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Local Transportation Projects Delayed

A $325,000 bridge preservation project in Habersham County has been put on hold. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced today it is delaying bids on...

Mama G’s Fire Blamed on Faulty Wiring

The fire that destroyed a popular Clayton restaurant has been ruled accidental. The State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire that destroyed Mama G's...

Accidents Injure Six in White County

Authorities are investigating two separate accidents in White County that injured six people. The first wreck occurred on Highway 115 near the Cottage House Restaurant...

Helen Candidates Answer Questions During Forum

Helen Commission candidates (l-r): Ronnie Helton, Donna K. Burk, Lee Landress, Cinnaiomon Spurlock, and Jeff Ash faced off on the issues during a candidate...

Habersham BOE Approves Strategic Waivers Contract

The Habersham County Board of Education is entering into a five year contract with the State Board of Education to become a Strategic Waivers School...

Special Ed Graduation Rate Soars

Habersham County's public school Special Education students are making significant strides in the classroom. School superintendent Matthew Cooper says state studies show their "graduation...

Cornelia City Park Closing for the Holidays

Cornelia City Park is closing for the holidays. The main part of the park, including the baseball field, tennis and basketball courts, will close October...

Scammers Targeting Habersham EMC Members

Beware of scammers. That's the word from Habersham Electric Membership Corporation in Clarkesville. The company recently issued a press release warning that some Habersham EMC...

Early Voting Continues

Municipal elections are just two weeks away and early voting is now underway for the races in Baldwin, Demorest and Tallulah Falls. Elections to...

Biz Buzz: rue21 Grand Opening

The wait is almost over. With Cato's already moved and open at its new location in Cornelia, rue21 is not far behind. Rue21 is one...

NGTC Foundation Receives HEMC Grant

Photo Front row (L to R): NGTC Acting President Dr. Mark Ivester, HEMC's Susan Baker, NGTC Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Michael Callahan, Trustee...

WCMS Named Breakout Middle School

(Cleveland)- White County Middle School was recently named as one of the state’s “Breakout Middle Schools” by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals. This...