Local

Senior Center needs more volunteers

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Habersham County Senior Center is calling on the community for support – namely more folks willing to dedicate some of their time aiding the center’s efforts in feeding seniors in the community.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Airport commission talks future expansion

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Habersham County Airport Commission resumed discussions on planning phases of the future development of the airport – for which county officials have sought greater funding in recent months – with the intention that the facility will gain regional influence as a hub for aviation in the coming...
New Councilman Brendon Ansley is sworn in by Mayor Barrie Aycock at Monday’s council meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

New Councilman Brendon Ansley is sworn in by Mayor Barrie Aycock at Monday’s council meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Clarkesville welcomes new leaders

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock announced at Monday’s city council meeting that Colby Moore, a north Georgia native and White County resident with professional experience as a marketing and communications manager of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of Parks and Historic Sites Division,...
Evan Boyd brought a team to work on his Eagle Scout project at Chenocetah Tower. From left are Steve Brinson (Evan’s grandfather); Connor Zboran, Nick Borgia, Connor Skellums and Evan Boyd of Troop 582; Marty Boyd, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 582; Kenny Miller, Morgan Arnold, Sam Stewart and Issac St. Claire, employees of Carter & Sloope, Cornelia’s consulting engineering firm, who volunteered to help by donating a day of service to the City and to help Troop 582 with the project. MARTY BOYD/Submitted

Evan Boyd brought a team to work on his Eagle Scout project at Chenocetah Tower. From left are Steve Brinson (Evan’s grandfather); Connor Zboran, Nick Borgia, Connor Skellums and Evan Boyd of Troop 582; Marty Boyd, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 582; Kenny Miller, Morgan Arnold, Sam Stewart and Issac St. Claire, employees of Carter & Sloope, Cornelia’s consulting engineering firm, who volunteered to help by donating a day of service to the City and to help Troop 582 with the project. MARTY BOYD/Submitted

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Scout’s project spruces up Chenocetah entrance

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
A band of Scouts came out just before noon Friday with shovels and spent several hours churning up the earth and planting a variety of shrubs at the entrance of the Chenocetah Tower, a project initiated by Troop 582 (Snellville) Scout Evan Boyd, who traveled from Loganville to make the project...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

County bill for judge’s leave nears $50,000

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Judge Gerald Johnson has been paid nearly $50,000 during his suspension and is still awaiting his fate on the bench in a pending inquiry by the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC). Johnson went on leave from the bench in the days after a domestic incident at his home Oct.
Land has been cleared for the future Marriott hotel near the current Hampton Inn in Cornelia. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

Land has been cleared for the future Marriott hotel near the current Hampton Inn in Cornelia. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

New Cornelia hotel ready to break ground

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
After more than two years of negotiations and pitfalls, the new Marriott hotel slated for Cornelia is finally ready to break ground.
Josh Garrison and two fellow mountaineers pose for a photo on Aconcagua. JOSH GARRISON/Submitted

Josh Garrison and two fellow mountaineers pose for a photo on Aconcagua. JOSH GARRISON/Submitted

Exclusive Subscriber Content

It starts with the breath

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
On the mountain of Aconcagua in Argentina, the 60 mph wind swept across the vast and frigid landscape, lashing Josh Garrison’s tent in the night in 5 degree temperatures.
Fiona Gale plays “When the Saints Go Marching In” on the piccolo. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Fiona Gale plays “When the Saints Go Marching In” on the piccolo. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Music students shine in community recital

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 3, 2022
School of Future Arts founder and instructor Justin Freeman’s music students put their talents on full display last Friday at a recital held at Clarkesville Baptist Church.
The “My Mountain Moments” video follows a first person perspective through some of Habersham County’s best attractions. Shots in the video include nature hikes, wineries, and downtown activities. HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/Submitted

The “My Mountain Moments” video follows a first person perspective through some of Habersham County’s best attractions. Shots in the video include nature hikes, wineries, and downtown activities. HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/Submitted

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Chamber wins national award for tourism video

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
The Habersham Chamber of Commerce’s promotional video, “My Mountain Moments,” has been given a Gold Telly Award. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television in multiple categories, such as video production, animation, and commercials.