Detour on Rocky Branch Road in Clarkesville
Rocky Branch Road in Clarkesville will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m. today (Tuesday, June 13, 2017) so crews can repair a water leak. Traffic will be detoured around the area. The...
View ArticleClarkesville Main Street receives 2017 National Main Street Accreditation
Clarkesville Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National...
View ArticleHabersham County arrest report
Here’s the latest arrest report from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. DISCLAIMER The arrest records available through this website are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not...
View ArticleGeorgia inmates armed and on the run after killing correctional officers
Two Georgia prison inmates are armed and on the run after authorities say they overpowered and killed two correctional officers in Putnam County. The inmates are identified as 24-year-old Ricky Dubose...
View ArticleEdward Joseph Hilderhoff, Jr.
Edward Joseph Hilderhoff, Jr., age 83, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home &...
View ArticleGov. Deal: Fugitives will be brought to justice
Following a fatal attack on two Georgia Department of Corrections officers today, Gov. Nathan Deal vowed to deploy every state resource necessary to help capture two inmates who escaped from custody....
View ArticleConnie Wright Canup
Funeral services for Connie Wright Canup age 51, of Covington will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 16, 2017 from the Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Craig Brown Officiating. Interment will...
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Four injured in wreck on GA 115
Teen and toddler among those injured The Georgia State Patrol says four people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck this afternoon in Demorest. It happened around 4 p.m. at the intersection of GA 115...
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Slain officers remembered
Georgia Department of Corrections Assistant Commissioner Jay Sanders offers a few words before staff pause for a moment of silence in honor of Fallen Officers Monica and Billue. (photo/GDC Twitter) As...
View ArticleHabersham Church League tournament crowns pair of champions
The Habersham Church Softball League concluded its 2017 season on Tuesday night in Clarkesville, as Rejoice Baptist took the title with a win over Level Grove. Rejoice captured its first ever title,...
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Petition drive launched in animal cruelty case
A petition drive is underway in an effort to prevent dozens of dogs rescued from an alleged puppy mill from being returned to their owners. 29 dogs seized from Teresa and Clarence Bramblett of...
View ArticleSandlot 12-U earns bid to Cooperstown Series, needs community support
The 12-U Sandlot baseball team has earned a bid to the prestigious Cooperstown World Series from July 21-28. While this is a dream come true for the boys, they need the backing of the local community...
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Two boys injured in pit bull attack in Alto
Two boys are recovering from injuries they suffered Tuesday in a pit bull attack in Alto. According to officials, the dog was running loose and attacked one of the boys as they were walking on...
View ArticleClaudia McConnell Beck
Claudia McConnell Beck, age 80 of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Born in Banks County, Georgia on May 29, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Zelma Elberta English...
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Jay McNabb
Jay McNabb, age 92 of Baldwin, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at his residence. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina on January 9, 1925, he was a son of the late Olen and Mae Smith McNabb. Mr....
View ArticleLucille Helton
Lucille Helton, age 73, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com....
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Alleged puppy mill owners plead not guilty
Teresa and Clarence Bramblett (distant center, second row) were arraigned at the Habersham County Courthouse in Clarkesville on Tuesday. (photo/nowhabersham.com) The Clarkesville couple charged with...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Still stormy
Storms are likely again this afternoon. We’re in a wash, rinse (literally) and repeat pattern across the region and its going to stick around for the next 5-6 days. Widespread storms are expected...
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Fire damages White County home
(Cleveland) – A White County home was heavily damaged by a fire early Wednesday. White County Fire Department spokeswoman Ana Newberry said in an email release, at approximately six Wednesday morning,...
View ArticleTruett McConnell tabs Jackson new head wrestling coach
Truett McConnell University and its athletic department have named Jonathan Jackson the next head wrestling coach. Jackson most recently was an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Anderson University....
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