Robin Denise Garrish
Robin Denise Garrish, age 56 of Clarkesville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017. Born in Jackson County on December 12, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Eugene Garrish. Mrs. Garrish...
View ArticleGosnell, Burpee among Habersham BLITZ Player of the Year Finalists
As the winter sports season comes to a close, many players are earning proper recognition for their efforts during the 2016-17 season. BLITZ has released its Boys Basketball Player of the Year and...
View ArticleTruett Wrestler Chandler Qualifies for NAIA National Tournament
After finishing runner-up at the Mid-South Conference/NAIA East Regional Qualifier, Truett McConnell wrestler Jeff Chandler will go to Topeka, Kansas, to compete for a national championship at 285...
View ArticleOut of control vehicle hits driver, LP Gas tank and another vehicle
The unmanned vehicle ran into a gas tank, causing it to overturn. Fire officials secured the area near a local restaurant until the leak was repaired. (PHOTO/Dean Dyer) (Cleveland)- Officials say an...
View ArticleLawmakers tackle “surprise medical billing”
“Surprise medical billing” has been a hot topic in the General Assembly this session, and I am hearing about this issue from many folks in the district. You may have experienced this scary problem...
View ArticleNorth Main Credit Union open house March 14-16
Formerly Ethicon Credit Union, North Main now serves all of Habersham County. Pictured (L-R): Melany Ward, CEO; Kendra Canup, Member Services; Alex Childers, Marketing; Hope Murray, VP of Operations;...
View ArticleStage Raiders season update
The Habersham Central High School Stage Raiders are preparing for the last night of their annual Dinner Theater. They’re also looking ahead to this year’s spring musical and a major fundraiser. Click...
View ArticleASI Southeast to build $16 million manufacturing facility in Toccoa
ASI Southeast is expanding its operations in Stephens County. The company, which makes washroom accessories, toilet partitions and lockers, is building a new $16 million manufacturing facility in...
View ArticleHenry L. “Hank” Nix
Funeral services for Henry L. “Hank” Nix, age 92 of Clarkesville will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from the Clarkesville First United Methodist Church. Rev. Brian Butler will...
View ArticleA homecoming
I enjoy seeing on Facebook or TV these surprise homecomings of our military personnel. There will be the sudden shock of discovery, then cries of joy as the couple hug one another. The surprise return...
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Cornelia Kiwanis Talent Showcase auditions March 14th
Students, here’s your chance to shine! The Cornelia Kiwanis Club is gearing up for its 36th Annual Talent Showcase. Habersham County residents in kindergarten through 12th grades are eligible to...
View ArticleRev. Lester Haynes
Rev. Lester Haynes, age 75, of Baldwin, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017 following an extended illness. Rev. Haynes was born on October 5, 1941 in Baldwin, Georgia to the...
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Denzer Bill Taylor
Denzer Bill Taylor, age 95, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Mr. Taylor was born on November 1, 1921, in Clarkesville, Georgia; a son of the late Tatum Hubert and...
View ArticleLocal country music star makes history at the Ryman
Habersham County’s own Kimberly Schlapman is making history at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Schlapman, along with her bandmates in the Grammy Award winning country music quartet Little Big Town,...
View ArticleTruett’s Sanders Named All-Conference as Four Women’s Basketball Players...
The Truett McConnell women’s basketball team had four players earn awards during the Appalachian Athletic Conference basketball awards ceremony Wednesday evening. Ariana Sanders was named First-Team...
View ArticleShrove Tuesday pancake supper Feb. 28
Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church is hosting a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at 6 pm on February 28th in St. Julian Hall. The cost is $5/person, maximum $15/family. Proceeds benefit the playground fund....
View ArticleDan Allen Dixon
Funeral services for Dan Allen Dixon, age 91, of Clarkesville will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville. Dr. Jasper Keith and Rev. Grady...
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Atlanta United Futbol home opener inspires Habersham and surrounding youth...
Soccer in Habersham and surrounding counties has grown phenomenally during the last twenty years. Local interest in soccer includes 550-600 local Habersham players, on 50 teams, ages 3 to 19, in the...
View ArticleLady Lions take USA South Championship
For the first time since joining the USA South, the Piedmont College women’s basketball team claimed the conference tournament title in a rematch from a year ago against Maryville College 58-44 on the...
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Clarkesville Councilman Ramsey resigns
There’s a vacant seat on the Clarkesville City Council. Longtime member Casey Ramsey resigned effective today. Ramsey, who served on the city council for nine years, is relocating to Dalton, Georgia....
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