Legislators plan a broad revamp of state’s powerful CON laws
Year after year, the Georgia General Assembly deals with proposals to revise the state’s health care regulatory rules.
It’s always a contentious process, often pitting...
Piedmont College to hold Commencement Dec. 15
Piedmont College will hold Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 15 in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center at the campus in Demorest.
President James...
Habersham EMC announces December rate decrease
Habersham EMC members are getting another break on their energy bills. The local cooperative says members will see a credit on their December bills due...
Federal offices, post office closed for national day of mourning
Federal offices are closed today, Wednesday, Dec. 5, in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. The country is observing a national day of mourning...
Raffensperger, Eaton win statewide runoffs
It was a Republican sweep in Georgia's statewide runoffs.
Republican Brad Raffensperger defeated Democrat John Barrow in the race for Secretary of State. District 3...
Crunkelton named Clarkesville Main Street Director
The City of Clarkesville has hired Trudy Crunkleton as its new Main Street Director. Clarkesville City Manager Barbara Kesler announced her hiring in a press...
Christmas in the Mountains parade won’t be rescheduled
There won't be a Christmas parade in Cleveland. Not this year. Organizers canceled the parade last Saturday due to the weather. Now they say, despite...
Demorest Council meeting location changed
The December 4 Demorest City Council meeting will be held at the Demorest Women's Club.
The meeting is being moved from its regular location due...
Tuesday last day to vote in state runoff and HD 28 rerun
It's been a long election year but it's almost over. On Tuesday, December 4, voters in Habersham will help decide two statewide offices and one...
Winter Weather: Are you prepared?
Winter Weather Preparedness Week starts Monday
ATLANTA – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is using Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Dec. 3-7, to...
Cleveland, Demorest cancel weekend Christmas celebrations due to weather
Even Santa couldn't escape Mother Nature's grasp this weekend.The Christmas in the Mountains parade that was scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. in Cleveland...
Collins to lead Republicans on House Judiciary Committee
(WASHINGTON) - —Today, House Republicans confirmed the nomination of Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) to lead Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee as its ranking...