Downed tree causes power outage in Demorest
Power has been restored to the Demorest area following an outage that lasted several hours. Georgia Power says the outage was caused by a...
Habersham County completes election audit
It took seven years and a lawsuit but Habersham County voters are now finally where they belong, according to officials. Commission chair Victor Anderson says...
Hundreds turn out to ‘light up the night’ and take a stand against bullying
Organizers didn't know what to expect. They weren't disappointed.
The first ever event sponsored by the newly-formed Heart of Habersham Project drew around 200 people...
Tanker truck driver says he swerved to avoid hitting deer
Traffic is flowing freely again on Highway 365 in south Habersham after a section of the road was shut down for ten hours.
All four...
Cornelia sets public hearing dates on proposed tax increase
The City of Cornelia has tentatively adopted a millage rate that will require a property tax increase for 2018.
The city issued a public notice...
Habersham County couple sought in connection with string of local burglaries
Police are asking for the public's help to locate a man and woman wanted in connection with a string of local burglaries.
30-year-old Brian Glueckert...
Cornelia, Demorest Police bring home state awards
Governor's Challenge Awards recognize contributions to highway safety
Two Habersham County police departments are again being recognized for their outstanding achievements in highway safety enforcement and...
HABCO commissioners to host T-SPLOST meetings
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will host a series of informational meetings about the upcoming T-SPLOST vote in November.
If approved, the proposed 1%...
Friday night festival takes aim at bullying
A newly-formed group in Habersham is taking aim at one of the biggest problems facing young people today - bullying.
The Heart of Habersham Project is...
Anderson: County “recognizes” and “supports” judge’s decision to hold new election
Habersham County's leading elected official says he and his fellow commissioners support a court ruling ordering a new primary election in Georgia House District...
Federal Court permits use of electronic voting machines in November
Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Amy Totenberg issued an order permitting the November mid-term elections to be conducted using Georgia’s current electronic voting system....
State DOT awards $6.4M contract for road resurfacing in Habersham
It should be a smoother ride on the open highway in north Habersham by the middle of next year. The State Department of Transportation has...