Jimmy L. Coleman
Jimmy Leamon Coleman, age 64, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Monday, July 3, 2017 following an extended illness. Mr. Coleman was born on December 18, 1952 in Clarkesville, Georgia...
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Happy 241st Birthday America!
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which...
View ArticleIndependence Day Forecast
Happy Independence Day! The forecast for today is pretty straightforwards, with a chance of storms through the morning and afternoon as we first see a small low pressure system track just to our north...
View ArticleFall sports schedules released for Truett McConnell
The Truett McConnell athletic department has announced the fall slate of sports schedules which are now available on TMBears.com. The cross country teams will compete in six meets prior to the AAC...
View ArticleIndependence Day musings
As I sit here early on July 4, 2017, a bookcase near me contains books on the beginnings of our unique nation. Believe me, the more I read the history of the United States the more I am convinced God...
View ArticleJames Lewis Wilson
James Lewis Wilson, age 96, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on July 4, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial...
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Another ‘Glorious Fourth’ in Demorest
The Sons of the American Revolution – Joseph Habersham Chapter – carried the flag of the 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain on July 4, 1776. Fireworks rang out across Northeast...
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Fourth teen dies from injuries suffered in Stephens County wreck
A Toccoa teen who was critically injured in an automobile accident last week in Martin has died. 17-year-old Kainan Green passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Sources close...
View ArticleFormer Hab Central golfer Lee McCoy succeeding in PGA Tour Canada
Former Habersham Central standout golfer Lee McCoy made national headlines back in 2014 when he bested the world’s number one golfer (Jordan Spieth) in the Valspar Championship in 2016. McCoy wasn’t...
View ArticleChapella Lee Murphy Ferguson
Chapella Lee Murphy Ferguson, age 77 of the Pea Ridge Community, Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 06, 2017. Born in Cornelia, Georgia on December 21, 1939, she was a daughter of the...
View ArticleJames Edward Staples
James Edward “Jim” Staples, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. Mr. Staples was born on March 12, 1931 in Mexico, Missouri to the late John W. And Edna Foreman Staples....
View ArticleJeremy Richard Crow
Jeremy Crow, of Clayton passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at his residence one week prior to his 41st birthday. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 P.M. Saturday at Hillside. A celebration...
View ArticleHabersham alum Jake Brooks named Piedmont men’s basketball assistant coach
Piedmont College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Neeley has announced the hiring of Jake Brooks as Assistant Coach following two years serving as a volunteer assistant with the Lions. Brooks’...
View ArticleChristine “Teny” Jordan
Christine “Teny” Jordan, age 89, of Lula, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. Ms. Jordan was born on November 18, 1927 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Dock and Rose Crocker Jordan. In...
View ArticleCharles C. Sherwood
Charles C. Sherwood, age 79 of Cornelia, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. Funeral services are 11:00 am Monday, July 10, 2017, at Cornelia United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at 3:00 pm at...
View ArticleWillie Wendell Smith
Willie Wendell Smith, age 59, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Wendell was born in Stephens County. He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard and he was currently employed as a...
View ArticleSpider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming marks the third reboot of the beloved web-crawler and it’s proven to be fast-paced, funny, and entertaining from start to finish if only a slight position behind the 2004 Tobey...
View ArticleCharles C. Sherwood
Charles C. Sherwood, age 79 of Cornelia, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. Born in Almon, Georgia on January 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Aubra Lee Sherwood and Ruth Campbell Sherwood. Mr....
View ArticleRichard C. Tucker
Richard C. Tucker, age 81, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. No formal services will be held. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by...
View ArticleLittle League 11/12 All-Stars open play Monday
It’s been a long wait, but the 2017 Habersham County Little League 11/12 Majors All-Stars will open District play on Monday evening. The opening game is between Habersham and Rabun at 7 p.m. on Field...
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