Ruth Frederick Downey
Ruth Frederick Downey, age75, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016. No formal services are planned at this time. Those wishing to express online condolences to the...
View ArticleTMC Volleyball Releases 2016 Schedule
Head coach LaKisya Killingsworth has released the 2016 schedule for the Truett McConnell volleyball team. The schedule features 12 home matches, including two tri-match dates, and a tournament at the...
View ArticleCouple killed in mobile home fire near Clarkesville
A.J. and Tina Chitwood died Monday morning after fire swept through their home a few miles north of Clarkesville. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an early morning mobile home fire...
View ArticleJudy Ann Roberts
Judy Ann Roberts, age 58 of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon. An online guest register is available and may...
View ArticleNow Habersham’s Convention Connection with Anna Swick
Day one of the Republican National Convention is underway in Cleveland, Ohio and things got off to a boisterous start. According to national media reports, anti-Donald Trump delegates broke out in...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Tears
Many tears have been shed since Mom began her decline. It’s been a tough adjustment for all of us close to her. It’s been especially difficult for Dad. He’s lost his best friend and lifelong...
View ArticleI think we’re failing…
John 15:12-13, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” I think we’re failing… Failing to love each other...
View ArticleThe GOP Convention – Through the Eyes of Anna Swick
Guest Reporting for Now Habersham, Anna Swick is on site at the GOP Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Join in each day as we experience the convention Through the Eyes of Anna Swick… Now Habersham...
View ArticlePiedmont tabs Texas Native Morgan Fancher as Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
Piedmont College Head Women’s Soccer Coach Stephen Andrew has announced the hiring of Morgan Fancher, a former NCAA Division I standout at Appalachian State, as Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. Fancher...
View ArticleDriver cited after tractor trailer overturns in Tallulah Falls
An overturned tractor trailer caused early afternoon traffic delays in Tallulah Falls Tuesday. The Georgia State Patrol and state Motor Carrier Compliance Division responded to the scene on US 441/GA...
View ArticleLady Raiders Volleyball Poised for Big Run in 2016
For the fourth time in six years under coach Lindsay Herrin, the Lady Raiders volleyball program is in a different region. Herrin and the girls love the way the new region 8-AAAAAA worked out, putting...
View ArticleHabersham GOP Chair find’s party unity in Cleveland
Carl Blackburn says party is unifying around Trump. Calls Melania’s speech “genuine.” Habersham County GOP Chairman Carl Blackburn may not have voted for Trump in the primaries but says he will come...
View ArticleRuthie Louise Brown
Ruthie Louise Brown, age 60 of Sautee, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon. An online guest register is available and may...
View ArticleInvest in People
Her little hand slips perfectly into mine. She no longer wants to be carried but longs to walk freely of restraint – something I am not yet comfortable allowing her to do. I love swinging arms. She...
View ArticleMerkerson Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Truett
Head coach Tron Griffin and Director of Athletics Dr. Stacy Hall announced Wednesday that Chandler Merkerson was named Assistant Coach of the women’s basketball program at Truett McConnell. Merkerson...
View ArticleFRESH & LOCAL at the Clarkesville Farmers Market, July 23
The tomato connoisseurs out there are in for a treat with a variety to choose from this week at CFM. New summer melons are expected to be ready for market day, too, plus local favorites like non-GMO...
View ArticleStrangers or angels met in life’s journey
When you have lived into what we might call the autumn of life, do you look back and marvel at the friends, helpers or angels who stepped into your life just when you needed one? Perhaps if you are...
View ArticleGBI: Child exploitation arrests on the rise
Task Force formed in response to increasing number of children, teenagers and predators using the internet. (Decatur, GA) – The number of arrests resulting from investigations conducted and...
View ArticleAlleged meth trafficker nabbed in traffic stop
A Murphy, North Carolina man suspected of running a multi-county drug ring is in jail after being nabbed during a traffic stop in White County. According to the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement...
View ArticleMother cat recovering after being found with kittens zip-tied to her leg
Authorities in White County are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty in which a mother cat was found with her three kittens zip-tied to her back right leg. According to wrwh.com, the...
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