There are few things more enjoyable than a summer evening spent with family and friends in the park. The sounds of live music, children laughing, neighbors catching up, and fireworks filling the night sky are all part of what makes summertime in Habersham County so special. That's exactly what the City of Clarkesville hopes to capture during Red, White, and Tunes, a community celebration set for Saturday, July 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Sam Pitts Park. Residents are invited to

Habersham County is preparing to celebrate one of the most significant milestones in American history and is inviting the entire community to be part of the occasion. On Saturday, July 11, from noon until 4:30 p.m., the grounds of the Habersham County Courthouse at 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville will come alive with patriotic ceremonies, family activities, and opportunities to reflect on the nation's founding as part of the county's America 250 Celebration. The event co

The Clarkesville School of Dance will present its annual spring performance, “From Page to Stage,” with two shows scheduled for Saturday, May 9. Performances will take place at the Habersham Central High School Performing Arts Auditorium, with a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and an evening show at 7:30 p.m. Company members from the Clarkesville School of Dance will perform in both productions. The afternoon matinee will feature the school’s younger dancers, while the evening performan

Clarkesville First Methodist Church invites the community to join them for a meaningful and joy-filled Holy Week with a variety of services and family activities designed to celebrate the Easter season. Located at 1087 Washington Street in Clarkesville, the church will begin its Holy Week observances with a special children’s event on Saturday, March 28, called “Easter Egg-Scape.” The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and is open to families and children of

The community is invited to attend the Piedmont University String Orchestra’s spring concert on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Piedmont University Chapel. The 30-member string ensemble, made up of Piedmont University students, faculty, and community musicians, will perform a selection of Baroque works by composers including Gluck, Vivaldi, and Valentini. Heather Strachan, director of the Piedmont University String Orchestra, will conduct the performance and also

Nature lovers and curious hikers will have the opportunity to discover the edible plants growing in the wild during a special guided walk at Smithgall Woods State Park on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The program, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will be led by Dr. Hennigan, an avid forager and herbalist with decades of experience studying wild foods and natural plants. Participants will learn how to identify some of the edible plants that grow naturally in the area and g

Piedmont University will once again host one of its most heartwarming traditions when the Piedmont PAL (Piedmont Athletic Lions) Games return on March 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event brings together Piedmont students and elementary school children with special needs for a day filled with games, laughter, and meaningful connections. Now in its ninth year, the PAL Games began in 2015 and have become a cherished experience for both the university students who vol

By: Nora Almazan Community members are invited to take the plunge for a good cause at the 30th Annual Polar Bear Plunge & Winter Festival on Saturday, March 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lake Hartwell. The event raises funds and awareness for the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence. The annual tradition brings together brave participants willing to leap into the icy waters of Lake Hartwell, along with families and supporters who come to enjoy a full day of ent