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sNOW HABERSHAM 2016
The sun is out and the view is beautiful all around Habersham! After all the anticipation and waiting, Northeast Georgians were given a beautiful white morning. Freezing and near freezing temperatures...
View ArticleWinter Weather Advisory for Black Ice
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Towns, Union and White Counties until 10AM Sunday. Black is is likely overnight tonight, especially at the...
View ArticleNeighbor Recalls Frightening Friday Fire
Imagine the horror of waking up to see flames shooting out of a neighbor’s roof. That’s exactly what happened to Tyanna Jackson. Jackson, who lives near the Wilder Apartment complex in Helen, says she...
View ArticleWinter Weather Advisory Issued for Black Ice
All Winter Storm Warnings Canceled A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Towns, Union and White Counties until 10AM Sunday. Black is is likely...
View ArticleCountdown to Charleston: Life-Changing Lessons
These North Habersham Middle School eighth graders and their classmates are counting down the days until their class trip to Charleston. It’s been a long journey getting to this point and already the...
View ArticleLegislative Highlights: Payraises, Transportation and Replacing QBE
We began the second part of the 153rd General Assembly session on Monday, January 11, 2016. With only 40 legislative days to accomplish our goals, we got straight to work. During this busy first week,...
View ArticleFelix Otto Speich
Felix Otto Speich, age 95, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, 245 Central...
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School Closings and Delays
Habersham County public schools will be closed for students on Monday, January 25, 2016. Teachers and staff should report at 10am or when safe to do so.According to school officials, many of the roads...
View Article7-Day Forecast: More Rain, Warmer
Black ice will once again be an issue early Monday morning, but all problems should pass by shortly after sunrise as we warm WELL above freezing. Warmer temperatures will visit the region in the...
View ArticleLegislative Highlights: Budget Growth and Education Spending
Lawmakers consider largest budget in state history This past week was week 2 of the Georgia General Assembly. Traditionally, week two is filled with Appropriations Committee hearings, dealing with...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Story?
I have shared before that I believe wholeheartedly in the power of our testimonies. Our faith stories are a glimpse into the power of God’s grace, love, faithfulness and provision for His children. We...
View ArticleLloyd Edward “PA” Harrison
Lloyd Edward “PA” Harrison, age 87 of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in Habersham County on February 29, 1928, he was a son of the late Samuel “Sam” Idus and Pearl Morrison...
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Fire Leaves Habersham Family Homeless; Community Responds
For the third time in fifteen months members of the Mull family are sifting through the rubble of a fire. The latest fire broke out Friday at Billy and Shililah Mull’s house on Tiger Paw Drive near...
View ArticleGetting Back to Normal After Weekend Weather Event
A snow capped Mt. Yonah after Winter Storm Jonas. (PHOTO/wrwh.com) (Cleveland)- It’s back to normal operation for most of Northeast Georgia after a weekend winter storm that hit some counties hard....
View ArticleDowner Sentencing Postponed
Convicted murderer William Downer will have to wait a few more days to find out his fate. He was scheduled to be sentenced on January 22 but that was postponed due to the weather. He’s now scheduled...
View ArticleMovie Review: Dirty Grandpa
Dirty Grandpa features Robert De Niro as a foul-mouthed grandfather who takes his grandson on a lust-for-life spring break vacation. That is the setup for what is without a doubt the single most...
View ArticleMondays With Mom: Anticipation
This past week was a weather mess for our county. Snow? Sleet? Ice? Every day we guessed what the skies would deliver. After a light snow on Wednesday, we had a lovely cover for Saturday. Finally what...
View ArticleBe Still
As a student of mental health and observer of pain, one of the most profound things I’ve learned is that platitudes aren’t helpful. You know, those things we say to fill the empty space when something...
View ArticleGBI Investigates Banks County Inmate’s Death
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a Banks County inmate.The Banks County Sheriff’s Office says 47-year old Tammy Sue Greenway of Maysville was found unconscious in her...
View ArticleWayde Patrick Hoose
Wayde Patrick Hoose, age 42 of Cornelia, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Born in Utica, New York on August 13, 1973, he was a son of Eugene Walter and Celeste Chesebro Hoose of Cornelia. Mr....
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