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Books With A’Peal to Host Live Online Sales This Week

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After closing its doors earlier this year following 36 years in business, Books With A’Peal is giving the community one more opportunity to browse...
Sports

Tallulah Falls Boys Soccer Claims Fourth Straight Region Title With Dominant Win

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The region championship will once again run through Tallulah Falls. The No. 6-ranked Tallulah Falls School boys soccer team delivered a commanding performance Friday night,...

Habersham News – Obits

7 Brew in Cornelia Rising Quickly, Opening Expected Soon

Construction on the new 7 Brew Coffee location in Cornelia is moving at a remarkable pace, with visible progress taking shape almost daily at...

Brenau Cheer Wins Third Straight National Title, Local Talent Plays Key Role

The Brenau University competitive cheerleading team has once again proven it belongs among the nation’s elite. The Golden Tigers captured their third consecutive national championship...

Today in History: Alto Tuberculosis Sanatorium Became State Youth Facility in 1953

Seventy-three years ago, a major transition was underway in Habersham County—one that reflected changing medical science, shifting public policy, and a new chapter for...

“Lease-to-Own Now!” Banner at Cornelia Big Lots Sparks Questions — But Store Isn’t Closing

Shoppers in Cornelia may have noticed a new banner hanging over the familiar Big Lots sign — “Lease-to-Own Now!” — prompting some concern that...

GBI Arrests Mount Airy Man on Child Exploitation Charges

A man from Mount Airy, Georgia has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to...

Recent Obituaries

Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr.

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Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr., age 78, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family...
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John Andrew Bossolt

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John Andrew Bossolt, age 84, of Clarkesville, Georgia formerly of Morganton, Georgia and Ormand Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Mr. Bossolt...
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Irene Church Carpenter

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Irene Church Carpenter, age 90, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026, following an extended illness. Born...
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Carole Kay West Lonergan

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Carole Kay West Lonergan, RN, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born on December 21, 1948, in Alton, Illinois, she...
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Carol Lynn Morris

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Carol Lynn Morris, age 74, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Mrs. Morris will be laid to rest at the Powder...
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Laverne Griffin McClure

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Laverne Griffin McClure, age 85, of Lula, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born on April 11, 1941, in Asheville, North Carolina, she was...
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