WELCOME Toccoa comes from the Cherokee for “beautiful.” Our quaint city, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the heart of Northeast Georgia certainly embodies that; and there is no better evidence of Toccoa’s beauty than its historic downtown. Walking the streets of Downtown Toccoa is not entirely unlike step-
The cornerstone of Downtown Toccoa is the Historic Ritz Theatre.
ping into the past. Bells softly ring as you step into our unique spe-
Also located on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ritz fea-
cialty shops. Brick pavers line the sidewalks. Lights twinkle on our
tures weekly concerts, movies, performances, and more.
tree-lined Doyle Street. Facades are beautifully restored. Oh, and parking is free! Downtown Toccoa is picturesque – and for good rea-
Take a look at our Night at the Ritz feature to see a line-up of our
son. We are proudly certified as a Georgia Exceptional Main Street
special acts. We’re proud to say that the revitalization work at the
(GEMS) community, the highest and rarest designation awarded in
Ritz has been recognized: The Ritz is the winner of the 2017 Chair-
the State of Georgia.
man’s Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s largest statewide
All of this is due to Toccoa’s award-winning revitalization and restoration projects. When you step into Downtown Toccoa, you step into a National Register of Historic Places District.
non-profit preservation organization. Come and see what the buzz is about. We can’t wait for you to visit Historic Downtown Toccoa. There’s something for everyone here.
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