Christmas in the ‘sham
It's Christmas in the 'sham. It's been a busy build-up to today. There's been lots to see and do since the beginning of December....
Faith Christian holds book drive
Faith Christian Academy in Mt. Airy hosted a book drive for Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County as a monthly service project. Mrs. Macon...
ESL students awarded for achievement
Students in the VFL ESL program at First Baptist Church of Cornelia were awarded certificates marking their participation and progress in learning English. The...
Agri-Science Center opens
Habersham County's new Agri-Science Center is open for learning. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dec. 17 at the new facility located on the...
Vehicular homicide case may soon go to grand jury
The case against a Cornelia woman charged with vehicular homicide may soon be bound over to a Hall County Grand Jury.
Hall County District Attorney...
Soque Scenic Byway: Good intentions gone awry
Last night a friend asked me, "What is this scenic byway stuff all about?" I was struck by his question. As a journalist I've...
Clarkesville won’t pursue byway
The City of Clarkesville says it no longer will actively pursue efforts to designate a 46.9 mile stretch of road in Habersham County as...
Elections board focuses on “process improvement”
The Habersham County Board of Elections will focus on "process improvement" to shorten the long lines that plagued voters and poll workers in Clarkesville...
Car catches fire in Hwy. 365 wreck
Several people escaped injury following a multi-vehicle wreck and car fire on Highway 365 south of Level Grove Road. The accident happened around 8:30...
Clarkesville rebuilds
The City of Clarkesville is moving forward with efforts to rebuild after a fire in March that heavily damaged part of the town square.
During...
Mounting opposition to byway
Habersham County Commissioners may soon decide the fate of the proposed Soque Scenic Byway. They're expected to vote in February on whether to continue...
Prison guard charged with sexual assault
A former prison guard at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto is in jail charged with sexually assaulting an inmate.
Ann Marie Johnson of Alto...