Lady Raiders in search of first region win
The Lady Raiders are currently 4-6 overall and 0-3 within Region 8-AAAAAA. A season-opening 12-6 win over Hart County had Habersham Central looking good right out of the gate. The girls then dropped...
View ArticleMary D. Garrison
Mary D. Garrison, age 88 of Cornelia, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon. An online guest register is available and...
View ArticleBilly Thompson
Billy Thompson, age 75 of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon. An online guest register is available and...
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Gas prices continue to rise
As the east coast braces for Hurricane Irma, the effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to be felt here at home. The hurricane that devastated southeast Texas is pushing gas prices higher and higher....
View ArticleTexas hurricane hits local business hard
With gas prices continuing to rise in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, some area businesses are looking at a dwindling bottom line. Homer, Georgia, logging company Keesee Brother’s Logging, owned by...
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Gov. Deal issues state of emergency for coastal Georgia
Acting on a recommendation from the state’s Emergency Operations Command in anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Gov. Nathan Deal today issued a state of emergency for six coastal counties. This emergency...
View ArticleWhite County preparing for Irma
(Cleveland)- A lot of uncertainty remain in the long term forecast as it relates to what effect Hurricane Irma may have on NE Georgia and White County. White County Public Safety Director David Murphy...
View ArticleSupt. explains decision to renovate Hazel Grove and Woodville Elementary Schools
Some parents questioned why Baldwin wasn’t included in renovation plans Following yesterday’s Board of Education meeting many local parents questioned the board’s decision process behind renovating...
View ArticleRobert Charles Benton
Robert Charles Benton, age 87 of Belmont, North Carolina and formerly of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Born in Cornelia, Georgia on August 22, 1930, he was a son of...
View ArticleRed Cross prepares for Hurricane Irma
Disaster relief agency bracing for second major storm in two weeks (Washington, D.C.) — The American Red Cross is getting ready to respond as powerful Hurricane Irma nears the United States, while...
View ArticleUpdate: Final cost of care hearing scheduled
A final Cost of Care hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday September 13, at 9:00 am in Habersham County State Court. Next Wednesday’s hearing will come exactly five months after the initial April...
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Ninth District Opportunity holds grand reopening
Ninth District Opportunity (NDO) is working to get the word out about its new location in Habersham County. The local nonprofit recently held a grand reopening at its Cornelia office. Ninth District...
View ArticleRaider Preview: Habersham travels to Franklin
Look out Franklin County! The Raiders are fresh off a heartbreaking loss to White County, which could mean taking some frustration out on the Lions come Friday night. Habersham’s 72 points (a school...
View ArticleEva Smith Shore
Eva Smith Shore, age 99, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel,...
View ArticleDebra N. Riles
Debra N. Riles, age 58, of Clarkesville, Georgia went to be with The Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2017 following a sudden illness. Mrs. Riles was born on August 5, 1959 in Toccoa, Georgia to the...
View ArticleCarey “Dobber” Pate
Carey “Dobber” Pate, age 63, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2017, following a sudden illness. Mr. Pate was born on May 5, 1954, in Clanton, Alabama; a son of...
View ArticleHurricane preps in the Blue Ridge
If you think you’re safe from hurricanes in the North Georgia mountains, think again. The latest forecast models show Hurricane Irma likely will hit southern Florida this weekend. It will then track...
View ArticleBaldwin City Council begins holiday planning
Baldwin City Council discussed the future of the city’s seasonal festivities at Thursday’s work session. City Manager Tommie Perry began the introduction into the activities by recommending a date for...
View ArticleFriday Night Preview: Rabun vs White County takes center stage
With five local teams still unbeaten entering Week 3, there’s a pair of them that will go at it on the gridiron, with only one team leaving still without a loss. White County takes it 3-0 record up...
View ArticleFootball Friday Forecast: Habersham at Franklin
It’s going to be a beautiful night for football! It’s been quite warm for football so far this year, but this finally won’t be the case tonight. Expect temps in the low/mid-70’s during pre-game...
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