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Hundreds of fans crowd Baxter Street to see Megan Moroney

At 10:15 on Friday, a long line of people stretched down Baxter Street in Athens. They were waiting for rising country star and UGA...

Predator: Badlands

Predator: Badlands is a fun, thrilling entry that brings the franchise closer to its gritty roots—even with a PG-13 rating. It’s never bloated, pretentious,...

First-ever Firefly Trail photo contest accepting submissions

ATHENS, Ga. — Firefly Trail Inc., the nonprofit that facilitates the construction of the planned 39-mile multi-use path, has opened a photo contest for...

Habersham Community Theater’s sweet Christmas play has a twist you won’t see coming

’Tis the season to be earnest, and the young cast at Habersham Community Theater leans into that spirit with a sincerity that feels both...

Faith in action: River Point Church’s record year for Operation Christmas Child

MT. AIRY, Ga. — What began 17 years ago with a humble goal of 128 shoeboxes has grown into a communitywide movement filling more...

Auroras light up North Georgia sky

North Georgia residents were treated to an unexpected celestial show Tuesday night as the Aurora Borealis made an appearance across the region. The colorful...

From Marine Corps MP to sheriff’s deputy: Matt Wurtz’s commitment to service

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. – For Lieutenant Matthew Wurtz of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations, the commitment to service is a lifelong mission,...

HABoween 2025: And the winners are…

It was another year of trends, creativity, and pure cuteness in Now Habersham’s annual #HABoween Costume Contest— and once again, our community did the...

The Candy Man of Clayton, Georgia

Evenings in downtown Clayton occasionally end earlier than families expect. Dinner wraps up just as the streetlights blink to life, yet most storefronts already...

Die My Love

Die My Love is based on the best-selling novel of the same title, and it's an exercise in showcasing two actors who are free...

Lavonia Police earn national leadership honor

LAVONIA, Ga. — The Lavonia Police Department has earned one of the nation’s top honors for law enforcement leadership, receiving the FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy...

First Citizens Bank grant supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier received a $15,000 Community Development Grant from First Citizens Bank to help maintain safe,...