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Clarkesville man charged with child molestation

Habersham County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Clarkesville man Friday and charged him with child molestation. 54-year-old Keith Bernad Jones is accused of molesting a girl...

Keskin named HCHS and Habersham County STAR Student

Ege Keskin, a senior at Habersham Central High School and the school’s STAR Student, was named Habersham County’s STAR Student by the Chamber of...

Family Resource Center of NE Georgia celebrates 5 years of service

For the past five years, the Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia has provided life-transforming services to families in Northeast Georgia. To celebrate the...

Jennifer and Richard Stein’s legacy to Habersham

Jennifer and Richard (Rich) Stein have moved from Habersham for their jobs. But, their legacies in Habersham County continue on. Rich Stein was a deputy...

Area health departments adjust after J & J vaccine use paused

Public health departments in Northeast Georgia are reworking their plans for off-site vaccination events after a federal panel this week paused using the Johnson...

Inmate faces additional charges for assaulting jail officer

An inmate from Braselton remains in the Hall County Jail without bond, facing additional charges for recently assaulting a jail officer. Deputies obtained arrest warrants...

TFS launches partnership with Foxfire

A partnership between Tallulah Falls School and the Foxfire organization will bring students closer to regional history. Students at both the upper and middle schools...

Habersham Public Health Department to hold COVID vaccine clinic Saturday

The Habersham County Public Health Department will hold a COVID vaccination clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at the...

Sautee-Nachoochee couple gets fast response on logjam issue near Helen

(Helen)- Action by a Sautee-Nachoochee couple may have prevented a much bigger problem, and possibly a dangerous situation, at a bridge south of Helen. Suzy...

Georgia pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine after rare blood clots

(GA Recorder) – Georgia will temporarily stop administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following federal recommendations after six recipients nationwide reported a rare...

TFS announces 2021 STAR Student and Teacher

Tallulah Falls School has announced the 2021 STAR Student and Teacher for Tallulah Falls School. They are senior Pengyue “Peter” Wang and history teacher...

Demorest mayor sues Piedmont president, trustees for alleged conspiracy

Demorest Mayor Rick Austin is suing the top leadership of Piedmont University for alleged conspiracy. Austin claims Piedmont president Dr. James Mellichamp and members of...