Bobby York is related to at least nine Revolutionary War patriots. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, July 3, 2026
By Samantha SinclairBobby York has nine reasons to be full of pride on the Fourth of July.He is related to nine men who served our country during the Revolutionary War.“All of these men are farmers, or blacksmiths,” York said.
Johnny Mize swings the bat as he plays for the Rochester Redwings. Many historic photos from Mize’s career are available to view in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum. (File)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
By Landen ToddBaseball fans don’t have to travel far to slide into a bit of the sport’s history.Piedmont University offers the Johnny Mize Museum to give a taste of the Baseball Hall of Famer.
Sean Mathis’ 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is the car that started it all at Miles Through Time Automotive Museum. His Pop, Truman Mathis, used to own the car that now is on display for everyone to see as part of the collection at the museum. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, June 26, 2026
By Callie CuevaEvery car in the Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has a story, but how the museum came to be may be the most interesting story of all. For founder Sean Mathis, the car museum isn’t a personal collection, but a community project.
Ivan Duran steers his car to the finish line to win the electric car race. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
By Samantha SinclairThe Clarkesville Kids Car Show brought about 300 kids out on Saturday to show off their rides and meet people in the community, including first responders.
Jake McGahee speaks to Troop 5 during his final Scoutmaster Minute at the May Court of Honor on May 5. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, June 19, 2026
By Samantha SinclairTypically, Jake McGahee uses his Scoutmaster Minute during the May Court of Honor to talk about the voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones.On May 5, he shared a different message. He was stepping down from leading Clarkesville’s Troop 5 as Scoutmaster.
The inside of the old Crow building in Cornelia is vast, and perhaps perfect for a wine tasting room that is currently planned for the building. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
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Fireworks explode high above the ballfield as firefighters and their families got front row seats to the show at Demorest’s Glorious Fourth of July last year. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
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Hurricane swimmer Brody Kastner in action during the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association State Qualifying Meet on Friday, June 26 at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Habersham Central rising senior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) makes a big time run during a scrimmage at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, June 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Raider soccer camper James Keane dribbles the ball during the Raider Soccer Academy Camp at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy on Friday, June 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)
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Emir Caner was Truett McConnell University’s president for 17 years. He separated from TMU in September 2025. (File)
Mayor Barrie Aycock's last Clarkesville City Council meeting was Dec. 8, 2025. Aycock was elected to the Clarkesville City Council in 2013, with her term starting in January 2014. She resigned in January 2016 to run for mayor in a special election, and began her term as mayor in March 2016.
