Walking in the Rain
The other day I took my walking buddy Ferdinand, a black mix of every kind of dog possible, to the Greenway for laps. He loves it probably as much as I do or for the learned response that once we are...
View ArticleBirdell Blalock Wade
Birdell Blalock Wade, age 90 of Alto passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Born in Habersham County on May 28, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Albert Buren and Mahala Nix Blalock. Mrs. Wade...
View ArticleMildred Marie Kinsey Trotter
Mildred Marie Kinsey Trotter, age 96 of Clarkesville, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. Born in Habersham County on March 9, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Charles Lacey and Ethel Mae Stroud...
View ArticleLady Raiders Drop Pair of Hard-Fought Games
It wasn’t the outcome Habersham Central wanted, dropping two games by a combined three runs on Saturday, but the Lady Raiders held their own against two of the state’s top programs. Habersham took on...
View ArticleDemorest DDA to meet Tuesday
Demorest’s Downtown Development Authority is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 30th. The panel is scheduled to discuss a lease agreement for property at 579 Georgia Street. The agenda also calls for...
View ArticlePiedmont ranked nationally for ‘Bang for the Buck’
After looking at 1,406 public and private colleges and universities across the country, Washington Monthly magazine has named Piedmont College among the institutions offering the “Best Bang for the...
View ArticleAuthorities return to scene of Sunday bomb scare; destroy “suspicious” items
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and GBI Bomb Squad today returned to the scene of a Sunday night bomb scare in Demorest. In a press release, HCSO Lt. Matthew Wurtz says officers responded to a...
View ArticleMondays with Mom: Hours
The evenings are the hardest. Mom’s tired, even though she may have rested throughout the day. When my children were little, we called the hours between 5 PM – 7PM the “witching hours.” We were all...
View ArticleHelen Hope Knight Evans
Helen Hope Knight Evans, 98, of Clarkesville, formerly of Pawleys Island and Greenville, SC died Monday, August 29, 2016 after a long period of declining health. Born in Chanute, Kansas on June 30,...
View ArticleThe Reality of Heartache
Even now as I type these words to you, my heart is heavy with pain. It happens to us all – those moments when someone or some situation crushes our heart and leaves us painfully trying to process what...
View ArticleLocal Cross Country Programs Enter 2016 Ranked Among the State’s Best
Many of the local programs in Northeast Georgia are known for their success on the trails, as is evident by Ga Milesplit’s preseason rankings. Class 4A White Co Boys #8 – The Warriors ended their 2015...
View ArticleDaily Scripture
Psalm 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” The post Daily Scripture appeared first on Now Habersham. Original article: Daily Scripture.
View ArticleFinding Perfect Peace
Philippians 4:7, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” As a pastor I have seen people at their best and I’ve seen people at...
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Food drive at this Friday’s Raiders/Warriors game
This Friday night Habersham and White County residents will have an opportunity to help feed hungry children in our communities. The Food 2 Kids and Back Pack Buddies programs are co-sponsoring a...
View ArticleCosta Scores Hat Trick in Bears’ 4-3 Win Over Brewton-Parker
Joao Costa scored three straight goals and Jonathan Salgado added a fourth as the Truett McConnell men’s soccer team got past Brewton-Parker Saturday afternoon, 4-3. After falling behind 2-0 early,...
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Webb, Cook Named BLITZ Co-Players of the Week
It’s not necessarily a surprise as to how well some of the Lady Raiders are playing in 2016. Both Janie Beth Webb and Paige Cook are leading Habersham on the diamond with stunning seasons to date. It...
View ArticleThe moments that count
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalm 5:11 My sweet daughter-in-law...
View ArticleDaily Scripture
“Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy...
View ArticleHabersham Medical Center recognized for quality stroke care
(Demorest, GA) ― Habersham Medical Center received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target:...
View ArticleFRESH & LOCAL at the Clarkesville Farmers Market, September 3
Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend from everyone at the market! Conveniently located near downtown Clarkesville, the Clarkesville Farmers Market is a 100% chemical free outdoor market (which...
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