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7-Day Forecast
Rain is likely today, with a few rumbles of thunder possible. The rain could swap to sleet in the higher elevations by late afternoon/early evening before the precip ends. Expect mostly cloudy skies...
View ArticleJames Richard Broner
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home announces the death of James Richard Broner, age 58 of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced...
View ArticleIsabelle B. Oliver
Isabelle B. Oliver, age 88, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370...
View ArticleEloise Simmons Dreher
Eloise Simmons Dreher, age 90, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel,...
View ArticleTMU Women’s Soccer Named NAIA Women’s Soccer Champions of Character
The Truett McConnell women’s soccer team was named the 2016 NAIA Women’s Soccer Champions of Character Team as announced by the national office and the National Championship Tournament Committee. The...
View ArticleCharles Eugene Mallard
The Very Reverend Charles Eugene Mallard, age 77, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home &...
View ArticleMovie Review: Rogue One
Rogue One is the first spinoff of the Star Wars series set between Revenge of the Sith and 1977’s A New Hope. If this first one is any indication, then as far as future spinoffs are concerned, well,...
View ArticleRaiders end 10-game skid with Friday win over West-Oak
Habersham Central’s 10-game losing streak came to an end Friday night against West Oak, as the Raiders avenged their December 6 one-point loss on the road with a 51-41 win. The Raiders outscored West...
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Mondays with Mom – Disappointment
At Mom’s visit to the doctor last week, we learned the treatment is not working yet on her arm. He is skeptical the bone will ever connect, and it was quite a blow to our hopes. We were trying to hold...
View ArticleWreck sends 2 to hospital; driver charged with DUI
A 21-year old Alto man is charged with DUI in connection with a wreck that injured two people on Monday. It happened around 3 p.m. on the Highway 441 Bypass near Baldwin. Ramon Perez-Franquez was...
View ArticleHabersham students receive Piedmont College degrees
18 Habersham County residents are among the 221 students who recently received degrees from Piedmont College. Commencement ceremonies were held Saturday, December 10, in the Johnny Mize Athletic...
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Life in Motion: conGRADulations!
On Saturday, December 10, 2016, 221 students graduated from Piedmont College in Demorest. There were hundreds of photos taken that day. Here are three of our favorite. READ Habersham students receive...
View ArticlePiedmont Puts Together Over 100 Boxes for Operation Christmas Child
In a continued effort by the Piedmont College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) to give back to the surrounding community, more than 100 boxes were assembled by the student-led...
View ArticleLady Raiders Enter Break On 5-Game Win Streak
A 55-40 win by Hab Central over visiting Madison County Tuesday night gave the Lady Raiders their fifth straight victory heading into the Christmas break. Playing four games in five days didn’t slow...
View ArticleKatie Franklin
Katie Franklin, age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel,...
View ArticleWayne Alfred Brown
Wayne Alfred Brown, age 55, of The Hollingsworth Community (Baldwin, Georgia), passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home...
View ArticleWilliam Henry Leagan
William Henry Leagan, age 67, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel,...
View ArticleClarkesville appoints new fire chief
Council Member Casey Ramsey presents the Chief’s badge to Jason Poole during fire training on December 20, 2016. Interim Clarkesville Fire Chief Jason Poole has been appointed to fill the job left...
View ArticleLions’ Win Over Rival Perfect Gift Heading Into Break
The Piedmont Lions aren’t exactly where they want to be yet, at just 4-6 overall, but a convincing 81-67 win over in-state rivals Oglethorpe University might be just want the men needed. The Lions...
View ArticleDenise Perez Sebastian
Funeral Mass for Denise Perez Sebastian, 2 year old daughter of Thomas Perez Felix and Ana Sebastian of Cornelia will be held on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 10:00 AM from the St. Mark Catholic...
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