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Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19. FILE

Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19. FILE

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Krockum turns gaze to sheriff campaign

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum will retire from his current position March 1 with loftier goals in mind. Krockum announced early in 2023 that he would run for Habersham County Sheriff, a position being vacated by Joey Terrell after four terms.
Demorest Assistant Police Chief Casey Chastain had family and friends gathered Tuesday night to celebrate his hiring as the next chief of police.

Demorest Assistant Police Chief Casey Chastain had family and friends gathered Tuesday night to celebrate his hiring as the next chief of police.

Chastain named successor to Krockum, will be Demorest Police chief March 1

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
   In the wake of Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum's impending retirement, Demorest City Council approved Assistant Chief Casey Chastain as his successor beginning March 1 at Tuesday's meeting.
Tallulah Falls School Upper School Academic Dean Kim Popham observes the many keepsakes reminiscing when students and faculty won the opportunity to travel to the White House. FILE

Tallulah Falls School Upper School Academic Dean Kim Popham observes the many keepsakes reminiscing when students and faculty won the opportunity to travel to the White House. FILE

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One final Endeavour

Julianne Akers
Friday, February 2, 2024
   NASA’s retired Space Shuttle Endeavour was transported to the partly-built Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles on Monday to be displayed to the public. Tallulah Falls School students had a part in naming the historic shuttle that flew 25 missions between 1992 and 2011.    Dr.
Ceilings in the apparatus bay at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road are falling apart. This type of disrepair is a scene common to stations around the county. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Ceilings in the apparatus bay at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road are falling apart. This type of disrepair is a scene common to stations around the county. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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County fire stations in desperate shape

Julianne Akers
Friday, February 2, 2024
   A majority of the Habersham County fire stations are in dire need of repairs and renovations according to Jeff Adams, Habersham County Emergency Services Director.    Adams gave a presentation at last week’s county commission retreat on the issue.
This trash bin made three stops through the county in January to help folks get rid of unwanted large trash items. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

This trash bin made three stops through the county in January to help folks get rid of unwanted large trash items. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Trash still on minds of local leaders

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 2, 2024
   A major topic of discussion at the Jan. 26 Habersham County Board of Commissioners retreat was the future of the landfill.
More hangars will be coming to the Habersham County Airport in the future, as county leaders will accept proposals for the construction of new box hangars at the lessee’s expense. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

More hangars will be coming to the Habersham County Airport in the future, as county leaders will accept proposals for the construction of new box hangars at the lessee’s expense. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Airport ready for another step forward

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 2, 2024
   Growth is exploding at the Habersham County Airport, as renovation projects are nearing completion and more planes will be on the way to being housed at the facility.    The county was set to pay $3.
Frances Bennett is 105 years old and now lives in Athens. She is a native of Clarkesville. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Frances Bennett is 105 years old and now lives in Athens. She is a native of Clarkesville. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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More than century of memories

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Frances Bennett’s earliest memory is begging her mother, Texanna Trotter, to let her go to Sunday school when she was nearly 3 years old. Her baby sister had just been born, and her mother didn’t have time to get Bennett ready for church.    “I always wanted to go everywhere everybody went.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

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New LOST could cut deep into property taxes

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   A potential new Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) in Habersham County could slash property taxes down significantly, documents provided by county leaders show.    The LOST, which is proposed in a bill sponsored by Georgia Rep.
Clarkesville Councilman Franklin Brown talks during the ceremony to fill the time capsule on Saturday at the Mary Street Community Center. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Clarkesville Councilman Franklin Brown talks during the ceremony to fill the time capsule on Saturday at the Mary Street Community Center. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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Clarkesville boxes up its time capsule gift to 2074

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Clarkesville’s celebration of its bicentennial reached its ending moment Saturday as local officials and leaders ceremoniously made their contributions to a time capsule that will be opened in 2074.    Councilman Brad Coppedge organized the project to bring the celebration to a close.
A mural spans the wall of Man’s Best Friend Café encouraging people to foster, rescue and adopt animals. It depicts Shaggy (left) and Zoe (right), two of Lincoln’s dogs who have passed away. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

A mural spans the wall of Man’s Best Friend Café encouraging people to foster, rescue and adopt animals. It depicts Shaggy (left) and Zoe (right), two of Lincoln’s dogs who have passed away. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Paying it forward to folks, animals in need

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 26, 2024
   Cynthia Lincoln, known by friends as “Linke,” has fond memories of doing math homework at the counter of their parents’ coffee shop in Kennesaw while surrounded by the noise of steaming milk and the strong aroma of brewing coffee.