Toccoa is the county seat of Stephens County, Georgia, and is considered the “Heart of Northeast Georgia.” The city is progressive, friendly, and welcoming. Toccoa is about 90 miles northeast of Atlanta and about 50 miles from Athens. Toccoa’s range of services attracts and supports a diverse economic base of 60 industries and more than 400 businesses and retail outlets. Stephens County serves as the major employment and retail center for a five-county area.