GBI Investigates Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in Commerce
The GBI is investigating the officer involved shooting death of a man in Commerce. Authorities say 25-year old Joseph Noel died after he was shot in the leg by one of three Commerce Police Officers...
View ArticleSmoke Stirs Concerns: Controlled Burn in Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area
The red area on the map indicates the location of the U.S. Forest Service’s controlled burn of 1,400 acres in Northeast Georgia Friday. (Source: US Forest Service) Large plumes of smoke visible in the...
View ArticleThe Power and Belief of Patriotism
As one who studied American history I feel sad to hear of a lack of knowledge or indifference of many citizens regarding our rights and responsibilities. As a youth in a country school I learned how...
View ArticleCountdown to Charleston: Students Say “Thanks!”
The countdown calendar in Ms. Heather Hawkins’ classroom at North Habersham Middle School as of Tuesday, February 16, 2016. “The community has really helped us!” I went to visit with North Habersham...
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 ArticleRep. Terry Rogers: School Board Transparency and Pastor Protection
We got back to work for the fifth week of the Session, and by Thursday, February 11, we reached the half-way mark of the 2016 legislative session, legislative day 20. With only 20 working days to...
View ArticleHe has us covered
There is a Bible story from 2 Kings 4:1-7. It is a story of a recently widowed woman who came to Elisha for help. Her husband, who was a man of God, died, owing a debt. She had very little money and...
View ArticleWilliam Arthur Wright
William Arthur Wright, age 68, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370...
View ArticleMable Hefner Stephens
Mable Hefner Stephens, age 73 of Mt. Airy, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016. Born in Mt. Airy, Georgia on November 9, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Edward L. “Dick” Hefner and Emma Lou...
View ArticleConcord Run For Missions 5K
Concord Baptist Church in Clermont, GA is sponsoring a 5K fundraiser to support mission work in Mexico. Mission teams will travel to Rosarito, Mexico in June to build houses, form relationships and...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Chairs
When Dad was broken up after his fall off the ladder last fall, he invested in a lift chair for himself. He had purchased one in 2007 for Mom. Her chair was not a good fit for him to sleep with all...
View ArticleDavid Wilson Burns
Memorial services for David Wilson Burns, age 73, of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 6:00 PM from the Community Baptist Church. Rev. Robert Clark...
View ArticleRosiland (Rosie) Clark
Rosiland (Rosie) Clark of Atlanta died peacefully Thursday, February 18, at the home of friends in Clarkesville, Georgia. Born December 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Brower Summerville...
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Top 10 Reasons to Vote
Tired of the debates already? The negative comments? The confusion – whose right – whose wrong? You guessed it! It’s an election year and the stakes couldn’t be higher. More and more, I am hearing...
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Mrs. Barbara
In the past week, my mom, Irene, has lost 5 friends. While it is difficult for me to imagine, it has become as every day common to my mom as a conversation about the weather, and I feel the heaviness...
View ArticleMovie Review: Risen
Risen is something of an answer to my cinematic prayers. Out of all of these faith-based and/or religious-themed films we’ve gotten over the last couple of years, this is one of the few that gets it...
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“Building Bridges of Hope” Celebration of African American Music
Cornelia United Methodist Church welcomed the Celebration of African American Music on Sunday. On Sunday, February 21st, the Alliance for African American Music in Northeast Georgia held its...
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May your God rescue you…
“May your God, whom you serve so faithfully, rescue you.” -Daniel 6:16 Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, full count, score is tied, and of course, it’s for the league championship. The anxiety in the...
View ArticleDonald Lee “Don” Elrod
Donald Lee “Don” Elrod, age 74 of Mt. Airy, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Born in Greer, South Carolina on June 6, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert Lee “Bob” and Pernell Kinney Elrod....
View ArticleWeather Advisories Remain in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties until 7pm Wednesday. Possible SW winds gusting to 55mph. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect...
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