Gladys Marian Woodward
Gladys Marian Woodward, age 91, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 30, 2016. No Formal Services will be held. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, 245 Central...
View ArticleAnd It Is…
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart”...
View ArticleTruett-McConnell Gains SACS-COC Approval for Criminal Justice Degree
(CLEVELAND) – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has approved the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degrees at Truett McConnell College, in...
View ArticleCornelia Partners With Piedmont on New Marketing Campaign
Piedmont College’s Mass Communications Department Chair Dale Van Cantfort receives a scholarship fund donation from Cornelia Community Development Manager Jessie Owensby. They’re joined by Cornelia...
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Police Ask for Public’s Help in Pharmacy Burglary Investigation
Clarkesville Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who was captured on video burglarizing a local pharmacy. The burglary occurred at Clarkesville Drug on West Louise Street...
View ArticleKatherine Smith Parks
Katherine Smith Parks, age 87 of Demorest, passed away Sunday, May 01, 2016, at her residence. Born in Pierson, Florida on September 26, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Leona...
View ArticleElla Lou Wade
Ella Lou Wade, age 57 of Alto, passed away Monday, May 02, 2016. Born on April 12, 1959 in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Louella Williams Krockun. Ms. Wade was a...
View ArticleBaldwin Man Charged With DUI in GA 365 Wreck
A Baldwin man is charged with DUI in connection with an accident Saturday on GA 365 near Duncan Bridge Road. A report by the Georgia State Patrol says 71-year old Robert Charles Allberry Jr. flipped...
View ArticleWhite County High Warrior TV Wins Student Emmys
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Chapter has announced the 2016 High School Student Production Award winners and White County High was awarded three video awards. Charles...
View ArticleConny H. Shirley
Conny H. Shirley, age 85, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016. Mr. Shirley was born on April 18, 1931 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Milford and Loma Taylor Shirley. In...
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Mondays with Mom – Prepared
This weekend I was part of Habersham County High School’s Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical that was a collaborative effort between the Stage Raiders and the Band of Blue. I was the music director...
View ArticleA Superstar
Sunday I watched the Praise and Worship Band on the platform at my church. I love music. Even more, I love worship. While I normally feel excited about the atmosphere, I suddenly felt a tinge of...
View ArticleStamp Out Hunger
Saturday, May 14th marks the 24th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive. Letter carriers walk through the...
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Scarlett Mayes to Close Prep Career at State
Habersham Central senior track and field athlete Scarlett Mayes will close her prep career this week at the GHSA State Championships at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany. Mayes is the lone girl from...
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Couple Injured in Wreck on Way to Honeymoon
Newlyweds from New York, in Northeast Georgia to visit the groom’s daughter, saw their celebration cut short by an accident that left both of them injured. It happened Monday around 4 p.m. at the...
View ArticleDo You Look or Do You See?
One of my co-workers has not been feeling well. Funny how an empty desk speaks volumes. And while we have continued to function and work and flow, that empty desk reminds me, someone is missing. I...
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Demorest Council Requests FBI Investigation into Stolen Funds
A frustrated Demorest mayor and council voted unanimously Tuesday night to request an FBI investigation into the theft of more than $600,000 from the city’s water fund.Mayor Rick Austin says the vote...
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Domestic Violence Call Leads to Drug Arrest
A Clarkesville man is in jail facing battery and drug charges following an incident at his home on Monday. ARDEO says deputies seized marijuana and meth from Stuart Warrensford’s Railroad Avenue...
View ArticleVIDEO: 2016 Political Forum
Hear straight from the candidates as they talk about their qualifications and views and field questions from voters Early voting is now underway in Georgia for the May 24th Primary Election....
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Cornelia City Commission Calms Neighbors in Meeting
Neighbors squabbled over the proposed selling of city-owned vacant lots at the Cornelia City Commission meeting, held Tuesday evening. Commissioners listened as property owners in the Lakeview Heights...
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