Movie Review: Deadpool
Deadpool is another character from the Marvel universe, but don’t expect to take the kids to see this one. It’s about as anti-kid and family friendly as Marvel could ever hope to get. Here is a movie...
View ArticleTickets Now on Sale for John Kollock Tribute
Event to benefit local library (Clarkesville) – The Friends of the Clarkesville-Habersham County Library have put together a very special program for their annual Book and Author Luncheon this year: a...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Commitment
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and there was a lot of conversation on social media and television about love. I read many professions of love from one person to another. Whether it was romantic love or...
View ArticleIcy Bridge Results In Multi-Vehicle Accident Early Tuesday
Temperatures shot back up into the 50’s today after a weekend of watching and waiting for winter weather. While the weather didn’t hit Habersham quite as hard as expected, Northeast Georgia did see...
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Reward Offered in Pawn Shop Break-In
A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two suspects who broke into a Cornelia pawn shop earlier this month. The pair broke into Gene’s Pawn Shop at 122...
View ArticleCharles Hill Named NGTC’s 2016 Rick Perkins Award Recipient
NGTC Acting President Dr. Mark Ivester, left, presents this year’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education to Emergency Medical Services Program Director and Instructor, Charles Hill....
View ArticleSpecial Weather Statement For Patchy Black Ice Issued
(Cleveland)- The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for nine Northeast Georgia counties calling for patchy black ice possible tonight. White County along with Murray,...
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GBI Releases Sketch of Robbery Suspect
The GBI has released a sketch of the suspect who robbed the Rabun County Bank in Dillard on February 8. Authorities hope someone in the public will recognize him and come forward with information. The...
View ArticleChristian Sworn in as D.A.
Martha Christian holds the Bible as her husband George is sworn in as the new Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney by Gov. Nathan Deal in Atlanta on February 16, 2016. It’s official: George...
View ArticleJudge Rickman Honored by Former Staff
Georgia Appellate Court Judge Brian Rickman receives a handcrafted gavel and sound block from his successor, newly-appointed D.A. George Christian, and staff. Front Row: (L-R) Meg Lewis, Eddie...
View ArticleMulti-Million Dollar Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled
A massive drug bust in Georgia and South Carolina Wednesday involved hundreds of agents, dozens of warrants and millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs. According to the Appalachian Regional Drug...
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Massive Drug Bust Nets 24 Arrests, Drugs, Cash and Guns
Wednesday’s takedown of an alleged drug operation in Northeast Georgia has resulted in 24 arrests and the confiscation of drugs, drug paraphernalia and weapons. The Appalachian Regional Drug...
View ArticleDorothy Evelyn Gibbs Thigpen
Dorothy Evelyn Gibbs Thigpen passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Dorothy was born to Isaac and Bessie O’Quinn Gibbs in St. Augustine, Florida, on April 20, 1931. She moved to Brunswick with her...
View ArticleClifford Spry, Jr.
Clifford Spry, Jr., age 68, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Mr. Spry was born on September 22, 1947 in Rossmore, West Virginia to the late Clifford, Sr. and Lillie...
View ArticleThe One Who Got Out
Matthew 14:27-29, “But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’ 28 ‘Lord, if it’s you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’ 29 ‘Come,’ he said. Then...
View ArticleDemorest Council to Hold Special Called Meeting Tonight
The Demorest City Council will meet in special called session tonight, Thursday, February 18, 2016. The council will discuss bond refinancing and enter into executive session for discussion of...
View ArticleEarly Voting Slightly Higher Than Normal
A little higher than normal; that’s how local election officials describe early voter turnout so far in Habersham County. Voters are casting ballots in advance of the March 1st Presidential Preference...
View ArticleMildred Jeanette Westbrook Massey
Mildred Jeanette Westbrook Massey, age 95 of Homer, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Born in Banks County, on December 19, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Loredo and Elizabeth Hill...
View ArticleAnd Everything in the Middle
California air. I took it in. The sunshine, the sausage and bratwurst from a street vendor, the smog and fresh air, the poverty and wealth, all blending together and flowing around me. Sensory...
View ArticleNichols Seeks Second Term
Habersham County Commissioner Ed Nichols is seeking re-election. Nichols represents District 5. He began his first term in January 2013. Nichols says he’s gained valuable experience over the past...
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