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Tallulah Falls Police make heroin, meth bust

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   Two travelers passing through Tallulah Falls on Friday night were arrested when a search of their car allegedly netted several types of illegal drugs.    A car heading northbound on Georgia Highway 15 was missing a headlight, and Officer Dakota Foster pulled the car over for a traffic stop.

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Habersham EMC chairman resigns from board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   Jeff Ferguson, Chairman of the Habersham Electric Membership Cooperation Board of Directors, announced his resignation at the close of Friday’s monthly board meeting.     Ferguson cited his growing business and time demands in his resignation.
Sheriff Joey Terrell has served in the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office since 1995.

Sheriff Joey Terrell has served in the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office since 1995.

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Sheriff Terrell to run for fourth term

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   Sheriff Joey Terrell announced Monday morning that he will run for a fourth term as Habersham County’s top law enforcement officer.    “I thank the Lord every day that I’ve been blessed to serve as the sheriff of Habersham County for going on 12 years,” Terrell said in a short press release.
High-speed chase involving an alleged drunk driver

High-speed chase involving an alleged drunk driver

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Officers chase down alleged drunk driving suspect

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   Georgia State Patrol officers had to embark on a high-speed chase to bring in an alleged drunk driver on Sunday afternoon.    Habersham County issued a BOLO alert for a 2005 silver Ford Explorer around 4 p.m. Sunday, and Cpl.
North Georgia Tech College President Dr. Mark Ivester hands the GOAL award to Dietra Gray.

North Georgia Tech College President Dr. Mark Ivester hands the GOAL award to Dietra Gray.

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North Georgia Technical College student wins GOAL award

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   Dietra “DiDi” Gray of Toccoa was the winner of this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).     The award was presented to the North Georgia Technical College (Currahee Campus) student at the Rotary Club of Habersham County meeting Thursday.
Level Grove Elementary School fourth and fifth graders were inducted as EarlyAct members with the help of the Rotary Club of Habersham County.

Level Grove Elementary School fourth and fifth graders were inducted as EarlyAct members with the help of the Rotary Club of Habersham County.

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Level Grove first school with EarlyAct club

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   Level Grove Elementary School is the first school in the county to become involved with EarlyAct thanks to its partnership with the Rotary Club of Habersham County.  EarlyAct is a school-wide service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13.
Habersham County is in a holding pattern for now on how to replace an aging jail facility that has 70 violations of minimum standards on its ledger. Photo by Matthew Ansley for Unsplash

Habersham County is in a holding pattern for now on how to replace an aging jail facility that has 70 violations of minimum standards on its ledger. Photo by Matthew Ansley for Unsplash

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County officials try to figure out what's next for jail

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, January 30, 2020
   It has been nearly a year since the Habersham County Commission announced there would be a referendum on a proposal for a $31.7 million bond for a new jail.    After the referendum failed in November, the county was left with no solution to the problem and no idea what is next.
County Chairman Stacy Hall is running for the Georgia Senate.

County Chairman Stacy Hall is running for the Georgia Senate.

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Hall jumps right back in with Ga. Senate run

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, January 30, 2020
   Stacy Hall’s departure from politics was brief.    Five days after saying he would step away from the Habersham County Commission after his term is up, the county chairman is ready for a new political challenge, announcing he will run to represent District 50 in the Georgia Senate.