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Appalachian Parkway Phase Two now open to traffic
Officials cut ribbon officially opening Phase two Appalachian Parkway. (photo/Dean Dyer) (CLEVELAND) — Local and State officials cut the ribbon officially opening phase two portion of the Appalachian...
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At Piedmont College art museum, three artists look at war
Temme Barkin-Leeds’ “Titanfall 2: Landing,” oil, acrylic, ink, marker, and graphite on canvas. An exhibition titled “Gloria Victis: Three Artists Respond to War” is on view now through Sept. 15 at the...
View ArticleMary Frances “Francine” Bellamy Ward
Mary Frances “Francine” Bellamy Ward, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Mrs. Ward was born on May 10, 1929, in Homer, Georgia; a daughter of the late Emmitt P. and...
View ArticleLetha Lane Godfrey
Letha Lane Godfrey, age 87 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in Sampson County, North Carolina on March 17, 1930, she was a daughter of the...
View ArticleCollins votes to fund border wall
Congressional spending bill includes nearly $1.6 billion to pay for barrier between U.S. and Mexico (WASHINGTON) – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a $658 billion defense spending bill....
View ArticleHabersham Chamber Business Expo scheduled August 16
Vendor booths still available. Public invited to attend. Local businesses will have an opportunity to pitch their products and services to consumers during the upcoming Habersham Chamber Business...
View ArticlePiedmont men’s & women’s track & field teams earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Team...
The Piedmont College men’s and women’s track and field teams have been named U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams for the 2016-17 season. This marks...
View ArticleJefferson Dragons hungrier than ever after 2016 semifinals loss
The Dragons are coming off a fantastic 2016 campaign in which they advanced to the state semifinals, coming one win shy of getting to the championship game in the Georgia Dome. Yet somehow, this year...
View ArticleFaith Denese “Aunt Sacy” Long
Faith Denese “Aunt Sacy” Long, age 59, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Ms. Long was born on October 5, 1957 in...
View ArticleBOE joins county’s Bicentennial Work Group
Planning for next year’s bicentennial celebration in Habersham is kicking into high gear. Organizers are making the rounds, recruiting help from local cities and towns and officials. Beginning this...
View ArticleAre you ready for some football?
Habersham County public school students head back to class on Friday, August 4 and that night, the Raider football team heads back to John Larry Black Field. The Raiders face off against the Banks...
View ArticleCollins issues statement on final Senate health care vote
(WASHINGTON) – This morning, the Senate chose not to repeal major portions of the Affordable Care Act by a vote of 49-51. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) issued the following statement in response:...
View ArticlePiedmont College and ATHICA to host techno-art shows
Artist Leticia Bajuyo recycles CDs and DVDs into mesmerizing sculptures. Here work will be on display at Piedmont College in Demorest and the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art Aug. 5–Sept. 10....
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Memories of the American West
Editor’s Note: If you follow Bob Justus here on Now Habersham you know how much he loves the American west. He’s planning a trip to Wyoming this August. Here he shares memories of past trips as he...
View ArticleAtomic Blonde
Atomic Blonde stars Charlize Theron in another action role and just like she did with Mad Max: Fury Road and The Fate of the Furious, she continues to prove why she’s the modern queen of female action...
View ArticleAmber Kay Wiley
Amber Kay Wiley, age 35 of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. Born in Hall County, Georgia on July 23, 1982, she was a...
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...
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Banks beats Habersham in Battle of the Heroes
Easton Foundation the real winner The Easton Foundation hosted the fifth annual Battle of the Heroes Saturday at John Larry Black Field. Rather than the original setup of Firemen vs Sheriffs, this...
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More than two dozen arrested in weekend drug sting
Eight month long investigation leads to dismantling of alleged drug trafficking network in Stephens, Habersham, and surrounding counties Twenty-eight people have been arrested and charged in...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Absence
Last week, I took a vacation with my daughter Julia to Los Angeles. We stayed with my high school roommate who I hadn’t seen in 33 years. It was a wonderful trip and we made lots of great memories. I...
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