God the Artist
Today’s devotional is written by Shawn Enright of Dahlonega, Georgia. Psalm 139:13-16 “For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully...
View ArticleHabersham MOPS Offers Encouragement for Young Mothers
Alexis Reddock and her children Brody and Lillie ham it up for the camera during the MOPS fall kick off. (Photo: MOPS) Mothering young children is a season that is precious and wild! All moms remember...
View ArticleAuthorities Ask for Public’s Help to Find Missing Woman
Banks County investigators are asking for your help to locate a missing woman. Lottie Jane Eller-Beady — who authorities say also goes by the name of Jane Eller — was living in the Banks Crossing area...
View ArticleLaMoris Torea Burton
LaMoris Torea Burton, age 28 of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Born in Habersham County on May 22, 1987, he was a son of Janice Chappell Burton of Stone Mountain and Kenneth...
View ArticleRoads Less Traveled: Dear Jeff,
Dear Jeff, November 15, 2015. Today is a pretty important day. For me, it’s my 24th birthday. For you, today marks your 23rd year spent in the Cup series. It’s been over two decades since that fateful...
View ArticleThe Battlefield is His
2 Chronicles 20:12, “…For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” I do not like tornadoes. They are nature’s most violent...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Heavy Rain
We have one more day of full sunshine before the next major weather system arrives. Expect mostly sunny skies for your Monday as high pressure continues to dominate the region. A wedge will build in...
View ArticleBernice Rutledge Tesh Casto
Bernice Rutledge Tesh Casto, age 91 of Cornelia, Georgia and formerly of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Born in Yadkinville, North Carolina on August 03, 1924, Bernice...
View ArticleFrom the U.S. with Love
As I busied myself doing the things I normally do, typing, researching, preparing contracts, editing, picking up the dry cleaning, putting gas in my car, picking up Chinese food – people in the city...
View ArticleMovie Review: Love the Coopers
Love the Coopers is a new Christmas comedy and this film is a landmark for me. I have a confession to make. I have been a film critic for nine years on and off again and during that time, this has...
View ArticleMondays With Mom: Mountain Voices
Ten years ago I was conducting a very nice community choir and enjoyed it so much that I decided to start my own. I went to a group of friends and mentors who helped me plan and prepare for such a...
View ArticleDeal: Georgia Will Not Accept Syrian Refugees
(Atlanta) Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that he will not accept Syrian refugees in Georgia and called upon President Obama to suspend the resettlement program in the United States. Since 2012, Deal...
View ArticleLaMoris Torea Burton
LaMoris Torea Burton, age 28 of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Born in Habersham County on May 22, 1987, he was a son of Janice Chappell Burton of Stone Mountain and Kenneth...
View ArticleDouglas Gerald Parker
Douglas Gerald Parker, age 56, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2015, following an extended illness. Mr. Parker was born in Kennesaw, Georgia, on May 15, 1959. He was...
View ArticleTFS Names Middle School Students of the Month for October
Three Tallulah Falls School middle school students have been selected by members of the TFS faculty as students of the month for October. Lilly Johnson The Tallulah Falls sixth grade student of the...
View Article2016 Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know
Penalties Now Reach Maximum of $2085/Family While the third annual Open Enrollment started November 1 and ends Jan 31, 2016, the current deadline for policyholders is December 15, 2015. That’s the...
View ArticleBOE Authorizes $2.5M for Football Field and Track Renovations
School system Facilities Director Denise Gunn presented a drawing of football field and track renovation plans to the Board of Education Monday night. At right is school board member Russ Nelson....
View ArticleTFS competes at Rockin’ Raider swim meet
Tallulah Falls School swim team competed against seven teams with more than 250 high school and middle school swimmers at the Habersham Central High School Rockin’ Raider Swim Meet Saturday, November...
View ArticleTwo Rabies Cases Confirmed in Habersham
Madi Hawkins, Director of Habersham County Animal Care and Control, reported Tuesday that there have been two positive rabies cases confirmed in November in Habersham County. On Nov. 5, she said, a...
View ArticleFlood Watch
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, and Rabun Counties from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. A Flood Watch is in effect for White, Lumpkin, Hall, Jackson,...
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