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North Hab to host 6th grade orientation July 30th
Making the move from elementary to middle school is a monumental change. That’s why North Habersham Middle School is hosting a school orientation to prepare students and parents for the transition....
View ArticleDouglas James Fraser
Douglas James Fraser, Demorest, lately of Decatur, Georgia died July 2. He was 86. Douglas was preceded in death by his oldest son, Douglas Fitzdouglas Fraser, who died July 2, 2013. Douglas was also...
View ArticleTwo juveniles arrested for armed robbery in Banks County
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Banks County. It happened Saturday around 7:49 p.m. at a residence on Grove Level Road. According to Banks County Sheriff’s Sgt....
View ArticleThe BFG
From E.T. to Close Encounters to A.I., Steven Spielberg has been one of the few directors that is able to capture that rare combination of realism and a sense of whimsy. That combination is once again...
View ArticleHappy Independence Day!
July 4, Independence Day! Ronald Reagan, a great American patriot, could voice the principles of freedom: He said, “Individual liberty depends on keeping government under control.” We the people have...
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Fireworks to light up the night sky in Northeast Georgia
Fireworks will light up the night sky across Northeast Georgia tonight in celebration of our nation’s 240th birthday. Demorest Glorious Fourth schedule of events. Click to enlarge. RELATED: Your...
View ArticleAntoniewicz Named TMC Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Truett McConnell men’s soccer head coach Rob Miller has announced that former BearMichael Antoniewicz has been named Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. “I’m very happy to introduce Michael as the new...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Independence
So, on this holiday where we celebrate our nation’s independence, I’m actually thinking a lot about the opposite – dependence. Not in a national light, but in a very personal way. I’m watching as my...
View ArticleLocal Students Awarded ORU Scholarships
Dillon Caudell of Habersham is among the area high school seniors who received scholarships from Habersham EMC this year. Six graduating high school seniors were recently named recipients of the...
View ArticleGet ready for lane closures along I-985
Maintenance work to affect north and southbound lanes starting July 6th The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is set to begin maintenance work on I-985 that will require lane closures...
View ArticleSketch released of man suspected of impersonating police officer
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch of a man suspected of impersonating a police officer. It was drawn by a GBI sketch artist based on a description of the man by a...
View ArticleThe Deception
You see it…just like me. Every time we open up our Facebook and view the wonderful, picture perfect lives of our “friends.” As I scroll through status after status of fun-filled weekends, vacations,...
View ArticleValerie G. Perdue
Valerie G. Perdue, age 91, of Magnolia Hills Assisted Living in Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. Ms. Perdue was born on July 10, 1924 in Tampa, Florida to the late Victoria E....
View ArticleDank Whitlock
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home announces the death of Dank Whitlock, age 92 of Alto, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced soon....
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Georgia Drought 2016
If you think it’s been dry recently, you’d be correct. The US Department of Agriculture releases drought monitor updates weekly on Thursdays, and over the past 2-3 months a substantial drought has...
View ArticleSummer food boxes available
(Cleveland)- Summer means vacations, outdoor time, swimming, extra time at home or maybe camp but for some families in our area summer means a very hard time. Georgia Mountain Food Bank says that even...
View Article9/10 Habersham All-Stars win District Title; 11/12 Softball Plays in Title Game
Habersham All-Stars continues to roll along, as the 9/10 All-Stars defeated Franklin County to claim the District 7 Championship at Diamond Memorial Fields July 2. The 11/12 Softball All-Stars had to...
View ArticleMichael Vernon Murray
Michael Vernon Murray, age 63, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Mr. Murray was born on March 18, 1953 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Levis and Elvedia Cruz Murray....
View ArticleCollins calls for reversal of FBI Director’s decision
(Washington D.C.)- Congressman Doug Collins of Gainesville is calling on the FBI Director to reverse his decision to not file criminal charges in the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Collins...
View ArticleBridge work to close part of SR 184 in Stephens County
Detour around Prather Bridge expected to last through January Work is scheduled to begin soon to replace the 76-year-old bridge over Toccoa Creek in Stephens County. The $2.3 million project, awarded...
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