Hayes New Mayor of Tallulah Falls
Dan Hayes is the new mayor of Tallulah Falls. Hayes beat out long-time incumbent Carl Seaman for the job. Hayes received 49 votes to Seamon’s 34. Teri Dobbs edged out incumbent councilman Jimmy...
View ArticlePatricia Anne Knight Peck
Patricia Anne Knight Peck, age 90 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 03, 2015 following an extended illness. Born on the family farm known as “Pinedale” in Clarkesville, Georgia on...
View ArticleVoting Error May Force New Election in Demorest
Voters in Demorest may have to head back to the polls. Election officials say they’ve discovered a voting error that could be used to throw out the results of Tuesday’s election. Habersham County...
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#halloweeNow Costume Contest Winners
Thanks to everyone who entered the #halloweeNow costume contest. Your pictures both scared and delighted us. Prizes were awarded in three categories: Cutest, Most Creative and Spookiest. Winners will...
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Biz Buzz: Shoe Dept. Opens Friday!
After months of waiting, the Shoe Dept. is ready to open for business in Cornelia!The only shoe store of its kind in Habersham County, Shoe Dept. opens Friday, November 6th, at 10:00am. The shelves are...
View ArticleGod’s Call to Battle
Isaiah 42:13, “The Lord will march out like a champion, like a warrior He will stir up His zeal; with a shout He will raise the battle cry and will triumph over His enemies.” It is very clear in the...
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Baldwin Plane Crash Victims Identified
The names of the three men killed in a plane crash in Baldwin have been released. Habersham County Deputy Coroner Kenneth Franklin says all three were from Florida. The pilot is identified as 58-year...
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Little Big Town Wins Big at CMA Awards
Little Big Town accepts the award for single of the year for the song “Girl Crush” at the CMA Awards. (Photo: Larry McCormack/The Tennessean). The group also won vocal group of the year during the Nov....
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Twin River Challenge Success
Many claim the name couldn’t have been more perfect, and for the bikers who participated, The Twin River Challenge Bike Race was just that – a challenge… And they cant wait to do it again next year!...
View ArticleJudy Bowen McAllister Terrell
Judy Bowen McAllister Terrell, age 67 of Buford formerly of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Born in White County on September 19, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Hazel...
View ArticleFrank Taylor
Hillside Memorial Chapel announces the death of Mr. Frank Taylor, age 55 of Clarksville. Mr. Taylor died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Emory University Hospital. Complete funeral arrangements will be...
View ArticleMargaret Spears “Cissy” Best
Margaret Spears “Cissy” Best, age 64 of Demorest, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Born in Barnwell, South Carolina, on August 31, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Polly Carnell...
View Article$125,000 Fantasy 5 Prize Yet To Be Claimed
(Atlanta)- Georgia Lottery officials say a Fantasy 5 top prize ticket in the amount of $125,000 was sold in Cleveland for the Tuesday drawing. Tandi Reddick, Communications Director with the Georgia...
View ArticleOdell Pearl Fowler
Funeral services for Odell Pearl Fowler, age 62, of Carnesville, were held on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 7:00 pm from the Christ Fellowship Church in Toccoa. Mr. Fowler passed away October 28, 2015...
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Re-Vote in Process for Demorest
The city of Demorest is likely headed toward a repeat of the election held there on November 3. Mayor Rick Austin says he he has begun the process to nullify Tuesday’s election results. “If I see a...
View ArticleMt. Airy Woman Killed in Fire
Funeral services are scheduled next week for a Mt. Airy, GA woman killed in a fire. Habersham County Deputy Coroner Kenneth Franklin says 62-year old Joan Gragg Moore died in a fire at her home on...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Rain
Not much change in the forecast since yesterday. Expect some breaks in the clouds this afternoon as the wedge is beaten back by an approaching cold front, and temps will soar to the 70’s region-wide....
View ArticleGameday Forecast: Habersham vs Chattahoochee
The forecast for tonight’s season finale is somewhat difficult, as showers will be widely scattered through the evening with some breaks in the clouds. I would anticipate we stay mostly dry with a...
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Vehicle Hits Power Pole Injures Driver
(Cleveland)-A single vehicle accident in the city of Cleveland sent the female driver to the hospital just before noon Friday. Ricky Pruitt, Cleveland Fire Chief said they were dispatched at 11:38 a.m....
View ArticleJoan Gragg Moore
Joan Gragg Moore, age 62 of Mt Airy, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Mrs. Moore was born on September 23, 1953 in Rabun County, Georgia, to the late Clarence and Mary Carnes Gragg. She was...
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