Pickup truck crash claims life of Lakemont man
A 48-year old Lakemont man is dead after crashing his pickup truck on Burton Dam Road. Richard Todd Erlewine was killed in a wreck in Rabun County on Wednesday afternoon. Erlewine was traveling east...
View ArticleWoman hit by vehicle in Cleveland
(Cleveland)- An unidentified woman was struck by a vehicle in the city of Cleveland Wednesday. The accident was reported just before noon at the intersection of Appalachian Trail Drive and Highway 75...
View ArticleAida Viola Nix Jaworski
Aida Viola Nix Jaworski, age 93 of Alto, took her Heavenly flight on December 28, 2016. Born in Blairsville, Georgia on March 31, 1923 she was a daughter of the late John Frank and Hattie England Nix....
View ArticleNight of Grace to be held January 27
T.A. & Dayle Fowler of Clarkesville browse the art auction at last year’s Night of Grace. The annual fundraiser benefits Grace Gate, a free medical clinic in Demorest. Grace Gate, a clinic that...
View ArticleState Fire Commissioner urges caution with New Year’s fireworks
Georgia’s Fire Commissioner is urging folks to be careful when using fireworks during the New Year’s holiday. “It’s traditional to celebrate the coming of the new year with fireworks,” says...
View ArticleVicki Susan Bryant Maney
Vicki Susan Bryant Maney, age 65 of Baldwin, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Born in Hall County on November 6, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Bryant. Mrs. Maney was a member of...
View ArticleBaldwin approves funding for upgrades to cemetery and Farmer’s Market
The Baldwin City Council has approved more than $72,000 in funding for improvement projects and services. The council approved the expenditures during a special called meeting on Thursday. Council...
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Autopsy report released on couple killed in fire
A Habersham County couple killed in a mobile home fire died of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning, according to an autopsy report released by the State Medical Examiner’s Office. The...
View ArticleTruett Wrestling to Compete in Appalachian Athletic Conference Starting 2017-18
The Truett McConnell wrestling team will compete in the Appalachian Athletic Conference starting in the 2017-18 season as announced by the league office Wednesday. TMU will join Allen University,...
View ArticleTallulah Falls a Perfect 13-0 after New Year’s Eve Win at White Co
The Warriors proved to be the toughest opponent for Tallulah Falls in 2016, but the Indians survived a scare Saturday afternoon on New Year’s Eve, running away late to a 74-61 win. The Indians used 11...
View ArticleBishop Chester Melvin Smith
Bishop Chester Melvin Smith, age 77 of Demorest, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2016 following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will...
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Teague new president of Northeast Georgia Cattleman’s Association
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Tim Teague. I will be serving as the President of The Northeast Georgia Cattlemen’s Association for 2017 year. Our local chapter is a part of the larger...
View Article2016 Movie Year in Review
Justin’s list of the best – and worst – of 2016 Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood recreate the Miracle on the Hudson. Ellen DeGeneres returns as everyone’s favorite forgetful fish. Russell Crowe and Ryan...
View ArticleA letter to Sue
Sue Dickerson, a cousin, is a long time friend. I grew up with her dad, Albert Dickerson, who also had a military career with the US Navy. This letter describes for my cousin how life once was. Sue,...
View ArticleSHMS Rebels of the Month
The following South Habersham students were chosen for Rebel of the Month for the month of December. One boy and one girl from each grade level are chosen by teachers. These students exemplify...
View ArticleDemorest Council meets Jan. 3
The Demorest City Council is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday. On the agenda, Council will consider adopting the Habersham County Animal Control Ordinance. Also, the...
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Habersham welcomes first baby of New Year
It’s a girl! The Habersham Medical Center Family Birth Center’s first baby of 2017 is Yesenia Guadalupe Hernandez. Born at 4:37 p.m. on January 1, 2017, Yesenia weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 ¾...
View ArticlePiedmont Student-Athletes Put in Strong Showing in Classroom
With the fall semester now complete, the Piedmont College Department of Athletics is only halfway through the 2016-17 academic year and already has put on quite the show, both on the field and in the...
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57 take the Polar Bear Plunge at Unicoi Lake
Polar Bear Plunge participants race into the cold water. (PHOTO/Jimmy O’Neill) (Helen) – It was a dreary day with overcast skies and a slight mist in the air but that did not dampen the spirits of the...
View ArticleRobert C. (Bob) Henry
Robert C. (Bob) Henry, 90, passed away peacefully in his home in Clarkesville, January 1, 2017, after a brief illness. Growing up in Gainesville, Georgia, Bob graduated from Gainesville High School in...
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