James Rockwell “Rocky” Potts
James Rockwell “Rocky” Potts, age 50, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Mr. Potts was born on March 19, 1966, in Commerce, Georgia, to the late Bennie and Betty Ruth Willis...
View ArticleClarkesville Police investigate attempted armed robbery
Police are seeking information relating to an attempted armed robbery that occurred early Thursday morning outside United Community Bank on West Louise Street in Clarkesville. According to...
View ArticleDonald Hugh Allen
Donald Hugh Allen, age 80, of Deland, Florida, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, Wednesday, June 15, 2015. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Complete Arrangements...
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Lessons from Cuba: The Fighting Chair on Pilar
This third and final installment of Lessons from Cuba, is a little awkward given that we are just a few days away from Father’s Day. Yes, the essay is about a father and son relationship, but their...
View ArticleLife in Motion: Give peace a chance
In the aftermath of Sunday’s horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Lynne’ Perry McClung posted this image to Now Habersham’s Facebook page along with this caption: “I...
View ArticleBig Red Apple Festival pageant to hit runway this fall
Cornelia’s Big Red Apple Festival started 29 years ago with a beauty pageant. Through the years the festival continued, the pageant did not. Now, efforts are underway to revive it. The (re)inaugural...
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News & Commentary: What to do with the old county courthouse?
County Manager Phil Sutton addresses the audience during the town hall meeting on June 13, 2016. The Habersham County Commissioners recently held a public Town Hall Meeting to discuss the future plans...
View ArticleFour-Time National Champion Susan Martin Announced as Head Women’s Golf Coach
Piedmont College Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Peeples has announced the hiring of Susan Martin as the new Head Women’s Golf Coach. Martin brings national championship experience with her...
View ArticleMannan Thomason
Mannan Thomason, age 75, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Mr. Thomason was born on October 3, 1940 in Habersham County, Georgia. He was a member of Good News Baptist Church,...
View ArticleFinding Dory
13 years ago, Pixar brought us Finding Nemo which was hailed as an instant classic. While I appreciated the beautiful visuals and wonderful animation, I’m probably in the minority by saying that I...
View ArticleFather’s Day Weekend Outlook
Following suit from Mother’s Day, we’ve got a stunner of a Father’s Day Weekend in store. To sum the weather up in one word for this weekend: perfect. Expect morning lows each morning down well into...
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Another birthday gone to the dogs…
Landon Ramey of Cornelia is a little boy with a big heart and he proved it once again this year when he used the occasion of his seventh birthday to ask for presents, not for himself, but for his...
View ArticleMedLink Georgia receives funding for dental services
MedLink Georgia, Inc. has been awarded government funding for dental services. The funds will be used to expand dental care, including hiring a dentist and offering a more comprehensive continuum of...
View ArticleReba Elizabeth Ramsey Burrell
Reba Elizabeth Ramsey Burrell, age 82 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at her residence. Born in the Fairview Community of Demorest, Georgia on November...
View ArticleTMC Baseball Celebrates Record-Breaking Season
The Truett-McConnell University baseball program just completed a twenty-nine win season, setting the school record for wins in a season. It also had a first team All-Conference selection in freshmen...
View ArticleMartha Cargill Miller
Martha Cargill Miller, age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2016 following an extended illness. Mrs. Miller was born on June 21, 1925 in Columbus, Georgia....
View ArticleGone too soon: A daughter’s loving memory of her dad
A tribute to my dad, George Bernard Haskins, Jr. could fill a whole book, even though he was on this earth for 38 short years. He was born and raised in DeRidder, Louisiana and joined the Marines...
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Father’s Day Tribute 2016
Your first love, your best bud, your advisor, counselor and friend. Guardian, provider, protector, teacher, disciplinarian…hero. So many words can be used to describe him but the one that sums him up...
View ArticleDivision III Veteran Laura Patton Announced as New Head Women’s Lacrosse...
Piedmont College Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Peeples has announced the hiring of Laura Patton as the new Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at PC. Patton comes to Piedmont after a five-year...
View ArticleJames “Dick” Bethel
Mr. James “Dick” Bethel, age 93, of Clarkesville died Saturday, June 18, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. from the Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Grady...
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