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Habersham County to Host Open House on Proposed Unified Development Ordinance

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CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County officials will host a public open house later this month to give residents an opportunity to review and learn...
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Happy 100th Birthday, Big Red Apple

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CORNELIA, Ga. — One hundred years ago today, thousands of people gathered in Cornelia to witness the unveiling of a monument unlike any other. At...

Cornelia Tables Mini-Storage Proposal Amid Concerns About City’s Gateway

CORNELIA, Ga. — A proposal to expand a mini-storage development near the Cornelia city limits was tabled Monday night after city officials raised concerns...

Danny McClellon Sworn In as Habersham County Commissioner

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Danny McClellon officially began his service on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners after being sworn into office Wednesday. County officials announced...

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

DEMOREST, Ga. — This year, the Grand Marshal of Demorest's Glorious Fourth of July Parade honors an organization that has spent more than 90...

Stereo Superstar Selected as Headliner for Demorest’s Fourth of July Celebration

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...

Recent Obituaries

Martha Louise Mann

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Martha Louise Mann, age 86, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. She was born in Danielsville, Georgia to the late John...
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Dennis Edward Longwith

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Dennis Edward Longwith, age 81, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mr. Longwith was born on June 15, 1944 in Tennessee...
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William Harold Cash

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William Harold Cash, age 81 of Homer, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 02, 2026. Born in Commerce, Georgia on...
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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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