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Early Morning Residential Fire Contained Through Multi-Agency Response
White County Fire Services responded to a residential structure fire shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 28, in the 100 block of Gus Abernathy Road in the Sautee community. White County 911 Communications received the initial call at 12:00AM, reporting an RV on fire approximately 10 feet from a residence. While firefighters were responding, dispatchers continued to receive updates from the caller indicating the fire had spread to nearby trees and eventually to a two-story
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3 days ago1 min read
Clarkesville School of Dance Opens Registration for 2026-2027 Season: Inspiring Dancers of All Ages to Find Their Joy
The music begins, the lights come up, and a dancer takes the stage. But at Clarkesville School of Dance, the journey is about much more than learning steps. It is about confidence, creativity, friendships, and discovering the best version of yourself. Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 dance year at Clarkesville School of Dance, and students of all ages are invited to be part of a studio where passion and purpose come together. Owned by Francie Keene, a former Broadwa
nora840
Jul 244 min read
First Presbyterian Church Invites Community to Free Back-to-School Festival Saturday
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville is inviting families to celebrate with a fun-filled Back-to-School Festival this Saturday, July 25. The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature something for the entire family, including free backpacks, food, a live DJ, face painting, a bouncy house, games, and more. School supplies, headphones, and water bottles will also be available. There is n
nora840
Jul 242 min read
Piedmont University Celebrates 114 Graduates During Summer Commencement
More than 100 students celebrated a major academic milestone Friday as Piedmont University conferred degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on July 17. The ceremony, held at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on Piedmont’s Demorest campus, recognized 114 graduates completing undergraduate and advanced degree programs. Sixteen students received undergraduate degrees, including three who became the first generation in their families to earn a college degree. Another 98 st
nora840
Jul 201 min read
Habersham Commissioners to Consider UDO, Zoning Map and Property Tax Relief Sales Tax
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will consider several significant measures Monday evening, including the county's proposed Unified Development Ordinance and zoning map and agreements necessary to move forward with a proposed one-percent sales tax aimed at reducing property taxes. The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, in the Jury Assembly Room of the Habersham County Courthouse at 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville. Under old business, commissioners
nora840
Jul 172 min read
Florida sheriff’s office seeks murder suspect with connections to the Habersham County/North Georgia area
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is sharing the following information at the request of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, as murder suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has been known to frequent the Habersham County and North Georgia area. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Isabelle Rose Johnson, 38, who is wanted for murder in connection with an ongoing investigation following the discovery of human remains buried in
nora840
Jul 162 min read
Tiger Drive-In to Host Free Community Movie Night Featuring I Can Only Imagine 2
An evening of faith, family, and community is coming to the Tiger Drive-In later this month as Seth Pitts at Duvall hosts a free Community Appreciation Event featuring the inspirational film I Can Only Imagine 2. The event will take place Saturday, July 18, at dusk at the Tiger Drive-In in Tiger, Georgia, and is open to the public at no cost. Organizers say the evening is designed to bring families, friends, and neighbors together for a night of encouragement, fellowship, and
nora840
Jul 142 min read
Clarkesville Takes No Action on Proposed Shared Services Agreement with Demorest
The City of Clarkesville elected not to take action on a proposed intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Demorest that would allow the two municipalities to share an employee, delaying a decision until the city's new manager has an opportunity to review the proposal. The City of Clarkesville met Monday, July 13 to discuss and vote on the matter. The agreement, which was approved by the Demorest City Council during its July 9 meeting, was expected to receive simila
nora840
Jul 141 min read
Demorest City Council Supports FLOST Proposal, Approves New Mobile App for Residents
The Demorest City Council took action on several initiatives aimed at improving city services and planning for the future during a special called joint work session and regular meeting held Thursday, July 9. The meeting, which was moved from its traditional Tuesday schedule to accommodate scheduling conflicts, included action on a proposed countywide property tax relief measure, a new mobile engagement platform for residents, and discussions on several infrastructure projects
nora840
Jul 142 min read
Cornelia City Commission Approves FLOST Resolution, Storage Expansion During July Meeting
The Cornelia City Commission approved several measures affecting the city's future during its Tuesday, July 7 meeting, including support for a countywide sales tax referendum designed to provide property tax relief and the expansion of a commercial development along Level Grove Road. Mayor Pro Tem Janice Griggs presided over the meeting in Mayor John Borrow's absence. One of the evening's most significant actions was the unanimous approval of a resolution authorizing Mayor Jo
nora840
Jul 92 min read
Red, White, and Tunes Returns to Clarkesville for an Evening of Music, Community and Summer Fun
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
nora840
Jul 81 min read
250 Years Later: We celebrate America
This Fourth of July feels different. Perhaps it's because we aren't simply celebrating another Independence Day. This year, our nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence—a quarter of a millennium since a handful of ordinary men did something extraordinary. They signed a document that changed the world. They weren't perfect people. History tells us they disagreed and argued. Their lives were in danger for such acts were treason. And, they worr
