Join Habersham County Day at the Capitol
The Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is developing its seventh “Habersham County Day at the Capitol” for Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Working with Senator John Wilkinson and Representatives...
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State Senate leaders set 2017 goals
Six goals to guide decision-making this year As the Georgia Senate moves forward in the 2017 legislative session, the Senate Majority Caucus wants to remind our citizens that Georgia’s priorities are...
View ArticleMt. Airy woman charged in wreck that injured three
A Mt. Airy woman is charged with following too closely in connection with a wreck that sent three people to the hospital. Sr. Trooper Jason Stephens of Georgia State Patrol Post 7 in Toccoa says...
View ArticleJohn “JH” Crunkleton
Memorial services for John “JH” Crunkleton, age 92 of Clayton and formerly of Cornelia will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM from the First Baptist Church in Cornelia with Dr. Eric...
View ArticleNellie Inez Elrod Kimsey
Nellie Inez Elrod Kimsey, age 101 of Clarkesville passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born in Habersham County on January 13, 1916, she was a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Anna Chapman...
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Best-selling author Diana Palmer to speak at this year’s Book & Author Luncheon
Friends of the Clarkesville Library will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the group’s annual Book & Author Luncheon in March with award winning author Diana Palmer. Palmer is a long time resident...
View ArticleGA Pre-K Lottery Drawing registration begins today
Habersham County Schools will hold a Lottery Drawing Registration for GA Pre-K classes. Children must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2017 to be eligible. GA Pre-K classrooms are...
View ArticleState legislature considers new casino gambling bill
A much-anticipated piece of legislation was read on the House floor this past week – House Bill 158. HB 158 provides for the state of Georgia to regulate two “destination resorts”. The bill also...
View ArticleDetour scheduled in Cornelia for railroad maintenance
A portion of Main Street in Cornelia will be closed this week for railroad crossing maintenance. Norfolk Southern is scheduled to begin work on downtown crossings this Thursday, February 9. Traffic...
View ArticleHuman remains found in Banks County
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the discovery of human remains found in a wooded area off of Highway 59 in Commerce. BCSO spokesperson Lt. Carissa McFadden says the...
View ArticleMark Taylor Ivester
Mark Taylor Ivester, age 61 of Clarkesville, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon. An online guest register is available...
View ArticlePiedmont College Theatre presents comedy farce, ‘The Foreigner’
Piedmont College theatre students Tyler Vandiver, Brecken Watts, and Milner Martin rehearse a scene from the upcoming production of ‘The Foreigner.’ Piedmont College Theatre continues its 2016-2017...
View ArticleFans react to Super Bowl LI
The Atlanta Falcons are back home in Georgia after Sunday’s heartbreaking 34-28 loss to New England in Sunday’s Super Bowl.The team returned home from Houston Monday afternoon. Returning with them,...
View ArticleLady Lions lacrosse schedule released under first year coach Laura Patton
The Piedmont College women’s lacrosse team has set the 2017 schedule with first year head coach Laura Patton at the helm. The Lady Lions are coming off a 10-7 season including an impressive 6-3 record...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Esther
On February 19th, I will have the opportunity to share the sermon at my church. It is United Methodist Women’s Sunday and the service will be led by women in every role. It was an honor to be asked to...
View ArticleLocal students perform in Auburn University Middle School Honor Band
Habersham County middle school band students visit the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art at Auburn University. Habersham County was well represented at the 8th Annual Auburn University Middle School...
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TFS coaches select Indians of the Week
Tallulah Falls School coaches have selected their Indian athletes of the week for January 23-28. VARSITY BOY Freshman Caden Griffis of Martin was named a TFS Indian of the Week by swim coach Annette...
View ArticleMcDonalds employee burned in alleged assault by co-worker
A Clarkesville McDonalds employee is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly throwing scalding coffee onto a co-worker. Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett says the incident occurred Tuesday...
View ArticleClarkesville Police arrest suspected serial burglar
A surveillance camera captured the suspect’s van parked outside Coin Laundry in Clarkesville on December 18, 2016 (PHOTO/Clarkesville PD Facebook) A Franklin County man charged with burglarizing two...
View ArticleMarianne “Tich” Cook
Marianne “Tich” Cook, age 92 of Clarkesville, Georgia went into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February, 6, 2017. Mrs. Cook was born on August 13, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Ladd Tichy and...
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