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Time to go to the ER or NOT?
No one likes to go the Emergency Room (ER), but Habersham County residents are very fortunate to have an ER close by if needed. The Habersham Medical Center ER treats more than 30,000 patients...
View ArticleWinter Weather Advisories issued for portions of North Georgia
Howdy Habersham! The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Murray, Towns, Union and White Counties in effect from 7AM...
View ArticleEarly Voting Now Underway
Early voting is now underway for the March 1, 2016 Presidential Preference Primary. If you registered to vote by February 1st you’re eligible to vote in the upcoming primary. All early voting ends...
View ArticleExpect Lane Closures on I-985 and I-85 in Hall and Franklin Counties
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation is advising motorists in Hall and Franklin counties of temporary lane closures on I-985 and I-85, scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and...
View ArticleEvans Seeks Political Comeback
Former Clarkesville City Councilwoman Tina Courson Evans is seeking a political comeback. Evans, who was defeated by mayor-elect Barrie Aycock in 2013, is now running to reclaim her old council seat....
View ArticleChristian Appointed District Attorney
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the appointment of the Honorable George R. Christian as district attorney of the Mountain Judicial Circuit. Christian will fill the vacancy created by the appointment...
View ArticleG-DOT: Turn Off Those Sprinklers
Residents and businesses in Northeast Georgia urged to turn off sprinklers ahead of sub-freezing temperatures GAINESVILLE, Ga. — As we were reminded this morning, winter is still here and temperatures...
View ArticlePride and Prejudice and Zombies
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies automatically wins the award for Most Straightforward Movie Title of the Year. When you pay your money to see this movie, you should know exactly what you’re getting...
View ArticleClovia June Parker Grogan Harper
Funeral services for Clovia June Parker Grogan Harper, age 70 of Demorest will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 2:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow the service in...
View ArticleHomer Lee Howard
Memorial services for Homer Lee Howard, age 84, of Clarkesville will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the Clarkesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Butler...
View ArticleRep. Dan Gasaway: Banks Crossing Improvements and Casino Polling
Week Four of the 2016 Georgia General Assembly is complete. We had many people from District 28 at the Capitol last week. I met with several nursing students from Piedmont College who were...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Reading
I love to read. Since I was the last of four children, I understand that my siblings read to me practically from the moment I was born. I can remember scenes from “Heidi” or “Tom Sawyer” better than I...
View ArticleHMC Wellness Class: Staying Young at Heart
A free seminar called “Staying Young at Heart” will be presented by Dr. Stuart Sanders on February 23rd from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Habersham Medical Center West Wing Classroom. Pre-registration is...
View ArticleAuthorities Ask for Public’s Help to Identify Bank Robber
Authorities are asking for your help to identify the suspect who robbed a alocal bank. In a press release issued Tuesday, the GBI says the suspect entered Rabun County Bank in Dillard around 12:50...
View ArticleParts of North Georgia Remain Under Winter Weather and Wind Chill Advisories
CLEVELAND – The National Weather Service advises the Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM Wednesday and a Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM Thursday. The areas covered...
View ArticleArea Schools Announce Early Release Due to Weather
Area school systems are closing their doors early today due to the winter weather. Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper says students will be released two hours early. Student drivers...
View ArticleLaTrelle Echols Warren
LaTrelle Echols Warren, age 100, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, following a sudden illness. Mrs. Warren was born on December 1, 1915 in Hall County,...
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Winter Weather Advisories Remain in Effect
Howdy Habersham! A Winter Weather Advisory remains for Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Towns, Union and White Counties in effect until 10AM Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory is...
View ArticleWeather Causes School Delays in Habersham Wednesday
Habersham County public schools will operate on a three hour delay Wednesday, February 10 due to the weather. Superintendent of Schools Matthew Cooper says, “We have quite a few roadways that are wet....
View ArticleArea Closings and Delays
Weather-related closings and delays in North Georgia CLOSED Weds., Feb. 10: Dawson County Schools, 12 month staff report at 10am if safe Dawson County Government Fannin County Schools Gilmer County...
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