Marjorie White Meeks
Marjorie White Meeks, age 91, of Lula, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017, following an extended illness. Ms. Meeks was born on July 13, 1925, in Stanton, Kentucky, to the...
View ArticleApproximately 60 acres burned in weekend wildfire
Habersham County firefighters among those who helped put out the blaze in Stephens County Saturday Stephens County Fire officials have released details on this weekend’s wildfire along Georgia Highway...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Names
I don’t know about you, but sometimes names escape me. I can begin to introduce people with whom I am very familiar and forget their names in the pressure of the moment. Or I can see someone after an...
View ArticleRaiders earn 11-0 win over East Jackson
The season is still young, but the Raiders are showing they can compete with anyone after an 11-0 shutout win over East Jackson Monday night. Habersham Central (5-3) has easily surpassed last season’s...
View ArticleAnd then there were two…GHSA Elite 8 Basketball Preview
It’s nearly March, and that means if you’re still alive in the GHSA State Playoffs in basketball, it’s been an historic season. While many local programs had a great year and made the state playoffs,...
View ArticleSearch for robbery suspect underway in White County
(Cleveland)- A White County man is expected to be okay after being shot during an apparent robbery Monday night. White County Chief Deputy Bob Ingram said Tuesday morning that the incident happened...
View ArticleNancy Lee Watkins
Nancy Lee Watkins, age 87 of Cleveland and formerly of Mt. Airy passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born in Banks County, Georgia on February 26, 1930, she was a daughter of the late John...
View ArticleRabun Lady Wildcats punch ticket to Final 4
Playing in the Elite 8 for the fifth time in nine year, the Lady Wildcats finally got over that hump with a 70-54 win over Fitzgerald Tuesday night in Tiger. #2-ranked Rabun County (28-2) outscored...
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Habersham Soup Kitchen in Clarkesville Closes It’s Doors
Sharon and Hawk Smessaert ran the Habersham Soup Kitchen located at 166 Ritchie Street in Clarkesville for over 25 years. Hawk passed away last year so their son Allan helped his mother continue the...
View ArticleCollins’ response to President’s Joint Session Address
Says election and speech were about forgotten Americans (WASHINGTON) – Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) attended President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress on February 28 and issued the...
View ArticleLady Lions to take on Albright in first round of DIII National Tournament
The Piedmont College women’s basketball team now knows its opponent for the 2016-17 NCAA National Tournament First Round with a trip to Greensboro, North Carolina approaching. The Lady Lions will play...
View ArticleDonald Ferguson
Donald Ferguson, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com....
View ArticleCharles Morrison, Jr.
Charles Morrison, Jr., age 79, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com....
View ArticleTMU Golf Teams Earn Low Medalists at Mossy Creek Invitational
The Truett McConnell golf teams participated in a one day tournament with Reinhardt and Bryan last Thursday at Mossy Creek Golf Course in Cleveland. The tournament format was to give the younger...
View ArticlePastor Gerald Maurice Lee
Pastor Gerald Maurice Lee, age 77 of Turnerville, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his residence. Born in Florence, South Carolina on February 20, 1940, he was a son of the late Henry and...
View ArticleSketch released of attempted armed robbery and shooting suspect
(Cleveland)-The White County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of a suspect in connection with the attempted armed robbery and shooting Monday night at Woodlawn Gardens and Farm on Highway 254. A...
View ArticleHABCO BOE to hold called meeting today
The Habersham County Board of Education will hold a Called Meeting today at 4 :30 p.m. The board is scheduled to approve personnel recommendations then move into executive session to discuss personnel...
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NGTC students experience behind-the-scenes horticulture heaven at Disneyworld
Going behind the scenes to see how Disney’s pumpkins grow ears! (Clarkesville, GA) — North Georgia Technical College horticulture students recently returned from a hands-on, behind-the-scenes...
View ArticleDr. Stacy Hall to resign as TMU Director of Athletics
After 26 years of working in the sports industry, including nearly five years as Director of Athletics and a Business professor at Truett McConnell University (TMU), Dr. Stacy Hall has announced his...
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Appalachian Raiders Semipro football team set for inaugural season
New to the North Georgia area is a semiprofessional football team called the Appalachian Raiders, who play most of their home games at White County Middle School. The Raiders, who reside in the...
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