The Northeast Georgian

Man killed, HCSO deputy on leave after Sunday shooting

A White County man is dead and a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy on paid leave after a traffic stop erupted in gunfire when the armed suspect refused to comply with authorities’ commands. The HCSO initially confirmed the deputy-involved...

Huge crowd expected for Aug. 21 solar eclipse

With an expected rush of traffic, and motels packed with visiting tourists, it’s best not to be in the dark about the pending total eclipse of the sun. The Aug. 21 total solar eclipse will span North America, with residents seeing a least a partial...

Kindergartners fuel up

Kindergartners at Hazel Grove Elementary School enjoy a well-balanced lunch prepared by Ann Yardley, nutrition manager, and Rhonda Gray, nutrition assistant, while they take a break from the classroom and enjoy time with friends Tuesday, Aug. 8, in...

BACK IN SESSION

Habersham County Schools are back in session, which means a new year for students and teachers alike to learn together and have fun together. In preparation for their new pupils and a year’s worth of new lessons, teachers remained hard at work in...

Sheriff: expect increased traffic first day of school

Authorities will be on their toes when it comes to keeping students safe the first day of school, as Habersham County School classrooms return to session Friday, Aug. 4. Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell said the Habersham County Sheriff’s...

3 charged in state flyover netting $50K in weed

A Clarkesville man remains at large, facing charges stemming from a recent flyover by the Georgia Governor’s Task Force/Drug Suppression unit. The flyover resulted in the arrests of two Habersham Countians, in addition to the seizure of marijuana...

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Submit photos from solar eclipse

In preparation for the Great American Eclipse Monday, Aug.

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The Northeast Georgian announces early closure day of eclipse

So that The Northeast Georgian staff can cover planned events associated with a once-in-a-lifetime event, our office will close early the afternoon of Monday, Aug.

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Man killed, HCSO deputy on leave after Sunday shooting

A White County man is dead and a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy on paid leave after a traffic stop erupted in gunfire when the armed suspect refused to comply with authorities’ commands

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Obituaries

Wallace L. ‘Wally’ Armstrong

Memorial services and burial for Wallace L. “Wally” Armstrong, 86, of Clarkesville, will take place in Great Falls, Montana. Arrangements there will be conducted by Croxford Funeral Home.

Sallie Lanier

The family of Sallie Lanier announces the passing, on Aug. 12, 2017, of their beloved daughter, sister and aunt.

Gene Pruitt

Graveside services for Gene Pruitt, 68, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, are scheduled for noon Saturday, Aug. 19, at Level Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Mat Mote officiating.