ATLANTA - At this morning's Eggs and Issues event, Gov. Brian Kemp announced his plans to allocate funds for every Georgia public school, citing safety measures and an anti-gang task force within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Kemp...
Kemp Addresses Public School Safety, Anti-Gang Taskforce
Local And State Officials Welcome Kemp, Thank Deal
ATLANTA - Shortly after Brian Kemp was sworn in to the office of Governor for the state of Georgia yesterday afternoon, many local and state officials took to social media to congratulate Kemp on this step, and would go on to thank outgoing Governor Nathan...
Hall Named Chairman Of County Commission
CLARKESVILLE - The first item on the agenda for last night's Habersham County Board of Commissioners meeting was to elect the Chairman and Vice Chair for the commission. Natalie Crawford motioned right away to nominate District 1's Stay Hall. ...
Deal Thanks Georgia, Congratualtes Kemp
ATLANTA - Moments before the Brian Kemp was to be sworn in as the new Governor of the state of Georgia, outgoing Governor, Nathan Deal, took a moment to thank those he served in Georgia, wish Kemp luck, and thank those that helped him, "make Georgia an...
Rep. Collins Introduces Legislation To Ensure Broadband Accountability And Oversight
WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 427, the Connect America Fund (CAF) Accountability Act of 2019.
“For years, Northeast Georgians have consistently struggled...
City Of Cornelia Approves Urban Redevelopment Plan
CORNELIA - At Tuesday night’s Cornelia City Commission meeting, the main point of discussion was the newly proposed Urban Redevelopment Plan, with a stated goal of providing the exciting opportunity for enhanced livability, economic opportunity,...
[VIDEO] Senator David Perdue On Securing The Border
WASHINGTON - Sen. David Perdue was on Bloomberg TV yesterday morning discussing the border security. In a tweet, Perdue says, "We have a national security crisis on the southern border. Even President Obama called it out. It’s time for people...
Resurfacing Project On State Route 15/US 441 Starts Today
HOMER, GA- Starting today a section of State Route 15/US 441 will be reduced to one lane for resurfacing.
This 9.83 mile-long project begins at English Rd. in Banks County and continues to the Habersham County line.
Weekday...
Rep. Dog Collins Requests Update From U.S. Attorney On Investigation Of DOJ And FBI actions
WASHINGTON—Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and House Oversight and Reform Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney John W. Huber requesting an update on his investigation of...
Senator David Perdue Continues Push For Constitutional Term Limits
ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) continues push for a Constitutional Amendment to impose term limits on Members of Congress.
“We need more citizen legislators, not career politicians. The rise of career...
“We need more citizen legislators, not career politicians. The rise of career...
Rogers Backs Plan For Veteran Proceed Lottery
CLARKESVILLE - Representative Terry Rogers says he’s open to the recommendations of a Senate study committee that wants a new lottery game to send proceeds to assist military veterans in Georgia, this according to WGAU. A State Senate press...
NGTC Recognizes Employees With Outstanding Years of Service
North Georgia Technical College President, Dr. Mark Ivester, recently presented employee service awards recognizing those who have given distinguished years of service to NGTC and the Technical College System of Georgia.
Five-year...
Habersham's Most Wanted Arrested In NC
FRANKLIN - One of Habersham County's Most Wanted was arrested Saturday morning during a routine traffic stop conducted by the Macon County Sheriff's department. Christopher Wikstrom, wanted in Habersham County for Fraud and Home Invasion...
[VIDEO] Rep. Doug Collins On Democrat Efforts To Impeach President Trump
WASHINGTON - As a House Judiciary Committee ranking member, Representative Doug Collins finds himself defending the POTUS from what he describes as, "ridiculous," on day 1 of the 116th Congress. Collins states that the Democrats of Congress have...
Habersham County Sheriff's Department To Hold Gun Safety Course
CLARKESVILLE - The Habersham County Sheriff's office has announced a firearms safety course that will be held next month. According to a Facebook event post from the official Habersham Co. Sheriff Joey Terrell Facebook page, the event will...
January 4th Flood Watch
CLARKESVILLE - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall late tonight through Friday combined with already saturated soils and elevated water levels will likely lead to flooding of area streams and mainstem rivers. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches, isolated...
[VIDEO] Gov-elect Kemp, Street Grace, And More Host Stop Traffick Event
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Attorney General Chris Carr, Governor-elect Brian Kemp, Street Grace, members of the Georgia General Assembly and other partners today joined to shine a light on domestic minor sex trafficking in Georgia by hosting the Stop Traffick...
Jury Duty Instructions For 1/3
CLARKESVILLE - The Habersham County official website has indicated that all jurors summoned for tomorrow will need to show up. "For all jurors summoned to report on January 3, 2019, you will need to report. Please arrive at the new courthouse no...
