Adolphus (Junior) Ramey, Jr.
Adolphus (Junior) Ramey, Jr., age 88, of Baldwin, GA passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel in...
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Storm Damage in Habersham
Some Clarkesville residents narrowly escaped injury this morning when a tree sliced through the roof of their house on View Street. It happened just before 8 a.m. Wednesday as strong winds and heavy...
View ArticleTwo Injured In Accident South Of Cleveland
(Cleveland) – Rain and slick roadway may have contributed to a two vehicle accident just before noon Tuesday, on the Highway 129 south of Cleveland. The accident occurred when one vehicle slammed into...
View ArticleEarly Voting Ends Friday in Habersham
Absentee voting, early voting and advance voting are all taking place at a rate higher than in previous Presidential Preference Primaries, Habersham County’s Election Supervisor Laurel Ellison...
View ArticleSnow Likely in Higher Elevations of North Georgia
(Cleveland)- Weather forecasters say that accumulating snow is likely for higher elevations of Northeast Georgia overnight and early Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, scattered rain...
View ArticleLife in Motion: The Tale of the Storm Battered Umbrella
This photo was posted to Now Habersham’s Facebook page by Cindy Ferguson. She snapped it Wednesday at work during the height of the storm that pummeled Habersham and much of the Southeast. “This...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Gorgeous
After the strong storms yesterday, a cold front has cleared the region and will usher in much nicer weather for the weekend. Expect some flurries across the region today, with the higher elevations...
View ArticleIt Isn’t Easy
Although it is difficult to hear, Jesus tells us very clearly, persecution will come to those who follow Him. Matthew 5:11, “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all...
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Countdown to Charleston: Breeleigh
Breeleigh likes to shop, get her hair and nails done, and act like a girly-girl. She also rides a four-wheeler so crazy her sister, Katie, won’t ride with her, plays with her bulldog, Bella, and...
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The Joy of Seeing America
I love history in general, although I’m bad at remembering dates. Early in life I began reading books on pioneer America and western history. Mother – Durell Dickerson Justus – was an avid reader and...
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What are You but a Shepherd Boy?
1 Samuel 17:28, “When Eliab, David’s oldest brother, heard him speaking with the men, he burned with anger at him and asked, “Why have you come down here? And with whom did you leave those few sheep...
View ArticleClarkesville Street in Cornelia Closed Saturday for Bike Race
CORNELIA, GA – The City of Cornelia will be closing Clarkesville Street from North Main Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Saturday, February 27th beginning at 7 a.m. The road will remain...
View ArticleLast Day for Early Voting
If you want to cast your Presidential Primary Preference ballot early today’s you’re last chance. Habersham County polls will remain open at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville and...
View ArticleLynn T. Moore
Lynn T. Moore, age 85, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016. Mr. Moore was born August 17, 1930 in Young Harris, GA to the late John Ferry and Lillie Esther Tatham Moore. He was...
View ArticleSen. John Wilkinson: GA Senate Approves Bills on Hope and Religious Freedom
This week was our busiest yet here at Georgia’s Capitol as we worked long hours to discuss and pass legislation before we reach Crossover Day on February 29th. Crossover Day is observed the 30th...
View ArticleFormer Banks County Jailer Arrested
A former Banks County jailer is out of a job and now faces assault charges.The GBI says 32-year old Jason Nathaniel Layfield of Maysville was terminated during a criminal investigation into two...
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GBI Investigating Inmate Death in Stephens County
The GBI is investigating the death of an inmate in the Stephens County Jail. A report by Charlie Bauder of WNEG Radio says 24 year old Barry Mullinax was found unresponsive in his single-person cell...
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Life in Motion: Local Archers Meet Presidential Candidate
Texas Senator and GOP presidential hopeful, Ted Cruz, poses with members of the Habersham Archery Team in Perry, GA. (PHOTO/Jason and Phil Hogan) It was a chance meeting they’re lHabersham County...
View ArticleStrong Early Voter Turnout in Habersham
If early voting in Habersham County is any indication, Super Tuesday is going to be big draw at the ballot box. Election Supervisor Laurel Ellison says 3,642 voters cast ballots from February 8-26,...
View ArticleCommunity Complaints Lead to Drug Arrests
Authorities says tips from the community and proactive work by deputies helped break up an alleged drug operation in Lula. Mitchell Posey with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office says...
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