TFS excels at Spartan Ekiden
Tallulah Falls cross country geared up for the Ekiden, as described by coach Scott Neal. SCOTT NEAL – It was obvious we were no longer in a solar eclipse because slogans like “feel the breeze” and...
View ArticleEastanollee drug bust lands two in jail
Complaints led to investigation, arrests Two Stephens County residents face drug charges for allegedly selling LSD and other drugs from one of the suspect’s homes. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleLocal internet personality arrested on drug charges
Popular YouTuber Kyle Myers of Carnesville faces a felony drug charge after allegedly receiving illegal narcotics through the mail He goes by the name “FPS RUSSIA” on YouTube. Today, this internet...
View ArticleMary Olivet Phillips McElmurray
Born on November 5, 1924, Mary Phillips McElmurray, age 92, completed a life well-lived on August 23, 2017. A native of North Augusta, SC, at age 12 Mary experienced the tragic loss of her 32 year-old...
View ArticleFriday Night Preview: Everyone else plays
While Week “Zero” marked the opening night for some teams, Week 1 allows everyone else to get in on the fun of the 2017 football season. Habersham Central and Towns County both get the week off after...
View ArticleFour indicted on heroin trafficking charges
Authorities say suspects sold heroin in Habersham and White Counties Two people from Habersham County and a White County man have been arraigned on federal charges of trafficking in heroin....
View ArticleMyrette Autry Bennett Hough
Myrette Autry Bennett Hough, age 95 of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Born in White County, Georgia on September 6, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Ola Belle Alexander Autry...
View ArticleUpdate: No decision yet in Bramblett Cost of Care case
There is still no decision in the civil Cost of Care case filed by Habersham County against Clarence and Teresa Bramblett. The county is seeking restitution for the care of 29 dogs that were seized...
View ArticleTwo contested races in Nov. 7th Municipal Elections
It’s a good year for elected city officials in Habersham who want to keep their jobs. Only two of 13 office holders seeking re-election face opposition at the polls in November. Demorest Mayor Rick...
View ArticleGDOT warns of impersonators trying to scam money
ATLANTA – Georgia DOT has received reports from Georgia citizens indicating they have been called by an individual claiming to be a DOT employee who threatened to take action against their driver’s...
View ArticleFootball Scoreboard: Rabun wins big in top-10 matchup [VIDEO]
Rabun County scored early and often, cruising to a 62-21 win in a highly touted matchup against Mt. Pisgah. The Cats were ranked #5 in the state and made their season debut. Senior quarterback Bailey...
View ArticleLady Bears open season with a tie 1-1 against Thomas Univ.
Truett McConnell University opened up the season at West Point Georgia with a tie against Thomas University in double overtime. In the first seven minutes of play, the Lady Bears lead the game with a...
View ArticleGlorious Thief
Luke 23:39-43 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God,...
View ArticleLady Raiders off to solid start in 2017
Fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance from last year, the 2017 Lady Raiders volleyball team is aiming for the same success this season in spite of the drastic turnover. No coach is immune to turnover, and...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to drug bust in Cleveland
Two men are charged with trafficking meth and a third faces possession charges On Thursday, August 24, 2017, Cleveland Police conducted a traffic stop which led to the arrest of 39-year-old Bobby Joe...
View ArticleProposed wedding venue meets opposition from local community members
Residents in the Paradise Park area of south Habersham are voicing their concerns over a possible commercial addition to their neighborhood. Paradise Park Road, located on the outskirts of Cornelia,...
View ArticleTallulah Falls varsity boys place seventh in Wesleyan Invite
TFS JV girls finished fourth of six while both JV and varsity boys placed seventh of nine scoring teams at the Wesleyan Invite. Highlights include Sarah Catherine Fordham placing fifth in the JV race,...
View ArticleAshley Gosnell Lovell Scott
Ashley Gosnell Lovell Scott, age 33 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. Born in Habersham County on December 16, 1983, she was a daughter of the late Victor Bradley Gosnell and...
View ArticleBessie Mae Welborn Poole
Bessie Mae Welborn Poole entered eternal life on August 28, 2017. Her beautiful spirit is carried on by her 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grands, one surviving sibling, and an extended family...
View ArticleDonald A. “Don” Wheatley, Jr.
Donald A. “Don” Wheatley, Jr., age 46, of Demorest, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 following a long and courageous battle. Don was born in Washington, Georgia. He was a member of Mountain View...
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