Hay bales on Old Athens Highway sit in a field after recently being cut. Recent rain showers in the area have helped to bolster the growth of hay, while also causing some challenges to farmers. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Friday, August 14, 2026
By Hannah CaudellThe drought that began late last year may finally be coming to a close, though the Northeast Georgia region isn’t completely out of the woods yet.
Asher June Black and Ada Plum were excited to see they were in Davina Presley’s class when Plum entered the classroom on the first day at Level Grove Elementary. The girls chatted as they colored. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOn Aug. 7, Habersham County students shouldered backpacks and headed to class for their first day back to school.For many students and teachers alike, it was a day of firsts.
Alto Chief Financial Officer Lisa Turner discusses insurance numbers with council members during the town’s Tuesday night work session. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
by Hannah CaudellAlto’s Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize an update to the town’s total road mileage with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
Assistant Superintendent David Leenman speaks before the Board of Education Monday night to talk about the first day of school at the secondary level. During Thursday’s work session, Leenman presented quotes the school system received for a 500 Chromebook purchase. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Monday, August 10, 2026
By Hannah CaudellMany Habersham County students are about to get brand new Chromebooks.On Monday night, the Habersham County Board of Education voted unanimously to purchase 500 new Chromebooks through Princeton IT Services Inc.
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Friday, August 7, 2026
Students are returning for the first day of classes at Habersham County Schools today, Friday, Aug. 7. This week, schools held open houses where students and parents could meet the teachers, fill out important paperwork and learn more about the upcoming school year.
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Eagle Scout Adam Moore poses at the food donation box he rebuilt at Clarkesville First Methodist Church for his Eagle Scout project. (Submitted)
Chris Orr, left, and his daughter Abigail Orr, right, take a picture with former UGA quarterback Jake Fromm after Fromm’s youth football camp. (Submitted)
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Habersham Central harriers Jadyn Recor and Peter Grieving in action during the cross country practice at Raider Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 6. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Habersham Central sophomore running back Braiden Shook (0) runs during a football scrimmage between Habersham Central and Lumpkin County at Cottrell Field on Friday, Aug. 7. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Habersham Central outfielder Sydney McCalmon (23) slides in safely during the softball game between Habersham Central and Commerce at American Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5. (Landen Todd/Staff)
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Officer Matthew Cook speaks about his use of the Flock system as an employee of the Gainesville Police Department during a townhall-style meeting hosted by Citizens for a Free Lumpkin. (Keith Murden/CNI News Service)
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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.
