Habersham Schools will operate on 3-hour delay Monday
Habersham County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay Monday, February 8. School Superintendent Matthew Cooper released the following statement Sunday afternoon:
"The National Weather...
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Northeast Georgians delighted in the snow overnight Saturday into Sunday. Here are some of the photos we've received capturing the first significant snowfall in...
Snow blankets North Georgia but doesn’t linger
As the sun set Saturday, the snowfall began; before the sun rose Sunday, it was already melting.
Northeast Georgia's first snowstorm of the year didn't...
‘Love Local’ tic-tac-toe contest ends Feb. 26
Throughout the month of February, residents are encouraged to “show the love” to Habersham County businesses with the "Love Local” Tic-Tac-Toe Contest hosted by...
Tax filing begins February 12
If you think you will be getting money back from the IRS, or not, you should start working on your taxes now. The Internal...
Georgia’s new senators back incentive bill for Medicaid expansion
One of the biggest carrots in the 2010 Affordable Care Act was a promise that the federal government would pay 100 percent of the...
Agents bust up multi-million dollar meth conversion lab, arrest two
Local and federal agents dismantled a South Hall County methamphetamine conversion lab and arrested two men for trafficking the drug.
The Gainesville/Hall County Multi-Agency Narcotics...
Masks now required to ride public transit
If you plan on catching a ride on a Habersham County Transit bus, make sure you're wearing a mask. The county announced Friday it's...
John Preece’s second act
Filling the marquee of the Habersham Community Theater is an eye-catching image of the late actor John Preece. It shows Preece in character as...
Ga. House committee advances bill to set earlier ballot request deadline
A new state legislative committee focused on election changes passed a bill Thursday that will keep Georgia voters from requesting absentee ballots the week...
BOE discusses Raider Stadium seating, calendar, and out-of-county tuition
Thursday's Habersham Board of Education work session assessed plans for roof repairs on the Ninth Grade Academy, changes to Radier Stadium seating, out-of-county tuition,...
Will Georgia ease rules for visitors in long-term care facilities?
At first, Gail Manter thought the pandemic wouldn’t last long, and that she’d be able to see her husband, Tom, sooner rather than later.
But...