Habersham County Little League Fall registration now open
Registration is now open for the Fall 2017 Little League Season. To register online, simply click “Online Registration” on the right side under MENU on the Habersham County Little League website...
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Storms Down Trees, Cut Power Saturday Afternoon
A strong thunderstorm downed numerous trees and caused power outages on Saturday afternoon. Widespread thunderstorms developed across Northeast Georgia on Saturday afternoon, one of which produced...
View ArticleChange is a Certainty in Life
From birth through age 18 I lived on a farm and came to love it. Yes, we were poor, although World War II brought in modern changes, including electricity and phone service to our home in Germany...
View ArticleThe Workforce Crisis
Soft skills are lacking and it’s hurting Georgia’s workforce In my last article, I wrote about the problems facing rural Georgia and the Rural Georgia House Council which will examine those problems,...
View ArticleTommy Reems
Tommy Reems, age 57, of Lula, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017. Mr. Reems was born on June 2, 1960 in Newnan, Georgia to the late James Thomas Reems Sr., and Peggy Nell Reed....
View ArticleLeopards reloading for 2017
The Leopards are coming off a fantastic seven-win season that saw them advance to the second round of the state playoffs. While most teams would be thrilled to come off a season like that, there is...
View ArticlePop star Aaron Carter arrested on suspicion of DUI and drug possession in...
Pop star Arron Carter has been released from the Habersham County jail after posting bond on a DUI and drug related arrest. The 29-year-old Carter was arrested Saturday at 7:55 p.m. in Cornelia after...
View ArticleLumeril “Merle” Dodd Morris
Lumeril “Merle” Morris, age 63 of Demorest, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Born in Demorest, Georgia on August 3, 1953, she was a daughter of Lillian Dodd of Alto, Georgia and the late Leroy Dodd....
View ArticleCyclist critically injured in wreck in Cornelia
A Cornelia man is in critical condition after being hit by a car while riding his bike along GA 105/US 441 Saturday night in Cornelia. 43-year-old Michael Carl Burrell was traveling southbound around...
View ArticleBeach bash, fireworks Friday in Clarkesville
Swingin’ Medallions to headline city’s annual Red, White & Tunes celebration The City of Clarkesville will host “Red, White & Tunes” this Friday evening, July 21st in Sam Pitts Park. This...
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Piedmont to hold summer graduation July 22 in Demorest
Piedmont College will add 172 new members to its alumni rolls with a Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 22, in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center at the campus in Demorest. TFS President...
View ArticleState Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens will not seek re-election
(ATLANTA) – Today, Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. In conjunction with that...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Transitions
I am so grateful for the people in my life who ask about Mom. Many of them know Mom personally, but some know her only through these articles. I’m always at a loss of what to say when they ask. My...
View ArticleFirst schedule released as McCormack takes helm of Piedmont women’s soccer
Head Women’s Soccer Coach Timmy McCormack has announced the 2017 schedule featuring two road tournaments to kick off the season. This marks the opening season under McCormack who worked as an...
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 ArticleAdvanced Digital Cable to create 65 jobs, invest $15 million in Blairsville
(ATLANTA) – Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Advanced Digital Cable Inc. (ADC), a leading manufacturer of electronic and communication wire and cable, will create 65 jobs and invest $15 million...
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Second phase of Appalachian Parkway to open next week
A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled July 26 for phase two of the Appalachian Parkway in White County. (photo/wrwh.com) It’s been twenty months since White County’s first four lane road opened to...
View ArticleFatal Rabun County wreck remains under investigation
The investigation continues into an accident in Rabun County that left one person dead and injured five others. The crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. on July 14 when a 1994 Chevrolet GMT-400 pickup...
View ArticleChenocetah Tower open for tours July 22-23
This weekend, Chenocetah Tower will be open to the public for tours inside the building. “We are so excited to be able to manage this property and we are ready to show it off,” says Cornelia Community...
View ArticleMcCormack reveals 2017 volleyball schedule for Lady Lions
Head Volleyball Coach Jamie McCormack has announced the 2017 Piedmont volleyball schedule featuring the home opener on September 20 v. Brevard College. This marks the second season under McCormack who...
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