Muriell Duey Martin
Muriell Duey Martin, age 86 of Danielsville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Born in Deshler, Nebraska, on October 22, 1930, she was a daughter of the late David Guy and Joy Craven...
View ArticleLocal Hoops Roundup: Handful of Teams Among State’s Best
The basketball season is now officially in the 2017 half of the ’16-17 season, and for some teams, there’s no sign of slowing down. Let’s take a peek to see how all eleven local programs are doing for...
View ArticleClarkesville woman jailed after run in with police…literally!
A 29-year old Clarkesville woman is in jail following a police chase in Cornelia. Heather Cornelius was arrested Monday after authorities say the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck she was riding in struck a...
View ArticleGrover Clifton Caudell
Grover Clifton Caudell, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are...
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Pilkington to present Piedmont vocal recital
Dr. Jonathan Pilkington, assistant professor of music at Piedmont College, will present a vocal recital at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in the Chapel at the campus in Demorest. Pilkington will...
View ArticleTruett Basketball Sweeps St. Andrews
Christian Davis finished extremely close to a triple-double as the Truett McConnell men’s basketball team led for nearly 37 minutes in a 94-71 win over St. Andrews Tuesday night. The Bears improve to...
View ArticleUPDATE: Escapee still at large
A local jail inmate remains at large after escaping from custody while at the Habersham Medical Center in Demorest. 45-year old Jody Smallwood fled from the hospital late Tuesday, according to...
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Hospital security guard alerted authorities to inmate’s escape
Security cameras captured inmate leaving through emergency room stairwell An observant security guard at Habersham Medical Center is being credited with alerting authorities to an inmate’s escape from...
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Winter Storm Possible Friday/Saturday
Confidence is increasing in a potentially major winter storm across the region late Friday through Saturday. A major winter storm is possible across Northeast Georgia beginning mid-day Friday and...
View ArticleWho are we really fighting against?
Have you ever gotten into a fight over something silly? Ever thought, “Why does this bother me this much?” and yet you continue to argue? Have you ever taken out your anger over something on someone...
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Shead appointed as Demorest’s new city manager
After being passed over for the job 19 months ago, Kristi Shead will soon be settling into her new job as Demorest City Manager. The city council appointed Shead to the position Tuesday after...
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Tallulah Falls Names Indians of the Week
Tallulah Falls School coaches have selected their Indian athletes of the week for December 12-17. VARSITY BOY Sophomore Jake Carver of Demorest was named an Indian of the Week by TFS varsity...
View ArticleTony “Yankee” Goulding
Tony “Yankee” Goulding, age 42 of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 21, 1974, he was a son of Danny...
View ArticleNorth Georgia under Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has upgraded its Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow for North Georgia and portions of Central Georgia. The warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Friday...
View ArticleCornelia K-Mart closing
Cornelia store among 150 Sears-owned properties being closed nationwide Attention K-Mart shoppers, your shopping days are numbered…at least in Habersham County. The retail chain’s parent company,...
View ArticleDeal declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
(ATLANTA) – Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency for 78 counties at noon on Friday, January 6, ahead of a significant weather event. Acting upon the recommendation of the Georgia...
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Habersham public schools to release students early on Friday
Students will be released two hours earlier than normal due to approaching winter storm Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper. Habersham County public school students will have a short...
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Georgia DOT prepares for Winter Storm Helena
Winter Storm Helena is on her way and the Georgia Department of Transportation is getting ready. Maintenance crews will begin pre-treating roadways Friday at 6 a.m. Twelve brine tanks loaded with a...
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Spring 2017 Registration Now Open for HCLL
Baseball season is right around the corner, and it’s that time to sign up for Habersham County Little League! Registration is now open for the Spring 2017 Little League Season. Per the HCLL website,...
View ArticleGeorgia DOT weather travel updates
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