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NGTC welcomes new full-time employees
Clarkesville, GA — North Georgia Technical College recently welcomed the following full-time instructors, coordinators and directors as new employees: Kelsey Dillard Kelsey Dillard, High School...
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Now Habersham Athlete of the Year: Kahmal Wiley
While Kahmal Wiley was often the best player on the court in any given basketball game, he was almost assuredly the most humble and selfless as well. Wiley recently finished an exceptional high school...
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Now Habersham Athlete of the Year: Emma Whitfield
Emma Whitfield is a softball superstar, and while she doesn’t play any other sports, that’s just fine with her. “Playing only softball has helped me put all my focus on one thing,” says Whitfield. “I...
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William “Bill” Black
William “Bill” Black, age 86, of Demorest, Georgia went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Mr. Black was born on August 28, 1930 in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Charlie and Florence...
View ArticleCollins supports Financial Choice Act; votes to roll back Dodd-Frank reforms
Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is lauding this week’s passage of a Republican bill aimed at gutting financial regulations put in place during the Obama administration.H.R. 10, called the Financial...
View ArticleIke Justus had a Country Store
In the Germany Valley of Rabun County, Georgia, where I grew up in an age now gone, Isaac (Ike) and Leona Marietta Welborn Justus had a country store. Ike was a distant cousin of mine, as was Leona,...
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Challenged Child and Friends rebranded as Sisu
It’s a lifeline for Northeast Georgia families with special needs children, and while Challenged Child and Friends isn’t changing its mission, it has changed its name and its look. The...
View ArticleJunior League 13/14 All-Stars announced
The Habersham County Little League Junior League All-Star roster has been announced this morning. The 13/14 Junior League All-Stars: Jonathan Adams Evan Chambers Drew Erwin Bryson Halbrook Matthew...
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Drought Monitor 2017
A sliver of drought is all that remains across Habersham County. As quickly as it began just one year ago, the persistent drought Northeast Georgia has been stuck in is quickly disappearing. Just...
View ArticleJoyce E. Tomanek
Joyce E. Tomanek, age 81 of Clarkesville passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Born in Detroit, MI on November 3, 1935, was the daughter of the late Butch and Bernice Traverse Fehner. Mrs. Tomanek...
View ArticleAvien Derez Gober
Avien Derez Gober, age 23 of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1994 in Gainesville, GA, the son of Crystal K. Gober. He attended East Hall High School and...
View ArticleThe Mummy
The Mummy is not just another rehash of one of Universal’s most beloved monster franchises; instead it’s the hopeful first installment of the studio’s attempt at creating their Dark Universe...
View ArticleTFS track and field team raises money for Gatlinburg fire relief
TFS sophomore Sydney Spivey presents a donation to Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries’ Executive Director Bill Black. Pictured with them are (L-R): SMRM board member Rev. David Lambert, TFS Athletic...
View ArticleWhite County authorities search for armed robbery suspect
(Cleveland)- White County authorities are searching for a male subject who robbed a Cleveland resident at gunpoint Sunday morning. Sheriff’s Captain Rick Kelley said they received the call at 10:20 AM...
View ArticleEunice Savilla McClure Berry
Funeral services for Eunice Savilla McClure Berry, age 90 of Demorest will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Connie Berry and Rev. Charlie Cantrell...
View ArticleCarl S. Flury
Carl S. Flury, age 89 of Demorest, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina on July 5, 1927, he was a son of the late Albert L. Flury and Cora Robertson Flury. Carl...
View ArticleMissing White County man located safe at Gainesville homeless shelter
(Cleveland)- The White County Sheriff’s Office reports that a White County man reported missing May 22nd, has been located safe in Gainesville. White County Sheriff Captain Rick Kelley advised Friday...
View ArticleHCLL Hit-a-Thon scheduled for Saturday, June 17
Habersham County Little League is pleased to announce the first annual HCLL Hit-A-Thon to take place on Saturday, June 17. This unique event will take place at 11 a.m. on June 17. The Hit-A-Thon is...
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Retired Master Gunnery Seargeant, Scott Woodall
Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant, Scott Woodall, age 81 of Demorest, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017, at a private healthcare facility. Born in Lumpkin County on August 14, 1935, he was a son of...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Layers
I’m in the middle of a remodeling project at Mom and Dad’s, turning the formal living room into a music studio. The part that I have been working on for the last few weeks is taking down the...
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