Hazardous Weather Outlook
CLARKESVILLE - The National Weather Service has placed Habersham County under a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the next three days, stating that, "widespread rain will develop across the region late Wednesday into early Thursday as a frontal system moves...
Flood Watch & Wind Advisory Issued
CLARKESVILLE - The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Habersham County, lasting through tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 PM. NWS states that, "between intense low pressure in the middle of the country and a ridge of high pressure...
Rep. Doug Collins Speaks On Border Security
WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement concerning safety at America’s southern border.
“Every parent’s heart shudders when we learn of the deaths of seven- and eight-year-old children....
Senator David Perdue: This Is The Second Schumer Shutdown This Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) recently spoke on the U.S. Senate floor about the second Schumer Shutdown and ongoing negotiations to fully fund the federal government, including critical funding for border protection and disaster...
Gasaway Files Lawsuit, Banks County Sheriff Responds
ATLANTA - On Wednesday, Fox 5 Atlanta first broke the story of Dan Gasaway being back in court, asking a judge to once again throw out the results of an election he lost by two votes. Gasaway told Fox 5 that, "we are just focused on the fact that...
Georgia Senators Vote Yes On Prison Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators David Perdue and Johnny Isakson both vote for what Perdue calls ‘the improved’ version of the First Step Act. Perdue worked with the Trump Administration and bill sponsors to secure several major...
[VIDEO] Sen. Isakson Pays Tribute To Georgia Governor Nathan Deal
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., delivered remarks yesterday, December 18, 2018 on the Senate floor to pay tribute to departing Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, who will be leaving at the end of his term.
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No Change After HD 28 Recount
ATLANTA - Yesterday, Georgia Secretary of State Robyn Crittenden directed the superintendents of Habersham, Stephens, and Banks Counties to recount all of the ballots cast in Georgia House District 28 contest held on December 4, 2018 as requested...
Habersham County Government Announces Holiday Closings
CLARKESVILLE - All County Offices, excluding the Landfill, will be closed Monday December 24, 2018 for the Christmas Holiday. The Landfill will close at 12 noon on Monday December 24, 2018.
All County Offices, including the Landfill, will...
All County Offices, including the Landfill, will...
Georgia Attorney General: Beware of Phone Scams During the Holiday Season
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Carr is urging consumers to be on guard this Holiday Season and...
Full Consent Agenda Passes, Short Term Rental Tax Tabled
CLARKESVILLE - Concerned citizens spoke out in opposition yesterday to a proposed amendment to the Habersham County Code of Ordinances Chapter 58 Taxation, Article III that would place short term rentals (AirBNB, VRBO, etc.) in the same category...
House District 28 Recount To Take Place Tomorrow
ATLANTA – On Friday, Georgia Secretary of State Robyn A. Crittenden certified the election results of the December 4, 2018 General Election Runoff and State House District 28 Special Republican Primary. In accordance with state law and judicial orders,...
ARDEO Finds $20,000 Of Drugs, Cash, and Gun
Baldwin - Two weeks removed from a major sweep of White County, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office has made an arrest in another investigation. On Wednesday December 12th, 2018, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, the Department...
Georgia Senators Tout Work On 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, secured numerous provisions important to Georgia in the final negotiations of the 2018 Farm Bill.
“Getting a good Farm Bill...
Rogers Named As Floor Leader
(Atlanta, GA) – Today, Governor-elect Brian Kemp named his House and Senate Floor leaders who will champion legislation that puts hardworking Georgians first. Kemp also announced his Director and Deputy Director of...
Senator David Perdue Announces Support For Improved First Step Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) announces his support for the improved version of the First Step Act:
“The First Step Act is a bipartisan solution that will improve our criminal justice system...
Erwin's First Statement After HD 28 Win
In his first public comments since winning the House District 28 seat by only two votes, Chris Erwin states that it's time to, "put campaign politics behind us and work together to do what’s best for our District." In a race that many believe...
Chris Erwin Wins House District 28 Redo By 2 Votes
CLARKESVILLE - Habersham County Commissioner Stacy Hall broke the news today that Chris Erwin has won the House District 28 seat by just [two] votes. After election night, the race was too close to call as Erwin led by 3, with many outstanding and...
Senator David Perdue Acts To Relieve Regulatory Burdens On Farmers, Business Owners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), member of the Senate Banking Committee, is taking action to relieve financial regulatory burdens and extra costs that are passed down to small business owners, farmers, and consumers.
After...
