Flash Flood Warnings for Portions of North Georgia
While things are still dry here in Habersham, for the moment, there are numerous Flash Flood Warnings in effect to the west, with plentiful flooded roadways/creeks reported. -Union and Towns County...
View ArticleNorth Habersham Middle School Fundraiser Enters Final Days; Help Still Needed
The Bobcat Charleston Challenge is entering the home stretch and North Habersham Middle School’s fundraising goal is within reach. With just four days left until deadline, the school now only needs to...
View ArticleRebecca Lovell Anderson
Rebecca Lovell Anderson, age 79, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370...
View ArticleJaneene Mason Cisco
Janeene Mason Cisco, age 54, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Mrs. Cisco was born on September 19, 1961 in Miami, Florida. She was a...
View ArticleTammy Smith Craven
Tammy Smith Craven, age 40, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 following a sudden illness. Mrs. Craven was born on October 4, 1975 in Gainesville, Georgia....
View Article7-Day Forecast: More Rain
The sunshine on Saturday was a nice surprise as the frontal boundary that brought devastating rains to portions of Alabama and Georgia finally dissipated. The bad news is that more rain is on the way....
View ArticleMovie Review: Concussion
Concussion marks another dramatic turn for Will Smith and it marks one of his most bold and powerhouse performances to date. Even if the rest of the movie is not on par with Smith, it mostly makes it...
View ArticleFlood Watch in Effect for Portions of the Region
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood Watch in effect from Monday morning til Tuesday morning for Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Hall, Murray, Pickens,Towns,...
View ArticleManhunt Underway in Banks County
An active manhunt continues in Banks County at this hour for a suspect who fled from police following a vehicle chase Sunday afternoon. Banks County Sheriff’s Sgt. Carissa McFadden says the chase...
View ArticleRabun County Roads Closed Due to Flooding
Three Rabun County roads are closed today due to flooding caused by heavy rains that forced the opening of flood gates on Mathis Dam on Lake Rabun. Mathis Dam Road, Shady Lane and Joy Bridge are...
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Rickman Sworn in to Georgia Court of Appeals
After several delays, Habersham County’s now former District Attorney Brian Rickman is finally a judge. Rickman was sworn in by Gov. Nathan Deal today along with two others to serve on the Georgia...
View ArticleMorgan Thibeault Bone
Morgan Thibeault Bone, age 26 of Cornelia, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. Mrs. Bone was born in Stephens County on August 3, 1989. She attended Bethesda Fellowship Church. She was a homemaker...
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Driver Faces DUI Charges in Wreck That Snarled Traffic on GA 365 in Baldwin
An Anderson, South Carolina man faces possible DUI charges in connection with an accident in Baldwin Tuesday night that sent three people to the hospital. The accident happened shortly before 8 p.m....
View ArticleNell Chambers James
Funeral services for Nell Chambers James, age 87 of Clarkesville will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 2:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow the service in Alleys...
View ArticleFDIC Settles Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuits Against Former Bank Officials
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has reached settlements in its lawsuits against two former Community Bank & Trust officers and eight former Habersham Bank officials. FDIC...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Dryer
Dryer weather is on it’s way. After an extremely wet pattern these past several weeks, we look to get into a bit of a dryer one starting on Thursday. Heavy rain is still ongoing across the region...
View ArticleJudge Rickman’s Wife Resigns From Judicial Oversight Panel
The wife of new state appellate court Judge Brian Rickman has resigned her seat on the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. According to the Daily Report, Maggie Rickman will be replaced by...
View ArticleGeorgia AG: State Can’t Bar Syrian Refugees
Georgia’s State Attorney General says the State can not legally refuse to accept Syrian refugees for resettlement nor deny them federally funded benefits. Sam Olens released his legal opinion today...
View ArticleDeal Expands and Extends State of Emergency
Gov. Nathan Deal today expanded the state of emergency to include Gordon, Macon, Towns, Troup and Wilkes Counties. Deal also extended the emergency declaration, issued last week for Fannin, Gilmer and...
View ArticleHabersham Students Receive Piedmont Degrees
Among the 259 students receiving degrees from Piedmont College at the recent December commencement ceremonies were 16 Habersham County residents. The graduates listed by hometown include, from Alto:...
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