Habersham keeps the H.E.A.T. on aggressive, impaired drivers
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Habersham County Sheriff's Office more than $20,000 for traffic enforcement. The sheriff's office says...
Rabun Gap dedicates Alexander Chudacoff Outdoor Classroom
Students, faculty, administrators, and supporters gathered Friday, October 16, for the official dedication of the Alexander Chudacoff Outdoor Classroom at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School.
The 1,000...
Battleground Georgia: Joe Biden to visit Atlanta, Warm Springs Tuesday
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is making campaign stops in Georgia one week before Election Day, hoping to capitalize on the state’s changing demographics...
Cleveland business that burned could be back in full operation in 18 months
The owners of a lumber supply company that burned last week in Cleveland hope to have the business fully operational within 18 months.
Fire destroyed...
Investigation remains open into Shane Justice’s death
Local authorities are still investigating the death of a homeless man whose remains were found last month near Pitts Park in Clarkesville. The Habersham...
Federal COVID aid program sending up to $55 million to Georgia child care
Georgia child care providers could soon receive $240 per child from CARES Act funding, federal aid meant to relieve financial pain caused by the...
Record-breaking voting continues in Georgia
Georgia continues to break early voting records.
According to the Georgia Secretary of State, more than 2.7 million ballots have been cast for November's election. That...
Gun sales up sharply in a time of uncertainty
Gun sales are soaring in Georgia this year, with background checks for buyers already far exceeding the total for all of last year.
The issuance...
HABoween: Local fall festivals and events
The pandemic will not put the kibosh on Halloween around Habersham this year. Local cities and businesses are still sponsoring their annual trick-or-treat events,...
How to stay safe while having fun this Halloween
There's a funny meme circulating the internet right now that pretty well sums up many peoples' attitudes. It starts out by asking, "Anyone else...
Dump truck driver charged with DUI in backward crash on Duncan Bridge Road
A Demorest man was injured and now faces numerous charges after backing up his dump truck into traffic and wrecking on GA-384/Duncan Bridge Road.
The...
Election officials pin Nov. 3 optimism on beefed-up poll worker recruiting
A record-smashing 1.5 million Georgians voted early at precincts at last count Thursday and another 872,000 cast absentee ballots by mail, both approaches encouraged...