Family that lost aunt, nephew in fatal wreck needs community’s support
A local family has been struck by tragedy after the deaths of two family members, an adult and a child, this past Friday in...
Harkness elected Demorest mayor; Akins and Hogan to runoff
Clarkesville businessman Ty Akins and local educator Jason Hogan will be in a runoff for the District 5 Habersham County Commission seat. Akins received...
Fowler, Hood, and Ruston win Helen commission race
On Wednesday, the City of Helen announced the results of its November 2 election. Three city commission seats were up for grabs.
Steve Fowler, Cliff Hood,...
Demorest approves by-the-drink alcohol tax
The City of Demorest instated a by-the-drink alcohol excise tax on beer, wine and distilled spirits at their Tuesday night meeting. The three percent...
Habersham’s VFL encourages reading during Family Literacy Month
November is Family Literacy Month, and Habersham's Volunteers for Literacy are encouraging families to partake in activities to encourage reading at home.
"One of my...
Wilson sworn in as Ward 1 commissioner
Jeff Wilson is now officially Cornelia's Ward 1 commissioner. Wilson was sworn in at the City of Cornelia Commission's Nov. 2 monthly meeting and...
McDonald, Mcclure win Cleveland City Council seats
In Tuesday’s voting in the Cleveland City Council election a total of 358 votes were cast.
In Ward 3, newcomer Jeremy McClure beat incumbent Kevin...
Habersham election day turnout larger than expected
After weeks of slow turnout for early voting, Habersham's busiest voting location, the Habersham North Precinct located at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, reported...
HR director who sued Habersham County officials has been fired
Habersham County Human Resources Director Vinitha Robinson has been terminated from her position without cause.
According to Habersham County Public Information Officer Carolyn Gibson and...
Empty Cornelia storefronts could become next Habersham South Voting Precinct
The old Cornelia Ingles, as well as other empty storefronts in the Habersham Shopping Center, could be candidates in becoming the next Habersham County...
Clarkesville millage rate rollback official
Clarkesville citizens won't need to worry about increased property taxes as the Clarkesville City Council unanimously voted to roll their millage back from 6.35...
It’s Election Day
It’s Election Day in Georgia. Voters state-wide are determining who holds office at the local level.
In Habersham County, polls are open until 7 p.m.,...