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State Rep. Dan Gasaway touts Georgia budget bill

With Georgia's state tax revenue expected to exceed $21 billion next fiscal year, Rep. Dan Gasaway says Habersham County students will see improvements. More...

Fire victim in hospital fighting for her life

Dorothy Mull, far right, with her husband Randy and great-grandchildren just hours after fire destroyed their home outside of Clarkesville. She lost her home in...

Student snow makeup day scheduled March 13

Two weeks worth of snow days are catching up with Habersham County public school students. The previously planned teacher workday scheduled for Friday, March...

Georgia collects more taxes in February

Tax revenue for the State of Georgia rose 12.6 percent in February, thanks to increases in revenue from individual income, corporate and sales taxes. The...

Community-wide prayer vigil for shooting victims tonight

A community-wide prayer vigil will be held this evening, Saturday, March 7, to commemorate the lives of those lost in last week's shooting near...

The rural entrepreneur: North Georgia Outdoor Power

The past few years have been tough for many business owners, retailers in particular. Add to the downturn, two failed banks and the arrival...

Rep. Terry Rogers: Habersham hospital and schools benefit from new budget

Rep. Terry Rogers (R-Clarkesville) represents Georgia House District 1o. His district includes portions of Habersham and White Counties. Rogers is one of Gov. Nathan...

Wilkinson says Habersham County Schools not affected by “failing schools” law

Habersham County State Senator John Wilkinson says our local schools won't be among those targeted for improvement by a bill that will give state officials the...

St. Andre is Habersham’s Teacher of the Year

Demorest Elementary School Academic Coach Beth St. Andre is the Habersham County School System's Teacher of the Year. St. Andre received the surprise honor...

Legislative committee dilutes abuse victims’ bill

A bill designed to provide justice to the victims of “hidden” child predators passed out of the Georgia House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. Like...

Prayer & silence mark fire anniversary

On March 5, 2015, a small crowd gathered in downtown Clarkesville to commemorate the one year anniversary of the city's devastating fire. A small crowd...

Habersham County Schools on 2-Hour Delay

Habersham County Public Schools are operating on a two-hour delay for staff and students this morning, Friday, March 6, due to wintry weather and...