Toccoa
Toccoa, GA · Arts & Culture
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ChristmasFest 2026 Applications are Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2026 Festival of Trees, says Samantha Mitchell, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator for the City of Toccoa and Main Street Toccoa. “We invite businesses, civic groups, schools, individuals, families, and non-profit organizations to participate by decorating a Christmas Tree and showcasing their creativity and holiday spirit. Trees must be completely decorated between December 1-3, during office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Festival of Trees will be located at 37 West Tugalo Street in Downtown Toccoa. The public is invited to view the trees and cast their votes on Friday, December 4, during ChristmasFest from 5-9 p.m. Voting tickets will be available for $1 each. There will be cash prizes for the top three winners. First place $500, second place $200, and third place $100, and this is a great opportunity to show off your creativity, represent your business or organization, and help bring the Christmas Spirit to Downtown Toccoa. Applications are available now at mainstreettoccoa.com, and we look forward to seeing all of the beautiful trees and celebrating the Christmas season with our community during ChristmasFest on December 4.”
Red and Black
Historic Athens director announces Magnolias to rebuild, reopen
Murphy Wolford, owner of Magnolias Bar, has confirmed the bar will be rebuilt and reopened after a driver fatally crashed into the building Wednesday, according to a statement from Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine. Restoration will be possible thanks to a steel frame installed in 1997, when the building,...
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Athens zoo mourns the death of 16-year-old black bear
ATHENS, Ga. - Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the death of Yonah, a 16-year-old American black bear who was humanely euthanized Sunday evening following a severe battle with pneumonia. What we know:. Animal care staff surrounded the female black bear when she died Sunday after her health deteriorated rapidly from...
Athens Banner-Herald
Athens-area holiday calendar features markets, lights and arts
As the holiday season approaches, communities across Athens, Winterville and Watkinsville are filling their calendars with artist markets, light displays, live performances and longtime seasonal traditions. This roundup highlights local events where visitors can shop from regional makers, experience holiday-themed arts programming, and take part in some of the area's most anticipated annual celebrations. Don't see your event listed here? Email your press release or event information to ashearer@onlineathens.com. New eats: Here's our list of Athens restaurants that opened in 2026 Athens area holiday and seasonal events Celebrate Fall Festival (Taylor-Grady House, 634 Prince Ave., Athens) Saturday, Nov. 7. Community arts festival featuring local makers, traditional crafts, artisan vendors and creative activities. Winter WonderLights (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens) Thursday, Nov. 12, and select nights through December. Walk-through holiday light display featuring illuminated installations, themed light experiences and seasonal décor along garden pathways. Athens Academy Holiday Market (Sinkwich Spartan Center, 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens) Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 18-19. Holiday shopping event featuring more than 85 vendors from across the Southeast selling artwork, jewelry, pottery, floral arrangements, specialty foods and handmade gifts. Opening-night shopping event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18. OCAF Holiday Market (Oconee Cultural
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GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Remembering 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart
Stewart, who died Oct. 28, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming famous as Star Trek's Capt. Picard. Critic David Bianculli has a tribute, and we listen back to a 2020 interview. Support Local Journalism. GPB believes that everyone should have access to trustworthy, fact-based stories that connect them...
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This Historic South Carolina Factory Has Been Transformed Into A Thriving Artisan Village
A two-story bank vault sits inside an old South Carolina textile mill. Today, couples celebrate weddings and big parties right beside its heavy doors. That vault still shows off its original brick and steel, which feels delightfully dramatic for a party. It shares the property with a rage room, artist studios, creative workshops, and a model train station.
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The Enormous South Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Fill An Entire Bag Of Books For Less Than $20
Somewhere in Easley, South Carolina, there’s a place that will make every book lover’s jaw drop straight to the floor. Book Warehouse Outlet is that place, and once you walk through its doors, you’ll understand why people drive from all over the state just to spend an afternoon there.