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Debris still hangs into some roadways. Trees were down into HWY 365 Friday morning around 3 am. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

Debris still hangs into some roadways. Trees were down into HWY 365 Friday morning around 3 am. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

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Habersham lends a helping hand

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
   Days after Hurricane Helene, life is somewhat back to normal for Habersham County.    Strong winds and flooding affected parts of the county worse than others. Winds knocked down trees that took out power lines, landed on homes and closed roads for hours.
Antonio Cantrell cuts upfield thanks to a key block from Donnie Warren. TOM ASKEW/Special

Antonio Cantrell cuts upfield thanks to a key block from Donnie Warren. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders drop Saturday shootout

Lang Storey
Monday, September 30, 2024
The Winder-Barrow football team made an early statement in its game against Habersham Central last Saturday. In fact, after just 4 minutes and 10 seconds, the Bulldoggs (4-2, 2-0 Region 8-5A) had jumped out to a 15-0 lead. But the Habersham offense was ready to tango, too.

Habersham County Schools closed Monday

News Staff
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Habersham County Schools Superintendent Matthew Cooper released a statement saying schools will remain closed Monday as the county continues to assess damage from Hurricane Helene. Read Cooper's full statement below.
The Big Red Apple sits in the sun in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, surrounded by people. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Big Red Apple sits in the sun in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, surrounded by people. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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A ‘fantastic’ Big Red Apple

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   Over 5,000 people crowded the streets of Cornelia on Saturday for the 36th annual Big Red Apple Festival, which kicked off the fall festivities in Cornelia.
Samantha Sinclair. FILE

Samantha Sinclair. FILE

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Sinclair named The Northeast Georgian editor

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   White County News Editor Samantha Sinclair is the new editor of The Northeast Georgian.    She will continue serving White County as its editor during the transition period.    The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at both newspapers.
Coach Jessica Rockwell helps out one of her athletes on the bars. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Coach Jessica Rockwell helps out one of her athletes on the bars. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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County considers gymnastics privatization

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   Habersham County is considering privatizing its youth gymnastics program which follows heated debate over the program during this summer’s budget talks.
Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

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HCHS students walk out, protest gun violence

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   More than 200 students walked out of class at Habersham Central High School on the morning of  Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence in schools.
Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft and artistic skills derived from Sidney Martin’s art education background. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft and artistic skills derived from Sidney Martin’s art education background. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Blooming Business

Zach Taylor
Friday, September 20, 2024
   Local florist Janet Kinsey has been in the business for nearly two years, owning L&D Florist in Cornelia, located on Level Grove Road.    Kinsey’s passion is giving back to those in tough times and the great times. L&D specializes in funerals, weddings and other special events.
Shown are the proposed drawings for the future housing development off Rocky Branch Road.

Shown are the proposed drawings for the future housing development off Rocky Branch Road.

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New 80-home development in the works

Julianne Akers
Friday, September 20, 2024
   Clarkesville City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of a parcel of land off Rocky Branch Road that could be used for a proposed 80-home development.