Allar takes trio of National Titles for Piedmont Cycling
In its first year as a varsity cycling team, Piedmont College sent four athletes to contest the Collegiate Road National Championships in Grand Junction, Colorado making noise once again on the...
View ArticleNGTC students medal at SkillsUSA State Competition
Top finishers to compete in national championships in St. Louis in June Several North Georgia Technical College students received high honors at the recent Georgia SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta....
View ArticleLocals shine at 2017 GRPA Hall of Fame State Track and Field Championships
Zac Baker won 2nd place in the standing long jump. He’s one of two dozen local athletes who recently competed in the Georgia Recreation & Park Association Hall of Fame State Track & Field...
View ArticleArea track and field standouts find success in GHSA Championships in day one
The 2017 GHSA Track & Field Championships are now in day two. Here are the results: HABERSHAM CENTRAL Jim Barnett – 10th in High Jump WHITE CO Jaelen Alexander – 3rd in 800 M prelims, qualifying...
View ArticleMajor traffic pattern change on GA 400
(Dawsonville, GA.) – Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10 p.m. the first Continuous Flow Intersection (CFI) in Georgia located at State Route 400 and State Route 53 will begin operation. “We are doing the...
View ArticleArtist to begin work on downtown Clarkesville mural
A 385 square foot mural will soon appear on the side of a prominent building in downtown Clarkesville. Mural artist John Christian will begin work on May 18th on the mural located on the north wall of...
View ArticleVeterans Jamboree in Cornelia May 13th
Local veterans are banding together to sponsor a day of family fun and fundraising in Cornelia. The Northeast Georgia Veterans Jamboree takes place Saturday, May 13th from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the...
View ArticleGo(ing) west
I am getting calls now about planning for a trip in August to visit Wyoming and the great American west. I’ve decided to go if my health stays favorable. I have shortages as usual of camping equipment...
View ArticleNGTC students earn top awards at PBL State Conference
Pictured (L-R): Ryan Fountain, Daniel Hill, Luke Fountain, PBL Advisor Emily Sullens, PBL Advisor Tim Green, and Andrea Wilson. (photo/NGTC) North Georgia Technical College students earned top honors...
View ArticleTallulah Falls’ Pearce signs National Letter of Intent with Augusta University
Tallulah Falls School senior Zatrick Pearce of Decatur signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) to compete in track & field for the navy and grey Jaguars at Augusta University (NCAA Division...
View ArticleLife in Motion: Schoolhouse Rock!
Members of the Tallulah Falls School Class of 2017 share their college selections on the recently installed senior rock. The large boulder is located near the school’s tennis courts. This marks the...
View ArticleRaiders set for Spring Game today
The Habersham Raiders turn a new page to the upcoming 2017 season, and today provides a litmus test to see where the boys stand. The Raiders, who went 5-5 last season and narrowly missed out on a...
View ArticleKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Guy Ritchie brings his unique spin on the Merlin legend in “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” King Arthur is another iconic character that has gone through various cinematic reinventions and...
View ArticleTruett McConnell summer camps open for registration
The Truett McConnell athletic department has announced its summer camp schedule for the summer of 2017. A full list of camps are below. Registration for the camps is primarily through the camps...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Summer Arrives
A summer-like pattern has emerged and will stick around for a while. For your Monday through Wednesday expect mostly sunny skies with a few afternoon clouds possible each day. The higher elevations...
View ArticleConvicted felon arrested on stalking, drug and weapon charges
A man accused of violating a temporary protection order (TPO) got slapped with a host of other charges after authorities say they found drugs in his car and a weapon in his home. 8 oz. of marijuana...
View ArticleDr. Johnny Hunt speaks of “The Virtuous Graduate” at TMU commencement ceremony
Former Southern Baptist Convention president addresses 113 graduates at Truett McConnell University (CLEVELAND)- Dr. Johnny M. Hunt, Pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock, author and past...
View ArticleFree summer lunch program starts June 5th
The need for good nutrition doesn’t stop when summer starts. That’s why the Habersham County School System is again offering free lunches to children and youth during June and July. Habersham...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Cranky
Do you ever feel sour or cranky? You are not exactly mad at the world; you’re just grumpy enough not to want to deal with anyone or anything. Before medication (read here), I felt that way a lot. I...
View ArticleComplete GHSA Track & Field Results
It was an awesome three days at the GHSA Track & Field State Championships, with our local teams and individuals shining bright. The individual results are listed below, in order from highest...
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