Kemp puts the brakes on Georgia gas tax
Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 304 into law Friday, which will temporarily suspend gas taxes in Georgia among soaring prices.
"Today, I signed HB 304...
2-car crash in Cornelia sends 3 people to the hospital
Habersham EMS transported three people to the hospital following a wreck Friday afternoon in Cornelia. It happened around noon at the intersection of US...
Anderson calls on Department of Labor to stop garnishing tax refunds
State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) is calling on the Georgia Department of Labor to stop garnishing the tax refunds of individuals who have ongoing...
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 74th local home
On a warm, sunny March afternoon, a group of community members gathered in prayer on an empty lot in Demorest. They prayed for blessings...
Habersham teacher wins Georgia Association for Gifted Children’s leadership award
The Georgia Association for Gifted Children has given their 2022 Leadership Award to Habersham County Schools Gifted Program Coordinator Martha Cantrell, Ph.D., for her...
I-85 Northbound Lanes near Braselton back open
BRASELTON - A section of I-85 North in Jackson County that was shut down earlier this week for emergency repairs is now back open.
The...
Community helps HCHS girls doll up for prom
Spring is an exciting time for Habersham Central High School's upperclassmen. For some, graduation is on the horizon, for others, it's looking forward to...
Legislative update: Many bills still pending at session’s halfway point
Editor’s Note: The following legislative update is from Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) who represents the 10th State House District of Georgia. The opinions in...
Kemp to sign bill suspending gas tax after Senate approval
Gov. Brian Kemp says he will quickly sign a bill suspending Georgia's fuel tax through May after the state Senate voted 55-0 on Thursday...
Missing Habersham County man found
Law enforcement says a Habersham County man who went missing several days ago has been found. Charles Ivester had been missing since at least...
May 24 primary election: what, and who are on the ballot?
With the May 24 primary election coming up, knowing what's on the ballot and building your voting plan are important. Read along to find...
Former UGA football player arrested for murder of Northeast Georgia store clerk
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office has arrested a former University of Georgia football player in the shooting death of a convenience store clerk nearly...