Funeral Services Today for Flash Fire Victim
Funeral services are scheduled today for Autumn Wade, the 22-year old woman who died after being burned in a flash fire in her home in Cleveland. Wade passed away Friday in the burn unit at Grady...
View ArticleMeeting Minds: Annie
“The sun will come out tomorrow…” –Annie “We are counting on it!” – Nora Almazan The post Meeting Minds: Annie appeared first on Now Habersham. Original article: Meeting Minds: Annie.
View ArticleVietnam Veterans to be Honored in Dahlonega and Cleveland
(DAHLONEGA) In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, this Veterans Day the University of North Georgia will honor and recognize all Vietnam veterans in and around the Blue Ridge,...
View ArticleGloria “Nanny” Garrison Harrison
Gloria “Nanny” Garrison Harrison, age 81 of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at her residence. Born in Cornelia, on October 28, 1934, she was a daughter of the late...
View ArticleVanhthong Tenakoun
Vanhthong Tenakoun, age 43, of Baldwin, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Mr. Tenakoun was born January 3, 1972 in Vientiane, Laos to Chan and the late Hong Tenakoun. He was a commercial...
View Article7-Day Forecast: More Sun than Rain
For the first time in over 2 weeks, the forecast contains more sun than precipitation. Today should remain dry and quite warm with temps nearing the 70º mark everywhere except the higher elevations...
View ArticleThank you…
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me...
View ArticleGeorge Lafayette Hill
George Lafayette Hill, age 77 of Commerce, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Graveside services are 11 am Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Providence Baptist Church cemetery. An online guest...
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Band of Blue Places 3rd in National Competition
Band of Blue Seniors celebrate their top three finish at the USBands A Class National Championships in Pennsylvania (Photo: Elizabeth Jenkins). The Habersham Central Band of Blue placed 3rd in Class 6A...
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Clarkesville Family Continues Legacy of Service
Father and daughter Capt. Cadman Robb Kiker Jr., ASJA, 1BDE GSDF and Cadet Recruit, University of North Georgia, Anna Wynn Kiker Sapough welcomed son and brother 1st Lieutenant Cadman Robb Kiker III as...
View ArticleLife in Motion: A Grateful Nation
“On behalf of a grateful nation…” Sandy Bunce receives the American flag from her grandson Tyler Mixon during her husband’s funeral. Dick Bunce served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Lieutenant...
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South Habersham ‘Spotlights’ Veterans
One-third of South Habersham’s students wore red shirts on Tuesday morning; one-third wore white shirts; another third wore blue. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders sat – separated by shirt color –...
View Article88.5% Graduation An All-Time High
A large sign hangs on the wall of Habersham’s Board of Education meeting room. “Success for all Students” is what it says. In meetings, School Supperintendent Matthew Cooper often gestures toward – and...
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Pushing Through
I’ve been praying the same prayer, every day, for the past 6 years. It is a need, a request, a desire. It hasn’t gone away and it needs to go away. There are times I take my request to the alter, or...
View ArticleNew Right Lane Change for East Side of Cleveland Square
(Cleveland)- The Georgia Department of Transportation and the Cleveland City Council have approved a lane change project that will make it easier for motorist making a right turn on the east side of...
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Cornelia Police Recover Stolen Uniforms
Cornelia Police have recovered the uniforms stolen during a burglary last month at a local dry cleaners. They’ve also named a suspect in the case. According to a press release on the department’s...
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Veterans Day: Speakers, Music, and …‘the boxes’
Wilbanks Middle School in Demorest hosted a community-wide Veterans Day program Wednesday. Here, veterans are escorted into the ceremony by members of Future Farmers of America. The last painted...
View ArticleMichael Berry
Michael Berry, age 59 of Cornelia, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. Born in Atlanta, on March 8, 1956, he was a son of the late Nathaniel Berry, Sr. and Gracie Banks. Mr. Berry was employed with...
View ArticleSen. Wilkinson Recognized for Legislative Advocacy
Wilkinson was honored by the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council for promoting the history of agriculture. Pictured left to right: Board of Regents Chancellor Henry M. Huckaby, Senator John...
View ArticleChilly, Dry then Warm, Wet
We’ve got some beautiful, if a bit chilly, sunny days ahead. A strong cold front has cleared the region and high pressure is now building in. This will bring some much colder air into the area for the...
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