Today Habersham News is proud to launch Honoring Veterans Week, a special series dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the brave men and women of Habersham County who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Instead of limiting recognition to Veterans Day alone, we are sharing veteran stories and tributes all week long, highlighting their service, sacrifices, and continued impact on our community.
Across Habersham County—from Clarkesville to Baldwin, from Demorest to Cornelia—veterans have played a defining role in shaping the character of our towns. They have served in every branch of the military, in conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the globe. Many returned home to continue serving—becoming teachers, business owners, firefighters, public servants, church leaders, mentors, and cherished neighbors.
“Veterans deserve to be honored more than one day a year,” said Habersham News publisher Peter Madruga. “Their service didn’t stop when they came home, and our appreciation shouldn’t stop after a single holiday on the calendar. We want this community to know their names, their stories, and the lives they’ve lived in service to others.”
Throughout the week, Habersham News will feature:
- Local veteran highlight articles
- Photographs and submitted family tributes
- Historical features on Habersham County servicemembers
- Opportunities for the community to honor veterans publicly
We invite the public to take part in this week-long celebration. If you have a veteran in your family—or a friend, neighbor, or loved one you’d like to honor—please share a photo and their name on the Habersham News Facebook page. Your submissions will help us create a meaningful display of appreciation that reflects the heart of our community and the pride we have in those who served.
Residents can also visit habershamhistory.org/veterans, where Habersham History maintains its Virtual Wall of Honor, a growing collection of local veteran profiles that preserves their legacy for generations to come.
Habersham is a county with deep roots of service and sacrifice—and this week is about telling those stories with the dignity and gratitude they deserve.
To all veterans: we thank you. We honor you. We remember your service—not just today, but always.
To share a veteran’s story or for more information, message us on Facebook or email news@habersham.news.
