First confirmed case of bird flu in Georgia
The bird flu has made its way into Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture says a flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation located in Chattooga County has tested positive...
View ArticleTwo cases of rabies confirmed in Clarkesville
This rabid skunk was captured by Habersham County Animal Care and Control near Clarkesville Elementary School on Beaver Dam Road. (photo/Madi Hawkins) Habersham County Animal Care and Control reports...
View ArticleIdus L. Herrin
Idus L. Herrin, age 75 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his residence on the Herrin family farm. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced...
View ArticlePhase One Yonah Preserve trail work to begin in June
(Cleveland)- It has taken about two years, but there could be a light at the end of the tunnel in the process of opening up, to the public, Yonah Preserve recreation area north of Cleveland. At...
View ArticleThe Easter Bunny ‘Hops’ into Clarkesville April 8th
Siblings Kavenaugh and McCaa Stapleton of Clarkesville pose with the Easter Bunny at the Mauldin House gardens. The bunny trail ends at the Mauldin House Gardens on Saturday, April 8th. Clarkesville...
View ArticleNew Tallulah Falls mayor visits TFS
The newly-sworn in mayor of Tallulah Falls is the most recent special guest to visit the campus of Tallulah Falls School. Mayor Teri Dobbs visited with Tallulah Falls School President and Head of...
View ArticleNew cell tower approved for southern White County
(Cleveland)- Cell phone coverage is expected to be enhanced greatly in the southern part of White County following the approval Monday by the White County Board of Commissioners to allow Verizon...
View ArticleRegistration now underway for Crusher Vineyard & Trail Race
If the thought of running through scenic vineyards and along forest trails appeals to you, then you’re going to want to check this out. Registration is now underway for The Crusher Vineyard &...
View ArticleRaiders’ high octane offense leading the way to fantastic 2017 season
Habersham Central Raiders baseball is back on the map. But even with a 13-6 start and 3-1 in region play, coach Chris Akridge knows this team can still improve. “It’s certainly been a success to this...
View ArticleMt. Airy man seriously injured in motorcycle wreck
A motorcycle driver was seriously injured Tuesday night in a wreck in Mt. Airy. According to the Georgia State Patrol, 32-year old Lemarico Markeye Bowen was traveling north on Dicks Hill Parkway on a...
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Missing family found safe in Banks County
A mother and children who went missing six days ago have been safely located in Banks County. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office says Brittany Stewart and her three sons were found at the Walmart...
View ArticleLinda Faye Sims Poole
Funeral services for Linda Faye Sims Poole, affectionately known by her family and friends simply as “Nena”, age 69, of Demorest will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the Hillside...
View ArticleThe Belko Experiment
The Belko Experiment is actually a decently-made thriller that is like many others of its kind: It starts out with an intriguing premise with a lot of style but then it loses steam with its recycled...
View ArticleBrenda T. Nicely
This phenomenal woman, Brenda T. Nicely, graced this world on the twenty-ninth day of December in the year nineteen hundred and fifty. She was truly the mother and friend to so many and was known for...
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Mitchell and Jones named BLITZ Players of the Week
Plenty of recognition is due to the Habersham Raiders baseball team after their sensational 2017 season to this point, and Wednesday a pair were named BLITZ Players of the Week. Senior shortstop...
View ArticleMarilyn Robinson McAlister
Marilyn Robinson McAlister, age 61, of Alto, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. Born on June 4, 1955, she was a daughter of late Marvin and Annie Robinson. Mrs. McAlister was employed with Dairy...
View ArticleShirley Ann Banks
Shirley Ann Banks, age 60 of Clarkesville, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born on April 21, 1956, she was a daughter of Homer and Carolyn Smith Banks of...
View ArticleTallulah Falls baseball sweeps Yeshiva
TFS junior Ben Griswold earned the win in the first game against Yeshiva. (Photo by Brian Boyd/TFS) The Tallulah Falls School Indians swept a doubleheader from the Atlanta Jewish Academy (Yeshiva) on...
View ArticleLocal Soccer Roundup: Dawson teams flying high, Lumpkin girls, too
Believe it or not, the soccer season is officially nearing the final stretch, as most teams close the regular season around April 20. Here’s a quick glance at all of our local soccer programs and how...
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I-85 to remain closed indefinitely
GDOT says both I-85 north and southbound lanes near the location of Thursday’s fire and bridge collapse must be replaced. (photo WSB-TV) A fire that caused a bridge to collapse Thursday on Interstate...
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