Unusual Rise in Fall Rabies Cases
Another possible rabies case in Habersham County is now being tested. Animal Control Director Madi Hawkins says a specimen was sent to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta on Monday. The results...
View ArticleFirst Phase of Cleveland Bypass Opens
An aerial view of the Cleveland Bypass taken earlier this fall by White County resident and drone operator Sam Owens. There will be a Grand Opening and Naming Ceremony for Phase 1 of the Cleveland...
View ArticleBiz Buzz: Fourth Quarter Bar & Grill
Ribbon Cutting ceremonies recently were held for downtown Clarkesville’s newest restaurant, the Fourth Quarter Bar & Grill.The restaurant, located at 1435 Washington Street, opened in September....
View Article5th Annual Help-Portrait Planned at NGTC
This December, North Georgia Technical College Photography students are again offering free family portraits to those in our community who can’t afford them. Capturing moments…changing lives This is...
View ArticleMarie Allen McCord
Marie Allen McCord, age 95, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, GA, (706) 778-1700 Those...
View ArticleHEMC Retires $1,500,000 in Capital Credits
For the 29th consecutive year, HEMC Members received capital credit checks in late November. Since 1987, HEMC has returned more than 12 million dollars. The 2015 retirement of capital credits includes...
View ArticlePublic’s Help Sought to Find Wanted Sex Offender
Local authorities are asking for your help to locate a wanted sex offender. A notice posted to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office’s verified Facebook page states Joseph Matthew Swafford has active...
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Appalachian Parkway Opens in Cleveland
Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry joins State Senator Steve Gooch, State Representative Terry Rogers, White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner and others in Tuesday’s ribbon cutting for...
View ArticleTreelis Ward Stonecypher
Treelis Ward Stonecypher, age 77 of Cornelia passed away November 23, 2015 following a brief illness. Born in Habersham County on June 27, 1938, Mrs. Stonecypher was the daughter of the late Noel and...
View ArticleWill You be Like the Nine? Or the One?
Luke 17:11-19, “Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a] met him. They stood at a...
View ArticleI’m Thankful, Oh Lord!
I feel personally being thankful is a positive way to live a life. A person constantly filled with anger and resentment can’t enjoy life and is troublesome to one and all. I recall my childhood and...
View ArticleCornelia Christmas Light Spectacular Opens TONIGHT!
The City of Cornelia will flip the switch on its Christmas Light Spectacular tonight in Cornelia City Park. Crews have spent nearly a month preparing the park for the big reveal. Some 130,000 lights...
View ArticleJeff Gulle Photo Exhibit At Piedmont College
North Georgia Technical College’s Photography Program Director Jeff Gulle, from White County, is currently displaying his work in a featured photography exhibit at Piedmont College in the...
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Habersham Animal “Shelter Kids” Seeking Homes
For those of you wanting to expand your family’s circle of love with pets this Christmas here’s a wonderful opportunity to save money and lives. The Habersham County Animal Shelter is offering...
View ArticleJessie Mae Fain Colston
Jessie Mae Fain Colston, age 87, of Demorest, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2015 following a sudden illness. Mrs. Colston was born on August 10, 1928 in Helen, Georgia to...
View ArticleLarry Smith
Larry Smith, age 61 of Cornelia, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015. Born in Habersham County on January 21, 1954, he was a son of the late Noble and Lizzie Payne Smith. Mr. Smith was a self...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Wet
Enjoy our last couple days of dry weather, because things are about to get quite wet. For the remainder of your Friday and Saturday, expect dry, albeit partly to mostly cloudy, conditions to prevail...
View ArticleLettie Sue Nelms Wikle Wood
Lettie Sue Nelms Wikle Wood, age 87, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 following an extended illness. Mrs. Wood was born on July 18, 1928 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late...
View ArticleRandall John “Randy” Mateling
Randall “Randy” John Mateling, age 66 of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at his residence. Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 19, 1949, he was a son of the late Harry John Mateling...
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Funeral Set for Former Habersham County Clerk of Court Ernest Nations
Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday for former Habersham County Clerk of Court Ernest Nations, Jr. The 80-year old Nations passed away Sunday following an extended illness. Nations, a lifelong...
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