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19-Year-Old Drowns at Panther Creek Falls

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HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A 19-year-old man from Jonesboro died Sunday afternoon after drowning at Panther Creek Falls in Habersham County, according to the...
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Habersham County Board of Education to Hold Work Session Thursday

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CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Education will hold a work session on Thursday, June 11, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will take...

A Surprise Ride for Grace Byers at the Big Red Apple Centennial

After weeks of keeping a secret, Jordan Byers and his wife surprised their daughter with a decorated golf cart for Cornelia's Big Red Apple...

All 100 Big Red Apple Centennial Souvenirs Claimed; Demand Sparks Waiting List

CORNELIA, Ga. — Habersham History's limited-edition Big Red Apple Centennial Souvenirs have officially been fully claimed. The nonprofit organization announced this week that all 100...

‘The Big Red Apple – A 100-Year Legacy’ Premieres to Full House at Cornelia Depot

CORNELIA, Ga. — Approximately 30 people packed the Cornelia Depot Saturday evening to watch the premiere of The Big Red Apple – A 100-Year...

Motocross Thrills, Wallenda Family Performers Headline 2026 Chattahoochee Mountain Fair

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Freestyle motocross riders, a member of the famous Wallenda family, a nationally known magician and an expanded midway are among the...

Habersham County to Host Open House on Proposed Unified Development Ordinance

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County officials will host a public open house later this month to give residents an opportunity to review and learn...

Happy 100th Birthday, Big Red Apple

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

Recent Obituaries

Julia Martínez de Álvarez

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Julia Martínez de Álvarez, de 64 años y residente de Baldwin, Georgia, falleció el sábado 6 de junio de 2026. Julia nació el 18 de...
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Sue Ellon Crowe Westmoreland

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Sue Ellon Crowe Westmoreland, age 81, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced...
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Linda Dianne Webb

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Linda Dianne Webb, age 77 of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 05, 2026. Born in Toccoa, Georgia on...
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John Edward “Jack” Jacobi, Jr.

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John Edward "Jack" Jacobi, Jr., age 88, of Marietta, Georgia formerly of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Mr. Jacobi was born...
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Mary Louise Trinks

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Mary Louise Trinks, age 83, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Private Services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the...
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Sharon Ann Kimbrell Segers

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Sharon Ann Kimbrell Segers, age 75 of Cornelia, Georgia took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 02, 2026. Born...
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