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GPB To Air Documentary On Habersham’s Own Johnny Mize Tonight

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A new documentary highlighting one of Habersham County’s most celebrated figures will air tonight on Georgia Public Broadcasting. “Stalking the Big Cat of Georgia,” a...
City News

Cornelia City Commission To Meet May 5 With Annexation, Park Fees, and Donations on Agenda

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The Cornelia City Commission will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, with a full agenda that...

Denim & Diamonds Gala Supports Circle of Hope’s Mission in Northeast Georgia

TOCCOA — Community members, local businesses, and advocates gathered Saturday evening at The Venue at Broken Bridge Farms for Circle of Hope’s 2nd annual...

Burgess Overcomes Injury, Earns Jimmy Williams Courage Award at Habersham Central

Senior football player Sawyer Burgess has been named the recipient of the Jimmy Williams Courage Award, an honor given annually to the Habersham Central...

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...

Recent Obituaries

Charles R. Kilby

Obituaries Habersham News - 0
Charles R. Kilby, age 86 of Lula, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026. Born in Rabun County on June 1, 1939, Mr. Kilby was the...
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Billie Adair Tidwell

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Billie Adair Tidwell, age 74 of Rabun County, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. A native of Tampa, Florida, she made her home...
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Warren Garland Shook

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Warren Garland Shook, age 59, of Oakwood, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born on March 20, 1967,...
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Thelma Mae Daniel Elrod

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Thelma Mae Daniel Elrod, 90, of Demorest, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Born in...
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Jimmy Omer Dill

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Jimmy Omer Dill, age 62, of Mount Airy, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on July 15, 1963, in Demorest, Georgia, Jimmy...
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Eleanor Dalton English

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Eleanor Dalton English, age 84, of Homer, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, following a...
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