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Earl “Carl” Stancil

EARL “CARL” STANCIL, age 77, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 29, 2014, at Yonah Memorial Gardens.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.

Mountaintop worship in October

Spiritual highs – those moments in life when you feel closest to God – are often referred to as “mountaintop experiences.” You can experience them anywhere; it’s about your relationship with God not your location.  Still, where you are and what you are doing can greatly contribute to those wondrous moments of spiritual clarity.

This land is your land, this land is my land

Enjoy free access to public lands and volunteer opportunities on National Public Lands Day this Saturday.

Wilma Inez Kelley

WILMA INEZ KELLEY, age 93 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Thursday September 25, 2014 following an extended illness.

HABCO Sheriff’s Dept. honored

Habersham County Sheriff's Capt. Robin Krockum, right, receives the 2013-2014 Governor's Challenge Award from Governor's Office of Highway Safety Law Enforcement Services Director Powell Harrelson.

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Department is receiving state-wide recognition for its achievements in highway safety enforcement and education. The department was awarded 2nd place in it’s size category during the annual Governor’s Challenge Awards banquet this week in Macon.

Ouida Kimbrell Hardy

OUIDA KIMBRELL HARDY, age 89, of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at her residence.

Taste of Clarkesville map

This map includes vendor names and locations for the 5th Annual Taste of Clarkesville to be held in downtown Clarkesville, Georgia, on Saturday, September 27, from Noon-3 p.m.  Come taste our southern charm.  Hope to see you there!

TOC map
Vendor map for 5th Annual Taste of Clarkesville.

Capture Clarkesville contest

While thousands are milling about the Clarkesville Square this Saturday enjoying a taste of the city, shutterbugs will be walking around trying to capture the action…and ambience.

Taste of Clarkesville Saturday

Sample some of the best food and beverages Habersham County has to offer during the 5th Annual Taste of Clarkesville. This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 27 from Noon-3 p.m. on the square in downtown Clarkesville.

Schools celebrate achievement

Cornelia and Level Grove Elementary Schools in Habersham County are celebrating a major achievement.  Both were recently named Title I Reward Schools for High Progress.

Lady Lions Lose to Covenant

Demorest, GA – The Piedmont College Lady Lions were unable to match Covenant College in Wednesday night’s USA South home opener inside Cave Arena as the visiting Scots took a 3-0 decision. The Lady Lions (10-4, 2-1 USA South) dropped their first conference match and first match at home this season.

Stormy Petrels beat Lions

Atlanta, GA – The Piedmont College men’s soccer team was able to take a first half lead in Tuesday’s matchup at Oglethorpe University only to see the Stormy Petrels storm back with two goals in the final 30 minutes to overtake the visiting Lions 2-1 in Atlanta. Piedmont (5-3) had several chances late to equalize but a pair of Lions could not get their shots through the stingy OU defense as the Stormy Petrels (5-4-1) claimed their first win at home this season while Piedmont dropped to 1-3 in true away contests in 2014.