Jack Moody Receives Governors Award for Outstanding Contribution to Profession
Jack Moody, the former Director for Habersham County Emergency Medical Services, received the Governors Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession yesterday. "During the 28 years that Jack served as EMS Director, Habersham EMS not...
[VIDEO] Sen. Isakson Pays Tribute To President George H.W. Bush
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. delivered remarks on the Senate floor to pay tribute to his good friend and former president of the United States George H.W. Bush, who passed away on November 30, 2018.
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Rep. Doug Collins Joins Hill TV To Discuss First Step Act
WASHINGTON - Incoming House Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Doug Collins (GA-09) discussed the current effort to improve the criminal justice system through the FIRST STEP Act, which has passed the House and is being considered in the...
Trudy Crunkleton Named New Clarkesville Mainstreet Director
CLARKESVILLE - The City Manager of Clarkesville, Georgia is pleased to announce that the City has chosen Trudy Crunkleton to fill the position of Main Street Director. Trudy is a native of Tiger, Georgia and earned a bachelor’s degree from...
Brad Raffensperger Wins Georgia Secretary of State
ATLANTA - In the Georgia Secretary of State runoff election, Republican Brad Raffensperger has defeated Democrat John Barrow. Both candidates failed to receive the required majority vote for this seat in the November 6th General Mid-Term Election. ...
Chris Erwin Leads House District 28 Redo (UPDATED)
With 100% of the precincts in Habersham, Banks, and Stephens counties reporting, challenger Chris Erwin is leading Incumbent Dan Gasaway for the House District 28 seat by just 3 votes. In the end, Erwin received 3,516 votes to Gasaway's 3,513. Elections...
December Clarkesville City Council Recap
CLARKESVILLE - The Clarkesville City Council met last night for the monthly meeting, with the bulk of the meeting being a discussion about growth and planning. After Clarkesville Zoning Administrator Caleb Gaines gave his monthly reports, City...
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Remembering George H. W. Bush
George Bush, the 41st president of the United States and the father of the 43rd, died on Friday night at his home in Houston. He was 94. In the announcement from his son, and 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush says, "Jeb,...
Two Arrested In Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office Search
CLEVELAND - On November 30, 2018, the White County Sheriff’s Office, the Cleveland Police Department, the Department of Community Supervision, the Department of Corrections K-9 and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office search a total...
First Lady Deal Completes 1,000th School Visit
OAKWOOD - First Lady Sandra Deal was today joined by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs to visit The Academy Child Development Center in Oakwood, marking Mrs. Deal’s 1,000th school...
Tallulah Falls School Registrar Honored For 25 Years Of Service
TALLULAH FALLS - Irene Gray,
registrar at Tallulah Falls School, was recognized recently for serving students
for 25 years.
Gray, also a
TFS alum, came to work at her alma mater in 1994, serving in the admissions
department...
Rep. Doug Collins, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Small Businesses Restructure Debt
WASHINGTON – Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Tom Marino (R-Penn.) and David Cicilline (D-R.I.) andSenate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)...
Rep. Doug Collins’ Phair Pricing Act in New Drug Pricing Rule
WASHINGTON—This week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released...
VIDEO: Trump Cancels G20 Meeting With Putin
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he will no longer be meeting with Vladimir Putin amid the despute between Russia and Ukraine.
....in Argentina with...
SEC Championship Preview
SEC Championship Preview:
The #4 Ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs (11-1) find themselves as a 13 point underdog to the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-0) in Saturday’s match up for the SEC Championship.
With the winner being almost...
Facebook Activity Leads To Arrest In Habersham County
CLARKESVILLE - A local man has been arrested on a parole warrant that was issued by the Habersham County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Joey Terrell states that Josh Collins is under investigation for what what was described as "inappropriate activities...
Korean Battery Manufacturer To Create More Than 2,000 Jobs In Jackson County
ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that SK innovation, a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles, is estimated to create more than 2,000 jobs and invest $1.67 billion in a new manufacturing plant in Jackson...
Rep. Doug Collins Talks About Democrats' Plans to Investigate President
WASHINGTON - Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) discussed the plans House Democrats are considering for investigating President Trump and his administration in the new Congress on Fox News yesterday. When addressing Elijah Cumming's (D-Md.) statements...
President Trump and Gov. Elect Kemp Endorse Brad Raffensperger
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump tweeted out his endorsement of Republican Secretary of State candidate, Brad Raffensperger on Monday. Trump’s endorsement states that Raffensperger is, “tough on Crime and Borders, Loves our Military...
Rep. Doug Collins Discusses Mueller Investigation
GAINESVILLE - Judiciary Committee member Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) explains the importance of former FBI Director James Comey's forthcoming deposition with the House Judiciary Committee.
