Happening in Habersham

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Clarkesville Area; Separate Notice Remains in Effect in Cornelia

Residents in parts of Clarkesville are no longer under a boil water advisory, while a separate and unrelated notice remains in effect in Cornelia. According...

Water Service Interrupted in Cornelia; Boil Water Notice Issued After Main Break

Residents in parts of Cornelia are experiencing a temporary water service interruption Friday following damage to a water main. According to a notice from the...

Baldwin City Council to Discuss Police Staffing, Budget Reallocation at May 5 Meeting

The Baldwin City Council will meet Tuesday, May 5, with a focused agenda that includes discussions on staffing and budget adjustments to support public...

Demorest Council to Weigh Apartment Development, Water Rate Changes at May 5 Meeting

The Demorest City Council will meet Tuesday, May 5, for both a work session and regular meeting, with a full agenda that includes a...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Clarkesville Subdivisions After Hydrant Replacement

Residents in parts of Clarkesville are being advised to boil their water following a temporary disruption to the water system caused by maintenance work...

North Georgia Technical College to Hold Spring Commencement Ceremony May 12

North Georgia Technical College to Hold Spring Commencement Ceremony May 12 North Georgia Technical College will celebrate its spring graduates with a commencement ceremony on...

Demorest Water Outage Expected Thursday During Hydrant Replacement

Residents in parts of Demorest may experience temporary water service disruptions Thursday morning as crews work to replace a fire hydrant. According to a notice...

Scam Alert: Fake “Court Enforcement” Notice Targeting Georgia Residents

A fraudulent notice designed to look like an official court document is circulating in Habersham County, and local officials are urging residents not to...

Recent Obituaries

Sally Amos Cougill

Sally Amos Cougill, age 83, of Anderson, South Carolina passed away on Friday, April, 24, 2026. Mrs. Cougill was born on September 11, 1942 in...

Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr.

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

John Andrew Bossolt

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...

Irene Church Carpenter

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...

Carole Kay West Lonergan

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...

Carol Lynn Morris

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...