Over 1,000 attend HEMC Annual Meeting
More than 1,100 members and guests attended Habersham EMC’s 84th Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 21, at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. Attendees enjoyed...
Dunkin’ Donuts opens in Clarkesville
A line of Dunkin' Donuts fans wrapped around the outside of the new shop in Clarkesville early Friday. Some waited for hours, eager to...
NGCF grant applications being accepted through Aug. 15
The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) is accepting applications for its 2022 Community Grant Cycle. Eligible organizations may submit an online application requesting from...
Cornelia celebrates Buck Snyder Day Saturday
The city of Cornelia has planned a big celebration in honor of Buck Snyder, the force behind the renovation of the town's historic train...
Stalemate over T-SPLOST could force county to scale back tax proposal
An intergovernment stalemate over Habersham County's proposed transportation special local option sales tax threatens to curtail county plans for the tax. Tallulah Falls has...
Cancer-fighting firefighter receives support from his buddies and the community
Garrett Reiser is a firefighter. It's a title you don't come by easily. It requires hours of vigorous training to get certified and nerves...
No injuries in early morning house fire in Lula
The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze in Lula. The fire destroyed a house in the 9300...
Gainesville man charged with murder in fentanyl overdose
A Gainesville man is in jail on a felony murder charge in connection with a fentanyl overdose death in Lumpkin County. Law enforcement charged...
VFL distributes 900 books to local students through summer reading program
Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County is celebrating the success of its summer reading program. During June and July, the local nonprofit gave more than...
Woman seriously injured in chicken house collapse
A woman in Demorest was seriously injured when a chicken house she and a man were demolishing collapsed on top of her.
At 12:16 p.m....
86-year-old Clayton woman dies in single-vehicle wreck
An elderly Rabun County woman died in a single-vehicle wreck Monday evening on Highway 28 northeast of Clayton.
The Georgia State Patrol says 86-year-old Lynn...
Deputy ‘loses’ gun, reports it to supervisor one week later, Habersham County records show
Habersham County's chief deputy says the sheriff's office is investigating the disappearance of a government-issued firearm. Deputy Dakota Nguyen reported his gun missing on...