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Early Voting Underway In State Runnoffs
CLARKESVILLE - Early voting starts today for the two statewide runoffs. For the elections of Secretary of State between Brad Raffensberger (R) and John Barrow (D), and for Public Service Commissioner between Chuck Eaton (I) (R) and...
Alto Woman Facing Life Sentence In Gang Takedown
SAVANNAH, GA - An Alto woman has been indicted in what is being described as, “one of the largest takedowns of Ghost Face Gangsters to date,” by Attorney General Chris Carr. Meagan M. James, a/k/a “Meagan M. Cooke,” “Amanda Gail...
Boil Water Advisory in Baldwin
City of Baldwin
Public Advisory
BOIL WATER NOTICE
Due to a water main Break in the 1400 block of B.C. Grant rd. and the Loss of Required Pressure, City of Baldwin Water Customers in the B.C. Grant Rd. area from Charlie Davis Rd. to...
BOIL WATER NOTICE
Due to a water main Break in the 1400 block of B.C. Grant rd. and the Loss of Required Pressure, City of Baldwin Water Customers in the B.C. Grant Rd. area from Charlie Davis Rd. to...
Habersham EMC Announces $2.5 Million Rate Decrease
CLARKESVILLE, GA - Habersham EMC's Board of Directors has approved a rate decrease for its members by reducing the Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) factor for the remainder of 2018. This reduction will benefit almost every Habersham EMC (HEMC)...
AG Carr Encourages Consumers to Spend Wisely and Protect Themselves this Holiday Season
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is providing the following tips for holiday shoppers.
“The way we are making holiday purchases is changing with more sales being made and processed on our phones, tablets...
Rep. Doug Collins Praises President Trump's Leadership On First Step Act
WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's endorsement of H.R. 5682, the FIRST STEP Act, and its forthcoming Senate amendment.
“Today marks a huge step forward...
Habersham Board Of Education Makes Changes To Three Policies
CLARKESVILLE - The Habersham County Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of three policy changes Monday night. With no public objection over the past two months, the board moved forward with the vote, with all present members voting...
Habersham Community Theater To Receive Upgrade
A dozen Georgia theaters and one in Alabama are receiving nearly $480,000 in grants from the Fox Theatre Institute. Of those receiving the grant, Habersham Community Theatre in Clarkesville will receive $48,400 for a project that includes the stabilization...
Veterans Day Discounts
Local Discounts:
- Chick-Fil-A in Cornelia - Veteran Appreciation Night on Monday night. Free meal from 5-8 pm from select menu
- The Bed Shoppe - An additional 10% off our already low sale prices
- Dairy...
Kemp Steps Down As SOS
ATLANTA - On the morning of November 8, 2018, Secretary of State Brian Kemp tendered his resignation – effective at 11:59 AM today...
Collins Statement on Democrat Plan to Weaponize Judiciary
WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement
regarding Rep. Jerrold Nadler's (D-N.Y.) plan to weaponize the Judiciary
Committee against President Donald Trump and his administration.
“America is a nation of...
“America is a nation of...
Multi-family Development Approved in Cornelia
Collins Retains in the 9th
Rep. Doug Collins was able to hold on to his seat as the representative for the U.S. House in Georgia's 9th congressional district on Tuesday night. In an election that many viewed as a sure thing, Collins' opponent, Josh McCall was...
Local Midterm Election Results 2018
Local County Elections:
T-SPLOST - NO 7,829 (53.96%)
Spirit Alcohol by the drink - YES 9,385 (63.04%)
Spirit Alcohol by the drink Sunday - YES 8,338 (55.93%)
Clarkesville:
City Council Post 2 - Roxie...
Clarkesville:
City Council Post 2 - Roxie...
City of Clarkesville Alcohol Permits Renewed
The Clarkesville City Council met last night, and new business consisted of unanimous votes in favor for the approval of the 2018 Property tax due date resolution; the renewal of alcohol licenses for Copper Pot, Hawg Wild, Harvest Habersham,...
Tallulah Falls Teacher Recognized For 50+ Years
Tallulah Falls School math teacher Linda Harris was honored at the Georgia Independent School Association annual conference on Nov. 5 for 50-plus years of dedicated service to students.
Shown, TFS President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy delivers...
Shown, TFS President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy delivers...
Georgia's Business Climate Ranked #1 in US
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s business climate has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for the sixth consecutive year by Site Selection, a leading economic development trade publication. According to Site Selection, Georgia is the first...
Over 10,000 Voted Early in Habersham
Leading up to Election Day voting, over 43.5% of registered Habersham County voters have already cast their ballots. In a press release issued Friday night, Election Supervisor/Chief Registrar, Laurel Ellison states that 5,583 voters voted...