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Folks enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia after it returned from the COVID-19 shutdown. That event was big, but this year’s version is looking even bigger. FILE

Folks enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia after it returned from the COVID-19 shutdown. That event was big, but this year’s version is looking even bigger. FILE

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Delicious time for a festival

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 23, 2022
The City of Cornelia is preparing for its most anticipated event of the year – The Big Red Apple Festival, which will be celebrating its 34th year on Saturday. The festival is gearing up to be bigger and better than last year’s celebration, which drew in more than 4,000 people.
North Georgia Technical College Environmental Technology Instructor Duncan Hughes talks to a group of eighth-graders from North Habersham during their tour of the department on their “Color Tour.” AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

North Georgia Technical College Environmental Technology Instructor Duncan Hughes talks to a group of eighth-graders from North Habersham during their tour of the department on their “Color Tour.” AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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‘Color Day Tours’ give kids career insight

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 23, 2022
To help get students on the right path for future careers, North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville created the “8th Grade Color Tour” campaign, inviting students to learn about programs offered on campus. With the tagline “What’s Your Thing?
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COVID staying under control in county, state

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 23, 2022
The coronavirus remains under relative control in Habersham County. Habersham Medical Center (HMC) CEO Tyler Williams made the announcement at the hospital’s regular Tuesday meeting, stating the current community spread of COVID-19 is “classified as low.
Mother-daughter duo Kaitlin Ellison and Tammie Fleming at their new high-end resale boutique Repeat Boutique, in downtown Cornelia. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Mother-daughter duo Kaitlin Ellison and Tammie Fleming at their new high-end resale boutique Repeat Boutique, in downtown Cornelia. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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New Cornelia boutique gives moms a place to shop

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 23, 2022
A new business is opening up in downtown Cornelia, curating a space designed for moms, giving them access to a selection of high-end resale clothing options for children without the high price tags or guilt.
Clarkesville Scout Mitchell McGahee recently finished restoring the grave of War of 1812 veteran Matthew Rhodes in the Old Clarkesville Cemetery (shown above). E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Clarkesville Scout Mitchell McGahee recently finished restoring the grave of War of 1812 veteran Matthew Rhodes in the Old Clarkesville Cemetery (shown above). E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Clarkesville Scout restores grave of War of 1812 veteran

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Clarkesville BSA Troop No. 5 member Mitchell McGahee has completed the restoration of a grave at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. The Eagle Scout project for McGahee has aided the mission of the cemetery to restore and preserve this historic landmark.

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Commissioners clash over Development Authority pick

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 23, 2022
Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners struggled again Monday to place someone on the Development Authority, an attempt that has been ongoing since February. Allen Whitener finished out a term on the Development Authority that expired Feb.

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Family Resource Center sets fundraiser event

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 23, 2022
Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia (FRC) is seeking to elevate community engagement and raise funds for the numerous, life-saving support programs it offers through contributions made during its upcoming Field to Families event at Habersham Mill Oct. 22.