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Alto readies for big ‘Spring Fling’ party on Saturday

Alto’s Spring Fling Parade and Festival starts at 11 am Saturday, June 6 at Town Hall at 162 S. Grant Street.  “There will be vendors...

Habersham gas pumps inspected for credit card “skimmers”

The state is checking gas pumps in Habersham County and the rest of Georgia for electronic devices designed to steal your credit card information. State...

Baldwin ordinance to spark fireworks sales

Baldwin City Council is moving quickly on a new ordinance to regulate the sale and use of fireworks within the city limits. A new Georgia...

Prepare for traffic change near Cleveland Bypass

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists in White County of a traffic shift on US 129 Connector at...

Arnold White joins NGTC Student Affairs team

The Student Affairs staff at North Georgia Technical College are welcoming the newest NGTC team member, Arnold White. Mr. White is filling the role...

Rabun Beach safe for swimmers

Officials with the US Forestry Service tell Now Habersham that this week’s water tests at Lake Rabun showed a return to normal “safe” levels...

Demorest raises tap fees, tables sewer vote

During the regular meeting of the City of Demorest Council, members voted to increase the tap fees in the City of Demorest. The previous...

North Georgia Technical College loses president temporarily

Dr. Gail Thaxton will leave North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in July to become interim President of Athens Technical College (ATC). The move is temporary...

Habersham Meth supply “greatly reduced” by Monday bust

Buying Methamphetamine in Habersham County should be a little more difficult after a raid on a house on Pelican Drive just south of Cleveland. David Hawkins was...

Rail company raises rent on Cornelia’s iconic depot

City of Cornelia taxpayers will pay 71% more per year in rent to hold on to their iconic train depot. City Council members this week...

Piedmont honors civil rights pioneer Lonnie C. King Jr.

Piedmont College provided the following report to Now Habersham - For the second year in a row, the Southeast Conference United Church of Christ will...

CertusBank Cornelia faces uncertain future

CertusBank, with a branch on Level Grove Road in Cornelia, is selling off its assets and plans to close its doors this fall. There is,...