The final honors of a three-round volley, American flag folding and presentation and the playing of taps are familiar sights at funerals for military veterans and retirees.

Leslie Thacker Terrell will serve at least 16 years in prison for a sexual affair she had with one of her students.

It was an exciting day of jubilation, community and patriotism. Thirty years ago, on Oct. 20, 1992, President George H.W. Bush visited Cornelia as part of his “Whistle Stop Train Tour.”

Habersham County leaders opened discussions Monday about whether to create a Public Facilities Authority (PFA) to help issue bonds and complete multiple projects that have seen an overrun in cost.<

Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners doled out some raises Monday night after getting out of executive session.

Baldwin will host its fall festival from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, including food, live music and plenty of activities for all ages.

More than 131,000 Georgians turned out on Monday for the first day of early voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported Tuesday.