The driving force behind the Symphony was Mrs. Pinkie Craft Ware, a Toccoa resident and music teacher.  Mrs. Ware grew up in the local orphanage run by her parents.  Throughout her life she was  dedicated to the community and was extremely passionate about music.  She was the State President of the Music Educators Association, the first Music Supervisor of the Stephens County School District and was active with many local choirs.