7-Day Forecast: Still Active
We remain in a very, very active pattern although we do have a few days of no precipitation coming up. The moisture with last night’s system failed to materialize as much as had been advertised by the...
View Article13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Director Michael Bay has always been known as a filmmaker who seems to care much more about filling the screen with enough explosions and special effects to rival anyone else and the results have...
View ArticleBring More Water!
There is a story in 1 Kings about Elijah the prophet. He is up against 400+ prophets of the god Baal. Two fire pits are built and two calves slaughtered. The idea is to see whose god can light the...
View ArticleTractor Supply Company To Locate in Cleveland
The new Tractor Supply Company store will be located in the vacant Piggly Wiggly building, in the Village Plaza, on South Main Street. (PHOTO/wrwh.com) (Cleveland)- Tractor Supply Company (TSC) a...
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Large Crowd Gathers for 30th Annual NEGA Peace Walk
It was a bright and chilly afternoon. The spirit of the group was optimistic and cheerful in spite of the cold. We gathered at the gazebo in Clarkesville. As we greeted those we knew and introduced...
View ArticleWinter Storm Watch for Portions of North Georgia
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Murray, Towns, Union and White Counties in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday...
View ArticleRay Phillips
Ray Phillips, age 84 of Demorest passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 following a period of declining health. An online guest registry is available at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com. Arrangements are...
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7-Day Forecast: Wintry Weather Wednesday
Good morning folks. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the counties to our west/northwest valid through the day on Wednesday. 1-2″ of snow and up to 2/10″ of ice will be possible mainly along...
View ArticleLegislative Highlights: Reserve Fund, Furloughs and Casinos
The second session of the 153rd Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2016. According to House leadership, this year’s session will be fast-moving because of the upcoming May elections....
View ArticleWho Are You?
Exodus 3:11-12, “But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” As a parent when asked a question such as the one Moses brought before God, I...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Hands
I’ve always been fascinated with people’s hands. I think holding hands is one of the most intimate things one can do. In my family, we’ve always held hands to say a blessing over a meal. I like to...
View ArticleCornelia Supports Local Humane Society
The City of Cornelia and Two Mauds, Inc. have have partnered together with the Habersham Humane Society in order to help Cornelia residents get their pets spayed and neutered for free. City Marshal...
View ArticleDriver Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
A driver from Ocala, Florida is charged with aggravated assault on a police officer after allegedly striking a patrol car during a chase last week in Banks County. Banks County Sheriff’s Sgt. Carissa...
View ArticleTwo Arrested on Drug Charges in Cleveland
On January 15, 2016, the Cleveland Police Department and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office arrested Julie Harris, 34, of Cleveland, and Charles McLeroy, 47, of Helen. Officers responded...
View ArticleGDOT Prepares for Wintry Mix
Georgia Department of Transportation crews are preparing for snowy and icy weather in Northwest and Northeast Georgia. According to Metro District Communications Officer, Annalysce Baker, GDOT will...
View ArticleSchool Closings and Delays
Habersham County public schools will be closed Wednesday due to the threat of winter weather. Habersham is under a Winter Weather Advisory and neighboring counties are under a Winter Storm Warning....
View ArticleState of Emergency Issued for North Georgia
Gov. Nathan Deal has issued a state of emergency for 15 counties under a winter storm warning. These counties include Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Chatooga, Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Fannin, Gilmer, Union,...
View ArticleIt just ended
The clock in my kitchen ticks loudly like a beating heart as I write to you this morning. My thoughts are elsewhere. I spoke with a lady yesterday who had given up on life. The past few years seemed...
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7-Day Forecast: Second Winter Storm System Heading Our Way
Snow, sleet and rain; Habersham saw it all over a relatively short period of time this afternoon. Still, the Winter Weather Advisory for remains in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday. Now, our attention...
View ArticleBoil Water Advisory Issued in Clarkesville
A boil water advisory has been issued for Clarkesville water customers living along Memorial, View and Richard Street. The advisory is in effect until further notice. It was issued following a water...
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