Cecil E. Byram
Cecil E. Byram, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, 245 Central Ave....
View ArticleMovie Review: The Good Dinosaur
The Good Dinosaur is Disney/Pixar’s latest animated effort and the second this year only behind Inside Out. The movie could best be described as one part Jurassic Park, one part Lion King, and one...
View ArticleAnd…it’s Monday…again
The Thanksgiving weekend has come and gone in a whirlwind of traditions, turkey, family, shopping, and fun. The day is neatly filed in the memory banks, pumpkins and harvest leaves put away, Christmas...
View ArticleJody Fowler
Jody Fowler, age 73, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd,...
View ArticleBaldwin Christmas Tree Lighting Postponed
The City of Baldwin announced Monday it is postponing the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting. The celebration, originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 1st, is now scheduled for...
View ArticleFlood Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Habersham and all surrounding counties, in effect from 1PM Tuesday until 7PM Wednesday. 2-3″ of rain are possible, which could result in some...
View ArticleFlood Watch Issued for North Georgia and Western Carolinas
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for parts of North Georgia and the Western Carolinas from Tuesday through Wednesday evening. A cold front is expected to dump between 2-3 inches...
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Mondays with Mom – Family Memories
Mom grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her family had land that they farmed. Each child had their own jobs and responsibilities to do. Mom loves to remember special trips to town with her daddy...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Flood Watch, then Dry
A Flood Watch has been issued for Northeast Georgia, Western NC and upstate SC. Information on it can be obtained HERE. Anywhere from 1.5 to 3″of rain is expected across the region, with much of that...
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Chamber Donates to Wall of Honor
Wall of Honor Committee Chairman Larry Whitfield (center) accepts a donation from the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Nov. 30th. The money was raised during the recent Lake Russell 5K...
View ArticleWilliam Brent Hagood
Memorial services for William Brent Hagood, age 55 of Gainesville will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from Hillside Memorial Chapel. Mr. Hagood passed away Sunday, November 30, 2015....
View ArticleHow to Prevent Falls While Decking the Halls
The holiday season can bring with it an increased risk of injuries from falls, as people use ladders, stools and other furniture to hang Christmas lights, ornaments and other decorations.While you are...
View ArticlePrayer? I just want to sleep
There are times I fall asleep, praying. I know… I should be on my knees and it wouldn’t happen, and there are nights that I am on my knees and it doesn’t happen; but last night, I snuggled under the...
View ArticleDemorest to Discuss Bonds, Budget and Benefits
The Demorest City Council is scheduled to meet tonight, Tuesday, December 1st. On the agenda, discussion of the city’s bond refinancing, 2016 budget and benefits for full time firefighters. The...
View ArticleNGTC Hosts Poinsettia Sale
North Georgia Technical College is hosting their annual poinsettia sale for the holidays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 7-10, at the Clarkesville Campus greenhouse location. Varieties of poinsettias on...
View ArticleAleck Sim Holbrooks
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home announces the death of Aleck Sim Holbrooks, age 63 of Mt. Airy, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and...
View ArticleFlood Warnings for Portions of Northeast Georgia
A band of heavy rain is slowly pressing east across North Georgia. This has prompted the NWS to issue a Flood Warning for Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, Towns, and Union Counties, which will remain...
View ArticleManhunt Underway in Banks County
An active manhunt is underway at this hour in Banks County for a man authorities consider to be “armed and dangerous.” The suspect is identified as Matthew Theodore Samples. He’s wanted on several...
View ArticleBeeso Named HMC Volunteer of the Year
Habersham Medical Center President & CEO Jerry Wise presents the HMC Volunteer of the Year Award to Jessica Beeso. Jessica Beeso has been named Habersham Medical Center’s 2015 Volunteer of the...
View ArticleTwo Cleveland Restaurants Agree To Fines For Violation Of Alcohol Ordinance
(Cleveland)- Two restaurants in the city of Cleveland have agreed to pay a $1,000 fine rather than observe a suspension of sales period for the violation of the city’s alcohol ordinance. At a special...
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