Station 5’s Brandon Whitney, Keith Borton, Kayden Harper, Tyler Downs and Kyle Cash continue working as station renovations near completion. (Noah Ansley/Staff)
Friday, July 24, 2026
By Noah AnsleyThe final touches on renovations at the fire station in Demorest are almost complete.“A couple of more weeks of organizing and straightening things up,” said Jeffrey Adams, Director of Emergency Services, on the timeline of Station 5.
From left, Riley Hembree and A.J. Walker (back row) smile for a photo with Cendall Pitts and her niece, Hadley Powers (front row), one of the mega supreme title holders of the Miss Rowdy Pageant. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Hannah CaudellRiley Hembree and A.J. Walker live about a thousand miles away from each other, but the two were able to reunite for the Miss Rowdy Beauty Pageant that happened over the weekend.
Horace Leachman, a local artist in the Habersham community, holds up two of his many drawings at his friend Denise Eller’s barn. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Friday, July 17, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOne day, Horace Leachman, a local artist in Habersham County, came up with an idea to help share his love for art with the community and children: an art box.
Commission Chairman Bruce Harkness was surprised with the opportunity to ring the old courthouse bell after its unveiling. Plans are to set the mechanism so the bell can not be rung and damaged. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By Samantha SinclairHabersham County’s historic courthouse bell now has a new home near the entrance of the Habersham County Courthouse.While the celebration was shortened to just the ceremony due to rain, several — who U.S.
Lauren Bowers and Mandy Brock of Hangry’s Grill show hotdogs similar to those for the Red, White and Tunes hotdog eating contest. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, July 10, 2026
By Samantha SinclairRed, White and Tunes looks like the Fourth of July with its concert in the park followed by fireworks, but this year, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, another holiday tradition will be added — a hotdog eating contest.
A dining room and kitchen is shown in one of the presidential penthouses, which are now long-term rentals at the Apple Mountain Golf Club and Resort, recently purchased by BQA 4 LLC. (Submitted)
Walls are going up at the new Habersham County Animal Care and Control facility under construction on Old Athens Highway next to South Habersham Middle School. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
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Habersham Central rising sophomore pitcher Cheyenne Dobson pitches the ball during the scrimmage between Banks County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Tuesday, July 21. (Landen Todd/Staff)
The 2026 Habersham County state swim team includes (front row) Ryelin London, Jonah McEntire, Grayson Free, Rowan Schofill, Omar Nunez, (second row) AbbyGrace Head, Ava Free, Kayleigh McEntire, Naomi Russo, Emmeline Penland, Ellie Gates, Adalynn Sheffield, Adalyn Reynolds, (back row) Coach Mike Krippner, Noah Reynolds, Elliott Rudeseal, Lincoln Penland, Luke Russo, Logan Thompson, Jameson Thompson, Ty Beack, Brody Kastner, Lucus Woodworth and Coach Sadie Hagel pose at the State Swim Meet in Moultrie.
Habersham Central rising sophomore Beckett Tench runs with the ball during the FCA Camp at Piedmont University on Wednesday, July 15. (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.
