Collins introduces FILM Act to encourage U.S. productions
Proposed bill would grant domestic filmmakers up to $20 million in tax write-offs (WASHINGTON) – Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) Tuesday introduced the Facilitating Investments in Local Markets...
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Cornelia Burger King makeover underway
A total renovation of the Burger King building and grounds is underway. The business, located on Highway 441 North in Cornelia, is scheduled to re-open in about a month. (photo/Daniel Purcell) The...
View ArticleHCLL Team of the Week – Cubs
Our latest Habersham County Little League Team of the Week is the Cubs. The 7/8 Cubs are coached by Matthew Huff. They had an amazing game Saturday, taking a 7-1 win from the Spider Monkeys. Below is...
View ArticleWalter Matthews
Walter Matthews of Clarkesville went home to be with his Lord on December 27, 2016 in Naples, Florida. He was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Clarkesville where Walter’s life will be...
View ArticleBertram “Tony” Peaster
Bertram “Tony” Peaster, age 92, of Demorest, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Habersham Medical Center. Tony was born in Bristol, England to the late Bertram and Winifred Peaster. He worked at...
View ArticleRep. Collins to hold telephone town hall Thursday
Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) will hold a telephone town hall with constituents on Thursday, May 18 at 7:05 p.m. A press release from Rep. Collins’ office says the...
View ArticleTruett baseball’s record breaking season comes to a close
The Truett McConnell baseball team fell at the hands of third-seeded Huntington (Ind.), 11-6, to bring a record breaking season to an end Wednesday afternoon. The Bears finished the season at 33-28...
View ArticleTallulah Falls’ Michael Van Hooser to be preferred walk-on at Middle Tennessee
Michael Van Hooser of Demorest, three-time captain of the varsity Indians, will join the NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders next season as a preferred walk-on. Van Hooser...
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Habersham Little League announces a pair of all-star teams
It’s hard to fathom that the regular season is already coming to a close for Habersham Little League, as a pair of all-star teams were announced this week. Below are the two teams that named their...
View ArticleSarah Nancy Parks
Sarah Nancy Parks, age 75 of Lula, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 6, 1941 she was a daughter of the late Clifford & Marie Woodlee Baker. She loved roses...
View ArticleAlien: Covenant
Alien: Covenant serves as a sequel to Prometheus and a prequel to the 1979 original. The first and best thing I can say is that director Ridley Scott has made an exhilarating return to form who once...
View ArticlePolly Kitchens Ayers
Polly Kitchens Ayers, age 74 of Baldwin, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Commerce, Georgia on December 15, 1942 she was a daughter of the late Fletcher and Winnie Crump Kitchens. Mrs....
View ArticleHabersham students receive Piedmont degrees
Among the 404 students receiving degrees from Piedmont College at the recent Spring Commencement ceremonies in Demorest were 29 Habersham County residents. Alto: Jennifer Connor Crow, Master of Arts...
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Mountain Laurel Festival Saturday
The City of Clarkesville is getting ready for its biggest event of the year. The 55th Annual Mountain Laurel Festival takes place Saturday. The festival kicks off with the Mountain Laurel Parade at...
View ArticleGeraldine Lewallen Perry
Geraldine Lewallen Perry, age 76 of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Pendleton, South Carolina on July 13, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Corbin Lee Lewallen &...
View ArticleSearch underway for missing teen
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old boy. Peyton Ray Loggins was last seen on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 around 9 p.m. at his residence....
View ArticleCagle: I will prioritize rural broadband
Editor’s Note: The following editorial was written and submitted by Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. Cagle has served as lieutenant governor since 2007. He’s now running for governor. Other gubernatorial...
View ArticleRogers to serve on Georgia House Rural Study Committee
Now that the Session is over, it’s great to be home and talk with friends about what may be coming up next year. One thing on everyone’s mind is how to improve life for rural Georgians. In my latest...
View ArticleLocal squads gear up for golf state championships
The GHSA Golf State Tournament typically marks the end of the spring sports season, and that will be the case for all of our local schools who earned a spot for the two-day tournament starting Monday,...
View ArticleRicky Allen Wilson
Ricky Allen Wilson, age 56 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced...
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