nora840
Jul 43 min read
Early Morning Residential Fire Contained Through Multi-Agency Response
White County Fire Services responded to a residential structure fire shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 28, in the 100 block of Gus Abernathy Road in the Sautee community. White County 911 Communications received the initial call at 12:00AM, reporting an RV on fire approximately 10 feet from a residence. While firefighters were responding, dispatchers continued to receive updates from the caller indicating the fire had spread to nearby trees and eventually to a two-story
nora840
3 days ago1 min read
Clarkesville School of Dance Opens Registration for 2026-2027 Season: Inspiring Dancers of All Ages to Find Their Joy
The music begins, the lights come up, and a dancer takes the stage. But at Clarkesville School of Dance, the journey is about much more than learning steps. It is about confidence, creativity, friendships, and discovering the best version of yourself. Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 dance year at Clarkesville School of Dance, and students of all ages are invited to be part of a studio where passion and purpose come together. Owned by Francie Keene, a former Broadwa
nora840
Jul 244 min read
First Presbyterian Church Invites Community to Free Back-to-School Festival Saturday
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville is inviting families to celebrate with a fun-filled Back-to-School Festival this Saturday, July 25. The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature something for the entire family, including free backpacks, food, a live DJ, face painting, a bouncy house, games, and more. School supplies, headphones, and water bottles will also be available. There is n
nora840
Jul 242 min read
Piedmont University Celebrates 114 Graduates During Summer Commencement
More than 100 students celebrated a major academic milestone Friday as Piedmont University conferred degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on July 17. The ceremony, held at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on Piedmont’s Demorest campus, recognized 114 graduates completing undergraduate and advanced degree programs. Sixteen students received undergraduate degrees, including three who became the first generation in their families to earn a college degree. Another 98 st
nora840
Jul 201 min read
Habersham Commissioners to Consider UDO, Zoning Map and Property Tax Relief Sales Tax
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will consider several significant measures Monday evening, including the county's proposed Unified Development Ordinance and zoning map and agreements necessary to move forward with a proposed one-percent sales tax aimed at reducing property taxes. The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, in the Jury Assembly Room of the Habersham County Courthouse at 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville. Under old business, commissioners
nora840
Jul 172 min read
Florida sheriff’s office seeks murder suspect with connections to the Habersham County/North Georgia area
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is sharing the following information at the request of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, as murder suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has been known to frequent the Habersham County and North Georgia area. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Isabelle Rose Johnson, 38, who is wanted for murder in connection with an ongoing investigation following the discovery of human remains buried in
nora840
Jul 162 min read
Tiger Drive-In to Host Free Community Movie Night Featuring I Can Only Imagine 2
An evening of faith, family, and community is coming to the Tiger Drive-In later this month as Seth Pitts at Duvall hosts a free Community Appreciation Event featuring the inspirational film I Can Only Imagine 2. The event will take place Saturday, July 18, at dusk at the Tiger Drive-In in Tiger, Georgia, and is open to the public at no cost. Organizers say the evening is designed to bring families, friends, and neighbors together for a night of encouragement, fellowship, and
nora840
Jul 142 min read
Clarkesville Takes No Action on Proposed Shared Services Agreement with Demorest
The City of Clarkesville elected not to take action on a proposed intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Demorest that would allow the two municipalities to share an employee, delaying a decision until the city's new manager has an opportunity to review the proposal. The City of Clarkesville met Monday, July 13 to discuss and vote on the matter. The agreement, which was approved by the Demorest City Council during its July 9 meeting, was expected to receive simila
nora840
Jul 141 min read
Demorest City Council Supports FLOST Proposal, Approves New Mobile App for Residents
The Demorest City Council took action on several initiatives aimed at improving city services and planning for the future during a special called joint work session and regular meeting held Thursday, July 9. The meeting, which was moved from its traditional Tuesday schedule to accommodate scheduling conflicts, included action on a proposed countywide property tax relief measure, a new mobile engagement platform for residents, and discussions on several infrastructure projects
nora840
Jul 142 min read
Cornelia City Commission Approves FLOST Resolution, Storage Expansion During July Meeting
The Cornelia City Commission approved several measures affecting the city's future during its Tuesday, July 7 meeting, including support for a countywide sales tax referendum designed to provide property tax relief and the expansion of a commercial development along Level Grove Road. Mayor Pro Tem Janice Griggs presided over the meeting in Mayor John Borrow's absence. One of the evening's most significant actions was the unanimous approval of a resolution authorizing Mayor Jo
nora840
Jul 92 min read
Red, White, and Tunes Returns to Clarkesville for an Evening of Music, Community and Summer Fun
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
nora840
Jul 81 min read
250 Years Later: We celebrate America
This Fourth of July feels different. Perhaps it's because we aren't simply celebrating another Independence Day. This year, our nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence—a quarter of a millennium since a handful of ordinary men did something extraordinary. They signed a document that changed the world. They weren't perfect people. History tells us they disagreed and argued. Their lives were in danger for such acts were treason. And, they worr
nora840
Jul 43 min read
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