The Northeast Georgian

Storied history behind Clarkesville F.D.

The Clarkesville Fire Department held a department reunion Saturday, Aug. 19 at Pitts Park, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The park was a fitting location, since it was named in memory of Sam Pitts, a volunteer firefighter who died June 30,...

National Geographic picks Habersham County man’s work twice in 30 days

National Geographic, marketed as “a world leader in geography, cartography and exploration,” is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its’ magazine, known by the same name, has been delivering readers...

VISITORS BRAVE RAIN FOR BIG FUN AT BIG RED APPLE FESTIVAL

Even on a rainy day, inclement weather couldn’t stop those present for the city of Cornelia’s 30th annual Big Red Apple Festival from smiling and enjoying the afternoon. Hundreds still turned out for the event, which offered visitors food, fun and...

Habersham Mills

Habersham County’s storied history includes zip code 30544, better known as Habersham Mills. Life in the mill’s village was captured by local author Edna Holcomb and is recalled fondly by former residents. The mill opened in 1906 and was founded by...

Taste buds delight at annual A taste of Clarkesville event

Savory and sweet aromas wafted through the air Saturday afternoon as the eighth annual A taste of Clarkesville kicked into high gear on the downtown square. An estimated several thousand people turned out on the unusually cool day, giving patrons a...

A life well lived –

While Mary Sue Gailey may have recently turned 103 years old, many would agree she doesn’t look a day over 75. A resident of The Oaks-Scenic View in Baldwin, Gailey – affectionately known as “Mama Sue” – said she thanked God for allowing her “to...

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Obituaries

Timothy Hulsey

Memorial services for Timothy Hulsey, 60, of Cornelia, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev.

Claud C. Greene

Claud C. Greene, 89, of Baldwin, died Oct. 18, 2017. No formal services will be held. Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin.

Ila Catherine ‘Kathy’ Haney

A memorial service for Ila Catherine “Kathy” Haney, 68, is scheduled for 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Please call Erin Wright at 706-768-8688 or Beth Smith at 706-968-0699 for directions.