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Technology, Networking Lead to Safe Recovery of Missing Habersham County Girl

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A combination of modern technology and strong interagency relationships helped authorities safely recover a missing 12-year-old Habersham County girl last week, according to the...
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Clarkesville Council to Discuss Grants, Transit Planning During Work Session

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The Clarkesville City Council will hold a work session Tuesday evening with discussions planned on grant opportunities, transportation planning, budget amendments and ongoing city...

Baldwin City Council to Discuss 2027 Budget at Called Meeting Thursday

The Baldwin Mayor and City Council will hold a special called meeting Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. to discuss the city’s FY 2027...

Memorial Day Ceremony Set for Today at VFW Memorial Park

Habersham County residents are invited to honor the nation’s fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post...

Rain Delays, Then Celebration: Habersham Central Graduates Class of 2026

Dark clouds and heavy rain may have delayed the start of Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Habersham Central High School, but nothing could dampen...

7 Brew Nearing Opening in Cornelia

A new drive-thru coffee option is getting close to opening in Cornelia. Construction continues on the new 7 Brew location along U.S. Highway 441 near...

Habersham Central Cheerleader Crystal Delugach Signs With Berry College

Habersham Central High School senior Crystal Delugach officially signed with Berry College on Wednesday, surrounded by family, friends and Habersham Central cheerleading coach Claire...

Piedmont Lions Begin Super Regional Play Today After Dominant Postseason Run

The Piedmont University Lions baseball team begins Super Regional play today with a trip to the NCAA Division III World Series on the line. After...

Recent Obituaries

Martha Holtzclaw

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Martha Jacquelyn Greer Holtzclaw, fondly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully at her home in Habersham County on May 21, 2026, after valiantly battling...
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Wesley Scott Cooper, Sr.

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Wesley Scott Cooper, Sr., age 62, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born February 7, 1964, in Elkton, Maryland, he was a...
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Elaine Echols Popphan

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Elaine Echols Popphan, age 85, of Lula, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2026. Mrs. Popphan was born June...
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Jose Jesus Navarro Martinez

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Jose Jesus Navarro Martinez, age 95, of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Mr. Navarro Martinez was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,...
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James Ray “Hoss” Smith

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James Ray “Hoss” Smith, age 61 of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Toccoa,...
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Helen Maxine Crawford

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Helen Maxine Crawford, age 83 of Commerce, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born in Andrews, North...
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