Taylor Pass plays trumpet in time with the other wind ensemble players during band practice on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Friday, July 31, 2026
by Hannah Caudell and Noah AnsleyIt’s a new era for the Habersham Central Band of Blue, with a brand new show and a veteran band director.
Sid Porter poses for a photo at Vintage Sound Studio in Clarkesville. (Noah Ansley/Staff)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Noah AnsleySid Porter wants the whole world to know he loves his wife. He even wrote a song about it.Porter, a local musician, released a song titled “Love You” on June 21 in honor of his 18th wedding anniversary with his wife Danielle.
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.
The home of Bernard Trimiar suffering from a collapsed roof as a result of Tuesday’s storm. (Noah Ansley/Staff)
Students and parents refer to a board of names to determine where to meet teachers for the beginning of the school year’s open house last year. (File)
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Habersham Central rising senior Kayla Stevens prepares to hit the ball during the scrimmage between Banks County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Tuesday, July 21. (Landen Todd/Staff)
The Lady Raiders jump and hug in celebration during the All-American Volleyball Camp at the Raider Gymnasium on Monday, July 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)
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)
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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.
