Winter Weather Shuts Down Roads in Union County
Snow in Northeast Georgia has caused Georgia DOT crews to treat several state routes in the region with a salt and gravel mixture. Crews will continue to monitor road conditions in Northeast Georgia...
View ArticleMary Ellen Maznicki
Mary Ellen Maznicki, age 64, of Lakemont, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Miss Maznicki was born on September 16, 1951 in Hartford Connecticut. She was preceded in death by her...
View ArticleCornelia Man Convicted of Murder, Armed Robbery, Burglary and Aggravated Assault
Sentencing scheduled Friday William Douglas Downer has been convicted of felony murder, armed robbery, burglary and aggravated assault in connection with the August 28, 2012 murder of Michael Larry...
View ArticleEunice Burns Shirley
Eunice Burns Shirley, age 69 of the Hollingsworth Community, Alto, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 following an extended illness. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on February...
View ArticleWinter Storm Possible Friday/Saturday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the NWS in effect from Thursday night through Saturday evening. The watch calls for 4-8″ of snow and up to 1/4″ of ice, however rain/sleet could cut down on...
View ArticleHere Comes the Big One
County and city officials gather in White County to hear the latest on the expected weekend storm system. (PHOTO/Dean Dyer) (Cleveland)- White County, Cleveland and Helen officials say they are ready...
View ArticleFlood Watch and Wind Advisory Issued for Parts of North Georgia
Everyone is talking about the winter blast that is forecast for the weekend, in addition to that weather officials say we have a threat of flooding late tonight through Saturday morning. The National...
View ArticleNortheast Georgia Under State of Emergency
Habersham and surrounding counties included in Governor’s declaration Ahead of a second winter storm this week, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a new state of emergency for 21 counties beginning Thursday...
View ArticleSara Baxter Hardman
Sara Baxter Hardman, age 46, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Mrs. Hardman was born in Demorest, GA on December 24, 1969, to the late Steve and Pat Snyder Baxter. She...
View ArticleLarry S. Sanders
Funeral services for Larry S. Sanders, age 62, of Clarkesville will be held Friday, January 22, 2016 at 8:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service...
View ArticleJudy W. Smith
Judy W. Smith, age 63, of Lula, Georgia, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370...
View ArticleThe Perfect Life…
Awwww…the perfect life. No worries. No decisions. No grief. No pain. No sickness. Where do I sign up? Psalm 18:30, “As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take...
View ArticleGeorgia DOT Crews Begin Treating Roadways in Northeast Georgia
Atlanta, Ga. – Georgia DOT forces are now in full operation — applying brine and spreading salt and gravel materials on the roadway. A recent weather report from the National Weather Service forecasts...
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No Injuries After Tree Falls Across Highway And Hits Vehicle
(Cleveland)- No one was injured Friday afternoon when a tree fell on a west bound vehicle as it was traveling Highway 115, West of Cleveland. Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt said another vehicle...
View ArticleHEMC Reports Power Outages
Habersham EMC’s online outage map indicates that as of 2 p.m. Saturday approximately 100 members were without power. The outages are located in Hall and Rabun County. Earlier outages in Habersham have...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Mostly Quiet
The next 5-7 days promise to be much quieter than the last couple of weeks, as the pattern gives us forecasters some time to take a breather. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Habersham...
View ArticleUpdated Closings and Cancellations
AREA CLOSINGS & CANCELLATIONS Saturday, January 23, 2016: North Georgia Technical College Driver Education Class rescheduled for Saturday, January 30 Piedmont College Saturday classes canceled in...
View ArticleThe Pictures on Our Wall
My den is covered in pictures, all framed in black, pictures of my childhood, my husband and me, my children, my husband’s children, our grandchildren, weddings… My daughter says, “It’s a bit much,...
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Winter Storm Jonas: Snow Over but Ice, Cold and Wind Remain
The snow is over but Northeast Georgia remains under a Winter Storm Warning and Wind Advisory until 7pm Saturday. State and local officials warn of lingering threats from the storm system that dumped...
View ArticleGeorgia DOT Works to Clear Roads in Northeast Georgia
GAINESVILLE – Temperatures are still below freezing in many parts of Northeast Georgia. Low temperatures and winter weather accumulations on the road can cause many of the roads, especially bridges...
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