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Roads Less Traveled: The Hazards of Hiking (And How to Avoid Them)
In the hiking world, a little planning can go a long ways to ensuring a fun, safe trip. Anytime we head out to the trail, there are dangers to be faced. Many people are killed every year from falls,...
View ArticlePiedmont Spring Sports Players Earn All-Conference Recognition
Piedmont College’s spring sports success has led to many individuals earning USA South recognition for their efforts. Baseball Record: 20-16 (6-12) Allen Tokarz – SR Relief Pitcher – 2nd Team,...
View ArticleErnest Key, Jr.
Ernest Key, Jr., age 81, of Mt Airy, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370...
View ArticleNancy Allen Sewell
Nancy Allen Sewell, age 88 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016 following a period of declining health. Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on March 19, 1928, she...
View ArticleWildfire Burns 22 Acres Northwest of Helen
Forestry officials have contained a wildfire that burned 22 acres approximately two miles northwest of Helen. According to information on the U.S. Forest Service’s Facebook page, the fire was in...
View ArticleMovie Review: The Jungle Book
Over the last few years, Disney has proven that they are the only ones that can and should have a monopoly over their projects. Every live-action remake of some of their familiar classics has done...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Warm Weather Continues
Other than some showers on Thursday night into Friday, the pattern remains fairly quiet across the region as warm weather continues. I hope everyone enjoyed our absolutely stunning weekend here...
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Four Little Leaguers Take Homerun Derby Titles
The Habersham Little League held a Homerun Derby on Saturday, sponsored by Chip Mcfarlin with Tri County Machines. The derby, dubbed the “2016 MLB Homerun Derby” resulted in four little leaguers...
View ArticleWhat you need it to be…
Those of you who know me, know I love sports. I loved playing football and baseball, and I love watching any game the remote finds on our television. When I think about sports, I often think about...
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Lady Raiders Building off 2016 Season
Fourth year head coach Melissa Carroll of the Lady Raiders is excited about next season’s new region that her Lady Raiders will be in. Despite going 5-11 overall and 1-8 in Region 6-6A, Carroll knows...
View ArticleToccoa Clinic Dermatologists Reach Settlement Over Medicare Billing
Government alleges physicians and practice violated the False Claims Act ATLANTA—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced that it has reached a settlement with...
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Arrest Made in Attempted Robbery and Shooting in Cornelia
A Habersham County teenager is in jail following an attempted robbery and shooting in Cornelia that happened late Sunday night. The Cornelia Police Department issued a press release stating officers...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Travel
Mom and Dad have traveled a lot during their years together. Everywhere they were stationed, they explored the countryside and took us kids along for the journey. Dad has hundreds of slides and...
View ArticleBetty Marie Maney Moore
Betty Marie Maney Moore, age 63 of Demorest, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016, at her residence. Born in Habersham County on May 18, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Voice and Ruby Mae Franklin...
View ArticleRiver View Platform to Enhance Pitts Park
The Soque River View Project Team reviews the plans for the viewing platform. Pictured left to right: Jon Schwartz, Bobby Kilgore, Ray Rowell, Terry Gladden, and Mary Beth Horton. Visitors to...
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Suspect in Fatal Cornelia Shooting Captured
Mug shot of Tommy Savage from a 2011 Habersham County DUI arrest A suspected shooter who eluded authorities for more than six hours Tuesday morning is now in custody. Habersham County Sheriff Joey...
View ArticleJerry Morris Goss
Funeral services for Jerry Morris Goss, age 67 of Clarkesville will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM from the Providence Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Karnes, Rev. Scott Doster, and Rev....
View ArticleWillene Durham Osborn
Willene Durham Osborn, age 78, of Homer, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Mrs. Osborn was born on April 18, 1938 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Fletcher and Merle Ayers Durham. In...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Warm, Wet Weather
We’ll remain quite warm for the next 7 days, with wet weather likely Thursday/Friday. After plentiful sunshine the past few days (and high clouds Wednesday), expect clouds to increase and thicken...
View ArticleCrossing Western Mountains
A thought came to me today when someone mentioned the last trip west with friends in August 2015. It concerns the mountain ranges of America, which are varied, huge and magnificent. Wyoming has...
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