Souphonh Phetmixay
Souphonh Phetmixay, age 72, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Mr. Phetmixay was born in Vientiane, Laos, on March 29, 1943. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with...
View ArticleHolly Evans
Holly Evans, age 49 of Clarkesville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Habersham County Medical Center. Ms. Evans was born on December 14, 1966, in Delmar, Maryland, to the late Robert...
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‘FFA’ Growing Strong in Habersham
Habersham Central senior and FFA member Sarah Cantrell shows her winning heifer at a cattlemen’ show. She’s part of a growing trend among Future Farmers of America. Habersham County’s Board of...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Rain Today, then Light Snow Possible Sunday
Rain will become likely through the day today with highs only reaching the mid/upper-40’s. We’ll clear out briefly tomorrow before our next system comes right in on it’s heels. There is considerable...
View ArticleFirefighters Contain Chicken House Fire Near Clarkesville
More than a half dozen fire and emergency crews responded to the scene of a chicken house fire on Stone Pile Road near Clarkesville Thursday night. Units responded to the Wood Pullet Farm shortly...
View ArticleA Brand New Start
I don’t need a calendar date to release my past and make a brand new start. For I can find You on my knees, and within my heart. You are my healer- that makes me whole when I feel like falling apart....
View ArticleEllingson Out, Krockum In as Demorest Police Chief
Greg Ellingson dismissed as chief on a 3-0 vote Demorest’s new Police Chief Robin Krockum is settling into his new job. The former Habersham County Deputy assumed the post Tuesday after the Demorest...
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Krockum Settles in as Demorest’s New Police Chief
It’s been like old home week for Demorest’s new chief of police, Robin Krockum. The one time assistant chief was appointed to succeed his former boss, Greg Ellingson, during the Demorest City Council...
View ArticleHCHS Dinner Theater TONIGHT!
Looking for something different to do on this rainy Friday? Come enjoy dinner and a show at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy@7pm. Chicken lasagne, salad and dessert prepared by the HCHS Culinary Arts...
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Demorest Council Members Sworn-In
A political mainstay and a political comeback, that’s what people witnessed during swearing-in ceremonies at the Demorest City Council on January 12, 2016. John Popham took his seat on the council...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Isolated Light Snow, then Cold
Good morning folks. First: the latest modeling has failed to bring any more moisture into the area Saturday night/Sunday, so expect just a slight chance of some snow showers/flurries, with any light...
View ArticleAre You an Instrument?
“Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Yesterday one of my dearest friends called me with a word of encouragement. It couldn’t have been a more appropriate...
View ArticleEmma Stephens Lewallen
Emma Stephens Lewallen, age 90, of Baldwin, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, January 15, 2016 following an extended illness at a private care facility. Mrs. Lewallen was born on January...
View ArticleLight Snow to Affect Portions of Region Overnight
Light snow is expected to affect portions of North Georiga overnight tonight into the morning hours of Sunday. 1/2-1″ of snow will be possible along and north of a...
View ArticleInjured Appalachian Hiker Rescued Thursday
(Helen)- An Appalachian Trail hiker who was injured had to be rescued by emergency personnel Thursday. White County Public Safety spokeswoman Ana Newberry said, White County Fire Services, Helen Fire...
View ArticleJ.H. “Earl” Gibson
J.H. “Earl” Gibson, age 71 of Clarkesville, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Born in Habersham County on October 5, 1944, he was a son of the late Robert and...
View Article2016 Georgia Fishing Regulations Now Available
Fishing for answers about fishing in Georgia? The new 2016 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide is now available online and in print. “Anglers looking for new places to fish, changes to laws and...
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White County Chamber Unveils Branding Campaign
Total Marketing Publisher Linda Mosley presents the different aspects of the county branding program. (PHOTO/wrwh.com) (Cleveland)- Following an aggressive two month effort the White County Chamber of...
View ArticleDon’t Give Way to Hating
Jesus had returned to his hometown, Nazareth, the place where He grew up. It didn’t take long before the people began to question just exactly “who” He thought He was. Before long they had decided...
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Countdown to Charleston: On the Road with the Eighth Grade Bobcats
These North Habersham Middle School eighth graders and their classmates are counting down the days until their class trip to Charleston. (PHOTO/A.N. Williams) Her eyes were the deepest pool of liquid...
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