Dogs of Summer Pet Pageant returns to Habersham, raising funds for animal shelter
by Put Westminster out of your mind. Hollywood is forgotten. Under the broad skies of Habersham County, rather than in bright spotlights or glossy magazines, the …
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‘These are our Habersham legends’: County honors combat-wounded veterans
For a standing-room-only Purple Heart Day ceremony on Thursday, August 7, locals flocked to the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cornelia. Under the direction of …
Senior Center needs volunteers to support meals on wheels, transportation
Seniors depend on the Habersham County Senior Center every day for social support and basic necessities. Leaders say that finding enough volunteers to meet the …
Athens mayor and commission to discuss clawing back $5 million from nonprofits
On Tuesday, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission will debate whether to reclaim roughly $5 million in awards from the COVID era that have already …
Habersham commission narrowly adopts millage rate
On Monday, the Habersham County commissioners adopted the 2025 county millage rate by a vote of 3 to 2. The general fund, hospital bond, and …
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Lavonia
A shooting in Lavonia that injured a person is being looked at by the GBI. After a day-long manhunt following the event, police arrested two …
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing his brother at Northeast Georgia area motel
After reportedly murdering his brother and running away into the woods close to a Royston motel, a guy was taken into custody on Wednesday. Around …
Clarkesville Police remind drivers of traffic shift, increased enforcement
The Clarkesville Police Department has announced increased enforcement in school zones and a new traffic pattern for Lockwood Street. In Clarkesville, Lockwood roadway, which runs …
Local Athenians advocate against short term rentals at Mayor and Commission meeting
The public objected to a number of land rezoning proposals that were presented to the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission Tuesday night in order to …
Cleveland DDA to assist with funding for Whitehall Commons and Manor renovations
The owner of Cleveland’s workforce and affordable housing complexes, Whitehall Commons and Whitehall Manor, has requested assistance from the Cleveland Downtown Development Authority in securing …