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Rabid fox alert in Cornelia
Cornelia Animal Control officers are working to catch a rabid fox that attacked a person on Tower Mountain in Cornelia. Community Development Manager Jessie Owensby says traps have been laid to catch...
View ArticleFather’s Day
Today our small family group will gather for Father’s Day. Florine has her special chocolate ready for the occasion. We make family group snapshots of all the special occasions thru the year and place...
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The Morning After Father’s Day
What a joyful day yesterday was, spending time with my children and recalling memorable times with my own dad who left us five years ago. I am lucky to have had a tremendous father and I have been...
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Commissioners consider change to merit pay system, raise rec league fees
The Habersham County Commission is considering a proposal that would make part time employees eligible for merit pay raises. The board also approved an increase in fees for the county recreation...
View ArticleTMC’s Jared Oliver Drafted by the Boston Red Sox
The Major League Baseball 2016 Draft featured a selection from a standout pitcher for Truett McConnell in Jared Oliver. The senior right hander was drafted in the 26th round by the Boston Red Sox....
View ArticleJoseph Gaston Bethea
Joseph Gaston Bethea, age 70, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016. Mr. Bethea was born on February 26, 1946, in Duval County, Florida, to the late Lloyd Elvis and Mary Wilmot...
View ArticleAccidental shooting investigated in White County
(Cleveland)- The White County Sheriff’s Office released information Monday about an accidental shooting in the county Sunday afternoon. Sheriff’s Department Spokesman Captain Tim Chapman said by...
View ArticleAttempted armed robbery suspect arrested
The prime suspect in last week’s attempted armed robbery outside a local bank is now behind bars. Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett says 23-year old Kevin Michael Conley, Jr. was picked up by...
View ArticleRoad closures in Helen will affect traffic this week
The Georgia Department of Transportation has several planned road closures that will affect traffic in Helen this week. According to the city’s website, Highway 75 in Helen from Hamby Street to...
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Breakfast in the ‘Sham
Now Habersham is proud to provide a new series called Breakfast in the ‘Sham for our readers. We will be featuring locally-owned restaurants who serve breakfast or brunch in Habersham. We hope to...
View ArticleNew North Georgia Tech horticulture scholarship
Clarkesville, GA — North Georgia Technical College announces a new $1000 scholarship available for horticulture students for fall semester 2016. The scholarship was recently provided by the Soque...
View ArticleBurglary at Adams IGA in Cleveland investigated
(Cleveland)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Cleveland Police Department with the investigation of a break in at Adam’s Foods IGA, in Cleveland. Cleveland Police Chief John Foster...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Restaurants
Calzones are a favorite meal for Mom. If she hasn’t eaten in a while, we know that a trip to Chicago’s Pizza in Demorest is the perfect way to get her eating again. Before her arm injury kept her...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Afternoon Storms
A chance of afternoon storms finally rejoins us for the next several days. An isolated shower is possible this morning, with more widely scattered storm development expected this afternoon. It won’t...
View ArticleFRESH & LOCAL at the Clarkesville Farmers Market, June 25
Summer is officially here, so there’s never been a better time to support your local farmers and hometown bakers. Conveniently located near downtown Clarkesville, this 100% chemical free market (which...
View ArticleHabersham All-Stars Compete for District
Habersham County Little League 9/10 and 10/11 District All-Stars will be held June 25 – July 1. District All-Stars will be held at Diamond Memorial Fields in Clarkesville. All-Star players from Banks,...
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Wendall Carter Parker
Wendall Carter Parker, age 88, of Hollingsworth Community, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Mr. Parker was born on September 20, 1927, in Lovington, New Mexico, to the late John B....
View ArticlePaul Edward Newlon
Paul Edward Newlon, age 72, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel,...
View ArticleNorth Georgia Community Foundation Announces Two New Hires
Team Expanded to Support Donor Engagement and Community Leadership Strategies GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) announced recent additions to the company’s team to...
View ArticleBear sighting in Cleveland Thursday
(Cleveland)- Cleveland area residents should be on alert about a bear making its way around the city. The bear, believed to be about 250 lbs, was spotted Thursday morning walking across the front lawn...
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