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Former Georgia football player Ben Souther signs his paperwork to run for U.S. Congress. Souther is one of four Republicans vying for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde. BRYCE BARRETT/Submitted

Former Georgia football player Ben Souther signs his paperwork to run for U.S. Congress. Souther is one of four Republicans vying for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde. BRYCE BARRETT/Submitted

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Quiet filing period goes on

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 11, 2022
No candidates qualified to run for the open Clarkesville City Council seat with just 22 hours to go until the filing period ends at noon Friday. The seat was vacated when Councilman Steven Ward passed away in December.
Joey Ray works on a recent rendering, the latest piece in his extensive collection of abstract paintings. SAMANTHA RAY/Submitted

Joey Ray works on a recent rendering, the latest piece in his extensive collection of abstract paintings. SAMANTHA RAY/Submitted

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‘It takes me somewhere’

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 11, 2022
Fourteen-year-old Joey Ray discovered just a year ago the extent of his artistic ability – a hidden talent that awoke from dormancy and now gives him the ability to earn money with the stroke of a paintbrush. The current objective – earn enough to purchase a car.
Vaping is a dangerous practice far too common among young people. WILD VIBES/Unsplash photo

Vaping is a dangerous practice far too common among young people. WILD VIBES/Unsplash photo

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Community teams up to battle youth vaping

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 11, 2022
The youth of Habersham County are being stalked by a silent predator, and leaders from all walks of the community are working together to try and stop it.

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Baldwin looks to break away from EDC

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 11, 2022
Baldwin City Council is weighing whether to sever ties with organization Partnership Habersham, a private-public entity which aims to promote strategic growth, enhance employment opportunities for Habersham’s youth and works to strengthen alliances between county municipalities.
Drugs and other items were seized from the vehicle of Andrew Dover on March 9.

Drugs and other items were seized from the vehicle of Andrew Dover on March 9.

Clarkesville couple arrested again on drug trafficking charges

News Staff
Friday, March 11, 2022
A Clarkesville couple who have run afoul of the law before on drug charges were arrested again Wednesday after a chase with law enforcement officers. Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a car on Highway 115 in Demorest for a traffic violation.

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Clarkeville considers golf cart ordinance, liquor store lottery

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Clarkesville City Council discussed the potential adoption of a golf cart ordinance at Monday’s council meeting, reporting on recent adjustments made to a possible ordinance permitting golf carts to travel on city streets since gathering speed data intended to provide officials a foundation for...

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Higgins finally gets his building permit

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Habersham County Planning and Development Director Mike Beecham announced to county officials at Monday’s airport commission meeting that developer Don Higgins has received a permit to proceed with the construction of his proposed spec building project in the Airport Business Park.
The location in the Habersham Hills shopping center is where Cornelia’s first liquor store will be placed. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

The location in the Habersham Hills shopping center is where Cornelia’s first liquor store will be placed. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Cornelia getting first liquor store

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A new package store will be coming to Cornelia after approval of a conditional use permit by the City of Cornelia Commission during its meeting on Monday night.

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Three for 3: Smith to take on Tench

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A third candidate has put his hat in the ring to be the next commissioner for Habersham County District 3. Jason Smith, a local engineer and veteran, announced Monday that he will challenge incumbent Commissioner Jimmy Tench and challenger Jimmy Dean for the Republican nomination for that seat.
Joining keynote speaker Gary Black (right) at the American Values Dinner were Scouting representatives (back row, from left) Jake McGahee, Alan Baker, Patrick McNair, Matthew Wolfe, Gavin Dundore, Jeremy Dundore and Jaron Horton. Front row are (from left) Brody Allen, Thatcher Tatum, Kav Stapleton and Zac Baker. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Joining keynote speaker Gary Black (right) at the American Values Dinner were Scouting representatives (back row, from left) Jake McGahee, Alan Baker, Patrick McNair, Matthew Wolfe, Gavin Dundore, Jeremy Dundore and Jaron Horton. Front row are (from left) Brody Allen, Thatcher Tatum, Kav Stapleton and Zac Baker. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Scouts’ honor

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Local Scouting leaders celebrated a record amount of $74,290 raised for local youths at the American Values Dinner at Piedmont University on March 3.