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Demorest Woman’s Club Named Grand Marshal of Glorious Fourth Parade

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DEMOREST, Ga. — This year, the Grand Marshal of Demorest's Glorious Fourth of July Parade honors an organization that has spent more than 90...
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Stereo Superstar Selected as Headliner for Demorest’s Fourth of July Celebration

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DEMOREST, Ga. — The City of Demorest has selected Stereo Superstar as the musical headliner for its annual Fourth of July celebration. The selection was...

Ga. 197 North Closed Following Injury Wreck

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A portion of Ga. 197 North was temporarily closed Monday evening following a wreck involving injuries. According to the Habersham County...

Pinnacle Bank Customers Will See New Name Beginning June 15

CORNELIA, Ga. — Customers of Pinnacle Bank in Cornelia will soon see a new name on the building as the bank completes its transition...

Cornelia Awarded $20,000 for Community Arts and Culture Projects

CORNELIA, Ga. — The City of Cornelia has been selected as one of five Georgia communities to participate in the Red Clay Creative Cohort,...

Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera Coming to Cornelia

CORNELIA, Ga. — Georgia Institute of Technology President Ángel Cabrera will make a stop in Cornelia next month as part of his annual President's...

Mini-Storage Proposal, Amphitheater Naming Rights Headline Cornelia City Commission Agenda

CORNELIA, Ga. — The Cornelia City Commission will consider a proposed mini-storage development, zoning ordinance amendments, amphitheater naming rights, and several board appointments during...

Demorest Council to Consider Housing, Zoning Changes at June 2 Meeting

DEMOREST, Ga. — The Demorest City Council will tackle a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday evening that includes a proposed multifamily residential development, zoning ordinance amendments,...

Recent Obituaries

Orville Glenn “Buddy” Whitaker

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Orville Glenn “Buddy” Whitaker, age 74 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born in Hendersonville,...
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Guynell Lawrence Ansley

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Guynell Lawrence Ansley, age 86 of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026.Born in Banks County,...
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Julia Poole McConnell

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Julia Poole McConnell, age 90 of Commerce, Georgia and formerly of Habersham County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24,...
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Tony Lee Franklin Fowler

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Tony Lee Franklin Fowler, age 76, of Baldwin, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, following...
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Lennel Thomas Nickell

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Lennel Thomas Nickell, 85, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2026, at 1:36 p.m....
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Obeta Wilson Davis

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Graveside services for Obeta Wilson Davis, age 99 of Clarkesville, will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Old Nacoochee...
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