Local educator finishes in top 5 of Live’s Holiday Sweater Contest
The Grinch delivered some extra green to one local educator this Christmas courtesy of a national television talk show.
Former Habersham Middle School Assistant Principal...
Elderly woman escapes house fire after falling asleep with lit cigarette
A lit cigarette caused a house fire in Alto that forced an elderly woman from her home. Fortunately, the woman, who told officials she...
Package alcohol sales could begin in Baldwin as early as next year
Old-timers remember the days when Mt. Airy was about the only place in Habersham where you could buy alcohol legally.
Times have changed.
Alcohol sales in...
Vehicle registration and title services unavailable Dec. 30-Jan. 4
Car tag and titling services will be unavailable in Georgia over the New Year's holiday due to upgrades to the state's Driver Record and Integrated...
Christmas will be brighter for some White County children
Christmas for some less fortunate children in the area will be brighter this year thanks to the “Shop With A Cop” event coordinated by...
Tips to prevent holiday fire hazards
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King urges Georgians to exercise caution while decorating this holiday season. If not handled appropriately, Christmas...
Santa comes early for local families in need
Hundreds of low-income families in Habersham got a helping hand to make Christmas special this year for their children.
The Habersham Kiwanis' Toys for Kids...
Cornelia woman returns to Habersham to face meth trafficking charge
A Cornelia woman has been moved from the Hall County jail to Habersham to face a drug trafficking charge.
The Habersham County Sheriff's Office took...
Baldwin joins low-income water assistance program
Baldwin is the latest city in Habersham to offer assistance to low-income residents struggling to pay their water bills.
The city council on Monday voted...
Hatchett again named Senate Floor Leader by Gov. Kemp
District 50 State Senator Bo Hatchett has again been tapped by Gov. Brian Kemp to serve as one of his Senate Floor Leaders.
Hatchett, who...
Ty Akins sworn-in as Habersham County’s District 5 Commissioner
Clarkesville business owner Ty Akins was sworn-in Wednesday morning as Habersham County’s District 5 Commissioner.
Probate Judge Pam Wooley conducted the ceremony at the Habersham...
Baldwin gives final approval to 132-acre land annexation
The Baldwin City Council gave its final approval Monday to a major annexation on the south end of Habersham County. The council unanimously approved the...