Happening in Habersham

Elections

Early Voting Begins Tuesday in Habersham County: Candidates, Ballot Questions and Where to Vote

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HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Early voting for the November 3 general election begins Tuesday, October 13, giving Habersham County residents three weeks to cast...
Business

Habersham News Reaches 5,000 Facebook Followers Ahead of First Anniversary

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HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham News has reached a milestone worth celebrating: 5,000 Facebook followers, less than a year after launching on October 14,...

TFS Lady Indians Win Pickens and Grinnin Invitational

The TFS Lady Indians placed first among 18 schools Friday night at the Pickens and Grinnin Invitational in Jasper.

Standard Telephone’s Story Comes to Life in New Podcast Series

The people and memories behind Standard Telephone Company take center stage in a new three-part Hey Habersham podcast series exploring how the company helped...

Flood Watch Issued for Habersham County as Heavy Rain Threatens Northeast Georgia This Weekend

CORNELIA, Ga. — Habersham County and much of Northeast Georgia are under a Flood Watch beginning Saturday morning and continuing through 2 p.m. Sunday,...

Tallulah Falls Volleyball Lands Three All-Region Selections

Tallulah Falls volleyball players Shelby Whisnant, Corinne Swinton and Stella Bowman earned GIAA Region 4-AAA All-Region honors.

Alto Council to Discuss Property Advertisement, Elected Officials’ Compensation

The Alto Town Council’s Oct. 13 agenda includes an executive session, town property advertising and a proposed elected officials’ compensation policy amendment.

Piedmont Theatre Opens Mainstage Season With ‘The Addams Family Musical’

Piedmont University Theatre Department will stage “The Addams Family Musical” Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at the Swanson Center Mainstage Theater in Demorest.
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Hey Habersham Podcast

Discover the people and stories behind Standard Telephone Company in Part 1 of our three-part podcast series.

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Recent Obituaries

Brad Roberts

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Brad Roberts, 52, died Oct. 4. Graveside services are scheduled for Oct. 12 at Hills Crossing Baptist Church Cemetery.
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William Max Strickland

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Max Strickland, age 83, of Cornelia, Georgia. Bill passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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Sara Kay Massey

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Sara Kay Massey, age 85, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, generosity, and a lifetime of precious memories that wil...
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Paula Haynes Hudgins

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Mrs. Paula Haynes Hudgins, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in Gainesville, Georgia. She was born to the late Telford and Elizabeth Wilbanks on November 3, 1938 in Demorest, Georgia.
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Arthur Gene Lee

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Arthur Gene Lee, 90, of Clayton, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. A celebration of life will be held Friday, Oct. 9, at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
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Robert Edward Howard

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Edward "Bob" Howard, age 87, of Demorest, Georgia. Mr. Howard passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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