the total investment cost. Other details apply.

These tax credits are available to all businesses located within the Toccoa Rural Zone. Main Street Toccoa encourages all downtown business owners to attend the lunch-n-learn and find out how they can take advantage of this valuable opportunity. Representatives from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs will be in attendance to answer any questions that may be asked.

Tugalo Station is located at 67 East Tugalo Street in the former storefront of Downtown Flowers. The lunch-n-learn will begin promptly at noon on July 25, 2018. It is free to attend.

For more information, please contact Christian Hamilton at the Main Street Office via phone at 706.898.5777 or via email at chamilton@cityoftoccoa.com.

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Summer Movies: Captain Underpants

Press Release

Release: Immediate
Contact: Danita Gaudette, 706.282.3232
Date: 07/09/18
RE: 2018 Summer Movies at the Ritz

TOCCOA, GA, July 9, 2018 – Main Street Toccoa is happy to announce the showing of Captain
Underpants on Thursday, July 12 th , as part of the 2018 Summer Movies at the Ritz event series.
The Summer Movies at the Ritz take place every Thursday at the Historic Ritz Theatre in
Downtown Toccoa. Showtimes are at 10:00am and 7:00pm. Tickets and concession are only $1.
The event series run through July 26 th with the remaining audience favorites, Ferdinand and The
Lion King.

The Main Street Office is happy to answer any questions regarding Summer Movies at the Ritz.
Please contact Danita Gaudette at 706.282.3232 for inquiries.