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Aspen Dental is one of the newest businesses making a home in Cornelia, located off of Furniture Dr. and Chase Rd. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Aspen Dental is one of the newest businesses making a home in Cornelia, located off of Furniture Dr. and Chase Rd. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Aspen Dental, not donut shop, coming to Cornelia

Emma Marti
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The City of Cornelia has seen some recent business developments recently, and with the recent construction next to Chick-Fil-A, another one will be added to the list. Contrary to rumblings on social media, there will not be another donut chain coming to Habersham County.
The Spirit of Rabun Gap award honorees were sixth-graders Asa White of Rabun Gap and Hattie Williams of Demorest; seventh-graders Harper Phillips of Rabun Gap and Camden Sherwood of Franklin; and eighth-graders Ayo Iyanda of Atlanta and Callie Parker of Franklin, N.C. Shown (from left) are Parker, Iyanda, Sherwood, Phillips, White and Williams.

The Spirit of Rabun Gap award honorees were sixth-graders Asa White of Rabun Gap and Hattie Williams of Demorest; seventh-graders Harper Phillips of Rabun Gap and Camden Sherwood of Franklin; and eighth-graders Ayo Iyanda of Atlanta and Callie Parker of Franklin, N.C. Shown (from left) are Parker, Iyanda, Sherwood, Phillips, White and Williams.

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Rabun Gap rising freshmen honored

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School celebrated the Class of 2027 on May 25 during the Middle School Moving Up Ceremony in the Rearden Theater. The event marked the transition to Upper School for the class of 42 eighth-graders. Head of Middle School Mr.
Emily Woodmaster (center) is recognized as a Certified Public Manager by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Woodmaster is the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk for the City of Baldwin. Pictured left to right are Marci Campbell and Hairy Dawg.

Emily Woodmaster (center) is recognized as a Certified Public Manager by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Woodmaster is the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk for the City of Baldwin. Pictured left to right are Marci Campbell and Hairy Dawg.

Woodmaster earns certification

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Holding a passion for public service, Emily Woodmaster, the City of Baldwin’s chief administrative officer and city clerk, has just achieved recognition as a Certified Public Manager. Woodmaster was one of over 125 governmental leaders within the state to be recognized by the University of Georgia.
Pictured right is Brother Clarence Lewallen.

Pictured right is Brother Clarence Lewallen.

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Masons honored

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
On June 4, Cornelia Masonic Lodge No. 92 had the pleasure of honoring Brother Ross Martin for 60 years of service, along with Worshipful Brother Clarence Lewallen and Brother Robert Barron for 50 years of service to Free Masonry.
The Big Holly Cabin is one of the oldest pioneer cabins in the area.

The Big Holly Cabin is one of the oldest pioneer cabins in the area.

Historical marker set to be unveiled for Big Holly Cabin

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
The City of Clarkesville along with The Georgia Historical Society will dedicate a new historical marker at the Big Holly Cabin on Friday, June 9. The marker will serve to commemorate the historic pioneer cabin and the early settlers of Habersham County.
The sinkhole, which was originally discovered Wednesday May 31, is on the road to repairs, with work to begin Monday June 12.

The sinkhole, which was originally discovered Wednesday May 31, is on the road to repairs, with work to begin Monday June 12.

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Cornelia road closed Monday for sinkhole

Emma Marti
Friday, June 9, 2023
Last week, residents of Cornelia noticed a hole in the road between Hodges Street and Appletree Alley. The city did some further investigation to discover the cause of the issue.

Habersham Schools providing summer meals for kids

Emma Marti
Friday, June 9, 2023
Even though school is out for summer and the hallways of schools are desolate, that doesn’t mean that those who work in the district stop caring for the students. While students are no longer wandering the halls of the schools they have grown to love, they are still receiving a vital resource.
Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix and Administrative Assistant Olivia Whitfield, and “Bird” are shown with the symbolic grant check.

Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix and Administrative Assistant Olivia Whitfield, and “Bird” are shown with the symbolic grant check.

Habersham County Animal Care receives donation

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Habersham County Animal Care and Control is set to receive a $30,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Habersham County.

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Development Authority eyeing data farm in Baldwin

John Dills
Friday, June 9, 2023
The Baldwin City Council had their monthly work session Tuesday night, but with the absence of chief administrative officer Emily Woodmaster, the council and mayor wanted to hold off on discussion of a memorandum of understanding between the city and Stephens County in regard to a fire truck.