Clarkesville to consider new regulations on pet owners
There could be new restrictions on dog owners in Clarkesville in the coming months.
During a work session on Monday, September 16, city council members...
Boil water advisory issued for portion of Clarkesville
Clarkesville has lifted the boil water advisory issued Monday for customers on the south side of town.
The advisory was issued as a precaution for...
Pet euthanized after rabies exposure in Habersham Mills area
A pet has been euthanized after being exposed to rabies in the Habersham Mills area. Habersham County Environmental Health Director Marcus Hall confirms a...
Clarkesville approves balanced budget, lower taxes for 2025
Clarkesville City Council approved a $5.1 million budget and a lower millage rate for fiscal year 2025 at a regular meeting Monday.
The 2025 millage...
Clarkesville a step closer to proposed 80-home development with annexation, rezoning
An annexation and rezoning of 13.5 acres off Rocky Branch Road cleared Clarkesville’s City Council without objection after a public hearing Monday, potentially making...
Online groups differ over Habersham animal shelter
Two online groups have differing opinions about how to proceed with the construction of the new Habersham County Animal Shelter. One group wants to...
HabCo Commission will discuss animal shelter at work session Monday
The Habersham County Commission will discuss the animal control facility during its work session Monday. The discussion will be part of a SPLOST update...
Clarkesville Council to vote on Rocky Branch annexation/rezoning request
The Clarkesville City Council will hold public hearings Monday on the city's 2025 budget, millage rate, and a controversial annexation and rezoning request for...
Suspended Rabun sheriff to resign after pleading guilty to violating oath of office
Disgraced Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols is stepping down as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. On Friday, September 13, Nichols pled guilty...
Inaugural Latino Festival Sept. 14 in downtown Cornelia
It's the first of its kind in Habersham County, and it's happening Saturday in downtown Cornelia.
The city's inaugural Latino Festival will be held September...
Woodmen dedicate flagpole at Cornelia VFW
The Woodmen of the World dedicated a flagpole at the Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720 in Cornelia Wednesday morning, September 11. The dedication was...
Elderly man rescued after truck runs into creek
An elderly man was rescued from a vehicle Thursday night after his truck left the road and landed in a ravine with water off...