K9 OFFICER FALCO
K9 OFFICER FALCO, with The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, passed away on January 29th 2016. Falco, a 5 year old Belgian Malinois K-9 Officer was lost in a tragic fire incident at his handler’s...
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FBI Joins Search for Missing Local Teen
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Georgia Bureau of Investigation are now involved in the search for a missing Rabun County teen. 15-year Ashley Brianna Wayne was last seen at Rabun County High...
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K9 Falco to be Laid to Rest
A loyal partner, family member and friend; that’s how Habersham County K9 Officer Falco is being remembered. The 5-year old Belgian Malinois was killed in a tragic fire in an outbuilding at his...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Storms Then Sunshine
The line of showers/storms associated with an approaching cold front has reached Habersham County, bringing with it heavy rain and gusty winds. Wind gusts to 45MPH are possible with this band. The...
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Bentley is Habersham’s New Spelling Bee Champ
Demorest Elementary School 5th grader Jayson Bentley (center) took top honors at Tuesday night’s Habersham County Scripps Spelling Bee in Mt. Airy. School Superintendent Matthew Cooper presented...
View ArticleMinnie Ruth Burton Trotter Turner
Minnie Ruth Burton Trotter Turner, age 86 of Lula, passed away Wednesday, February 03, 2016, at Habersham Medical Center. Born in Habersham County on December 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the...
View ArticleLillie Ruth Jackson Black
Lillie Ruth Jackson Black, age 61, of Baldwin, GA, surrounded by her family and friends, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 following an extended illness. Mrs. Black was born on...
View ArticleVirgil Ronald “Ron” Trotman
Virgil Ronald “Ron” Trotman, age 76, died on February 1, 2016 after an extended illness. Ron was preceded in death by his father, William A. Trotman; his mother, Christabel Trotman; his step-mother,...
View ArticleGBI Asks for Public’s Help to Identify Robbery Suspect
(Blairsville, GA) – On Sunday, January 31, 2016, at approximately 10:00 a.m., three to four Asian males entered the No. 1 Chinese Restaurant located at 417 Suite B. Blue Ridge Street Blairsville,...
View ArticleAre Your Resources Sufficient?
Our God provides. He is faithful to meet our needs. These truths have been on my heart lately as I reflect on all that I am thankful for. The Lord has surely blessed my family, providing abundantly...
View ArticleKeith C. Elrod
Keith C. Elrod, age 60, of Cleveland, GA, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd.,...
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Traditions Bank Robbery Suspect in Custody
The man suspected of robbing the Traditions Bank in Cornelia in December is now in custody. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it issued warrants for 36-year old Stephen James Villavasso of...
View ArticleMovie Review: The Finest Hours
The Finest Hours, like 13 Hours, is another movie that tells a true story of courage and heroism under difficult and life-threatening circumstances. As a movie, it’s positive in terms of its approach...
View ArticleHMC Cardiac Rehab Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Photo:(left to right) Margie Almand, HMC Cardiac Rehab patient; Katie Gilreath, RN,HMC Cardiac Rehab Staff; Lisa Reiss, RN, HMC Cardiac Rehab Staff and Inez McGahee, HMC Cardiac Rehab patient....
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Countdown to Charleston: Unseen Blessings
Donna James speaks with students at North Habersham Middle School about their upcoming class field trip to Charleston and what it took to make it possible. Unseen blessings. When we were 8th graders,...
View ArticleBrian Umberhandt
Memorial services for Brian Umberhandt, age 41 of Alto will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 6, 2016 from the Hillside Memorial Chapel with Pastor Debbie Roach officiating. Mr. Umberhandt passed...
View ArticleCornelia Kiwanis Talent Showcase Auditions March 3
Violinists Lily and Faith West won the 34th Annual Cornelia Kiwanis Talent Showcase in 2015. Cornelia Kiwanis will host its 35th annual Talent Showcase next month and if you’re interested in...
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Do You Want Justice?
We all have a need for justice. Some of the toughest times in my life are when I feel the wicked are prevailing and the righteous, God’s people, are getting the short end of the stick, so to speak....
View ArticleBanks County Jail Death Ruled a Suicide
The recent death of an Alto woman who died while in custody in Banks County has been ruled a suicide. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says 48-year old Tammy Greenway died from “self-inflicted...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Pleasant, then Cold
Enjoy the next couple of nice days, because frigid temps (and some light snow) are coming for a visit. Sun will continue to dominate through the weekend with seasonable temperatures expected (50’s),...
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