Happening in Habersham

RunHab Running Group Encourages Community to Get Outside and Move This Spring

With spring arriving across Habersham County, longer days and warmer temperatures are the perfect invitation to step outside, breathe some fresh air, and get...

Georgia Declares Level 1 Drought; Alto Urges Water Conservation Measures

Residents in the Town of Alto are being asked to take immediate steps to conserve water following a statewide drought declaration issued by the...

Road Closure Set for April 28 Between Demorest City Hall and Hazel Avenue

A section of roadway in Demorest will be closed Tuesday morning as crews conduct scheduled tree removal. According to a public notice from the City...

Early Voting Begins in Habersham County Ahead of May 19 Election

Early voting is now underway in Habersham County, giving residents the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on May 19, 2026. According...

Cornelia Music Fest to Feature Mark Wills in Free Concert May 16

Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of live music as the City of Cornelia hosts its upcoming Cornelia Music Fest, highlighted...

Books With A’Peal to Host Live Online Sales This Week

After closing its doors earlier this year following 36 years in business, Books With A’Peal is giving the community one more opportunity to browse...

Tallulah Falls Boys Soccer Claims Fourth Straight Region Title With Dominant Win

The region championship will once again run through Tallulah Falls. The No. 6-ranked Tallulah Falls School boys soccer team delivered a commanding performance Friday night,...

7 Brew in Cornelia Rising Quickly, Opening Expected Soon

Construction on the new 7 Brew Coffee location in Cornelia is moving at a remarkable pace, with visible progress taking shape almost daily at...

Recent Obituaries

Sally Amos Cougill

Sally Amos Cougill, age 83, of Anderson, South Carolina passed away on Friday, April, 24, 2026. Mrs. Cougill was born on September 11, 1942 in...

Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr.

Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr., age 78, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family...

John Andrew Bossolt

John Andrew Bossolt, age 84, of Clarkesville, Georgia formerly of Morganton, Georgia and Ormand Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Mr. Bossolt...

Irene Church Carpenter

Irene Church Carpenter, age 90, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026, following an extended illness. Born...

Carole Kay West Lonergan

Carole Kay West Lonergan, RN, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born on December 21, 1948, in Alton, Illinois, she...

Carol Lynn Morris

Carol Lynn Morris, age 74, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Mrs. Morris will be laid to rest at the Powder...