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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks to the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks to the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Secretary of State talks small businesses, voting

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
   Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made a stop in Demorest last Friday at the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Habersham breakfast at Piedmont University.    Raffensperger spoke on the importance of small business owners and community leaders in Georgia.
The Tim Loves Tink mural may need to be relocated after objections from Norfolk Southern Railroad. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

The Tim Loves Tink mural may need to be relocated after objections from Norfolk Southern Railroad. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Tim Loves Tink, but railroad is not falling head over heels

Donald Fraser
Friday, December 8, 2023
   What likely was referred to as graffiti when first painted on a downtown Cornelia railroad bridge, the legend “Tim Loves Tink” is on track to become legendary.
Cornelia Mayor John Borrow receives a certificate naming the city a PlanFirst Community for 2024-26 from Daniel Gaddis from the Department of Community Affairs. DONALD FRASER/Staff

Cornelia Mayor John Borrow receives a certificate naming the city a PlanFirst Community for 2024-26 from Daniel Gaddis from the Department of Community Affairs. DONALD FRASER/Staff

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Cornelia approves waterline study to comply with lead, copper abatement

Donald Fraser
Friday, December 8, 2023
   The City of Cornelia will soon be conducting a survey of its customer water lines to determine compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule.    The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority has agreed to fund a $78,495 loan to the city to conduct the survey.
Melissa and Jay Reeder have made their mark with their Cornelia restaurants, including the elegant Community Brew & Tap. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Melissa and Jay Reeder have made their mark with their Cornelia restaurants, including the elegant Community Brew & Tap. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Cornelia restaurateurs earn statewide honors

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 8, 2023
   While it might be expected for the state’s best fine dining and gourmet food to be clustered around Georgia’s metro cities, local business owners Jay and Melissa Reeder prove that rural communities also have what it takes.
Crews made quick work of Stoney’s on Wednesday morning after it stood in Clarkesville for 58 years. SUBMITTED

Crews made quick work of Stoney’s on Wednesday morning after it stood in Clarkesville for 58 years. SUBMITTED

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Stoney’s torn down for future Traditions Bank

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 8, 2023
   Clarkesville’s iconic Stoney’s restaurant survived nearly six decades on the corner of Highways 17 and 197. It took just 90 minutes to raze it to the ground.
Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock presents a piece of artwork to Leigh Johnston for her work involved with the Clarkesville Bicentennial year, including the mobile history trailer and the Founder’s Gala, which was hosted at Oak Heights in Clarkesville last month. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock presents a piece of artwork to Leigh Johnston for her work involved with the Clarkesville Bicentennial year, including the mobile history trailer and the Founder’s Gala, which was hosted at Oak Heights in Clarkesville last month. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Clarkesville split on STR regulations

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
   The Short Term Rental Ordinance (STRO) discussion ended in further setbacks for a finalized ordinance and provided continued debates among council members in Clarkesville City Council’s regular meeting Monday.
Night to Shine is a prom event for special needs individuals across 46 countries and more than 600 churches. SUBMITTED

Night to Shine is a prom event for special needs individuals across 46 countries and more than 600 churches. SUBMITTED

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Level Grove set to host ‘Night to Shine’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
   Level Grove Baptist Church in Cornelia will host “Night to Shine” for the first time on Feb. 9, 2024.    The event is a nationwide prom for special-needs individuals sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Last year 622 churches in 46 countries took part in the event.
Photo of The Orchard. FILE

Photo of The Orchard. FILE

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Judge blocks Orchard’s tower injunction

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
   The Orchard Property Owners Association (OPOA) was denied an injunction to stop Habersham County from putting a new communications tower in their neighborhood by Judge Bill Oliver on Friday in Superior Court.
Clint Coker plays guitar at the Grand Ole Opry with bluegrass group Dailey & Vincent on Nov. 26. Coker is a Habersham County native and lives in Demorest where he teaches guitar lessons and travels with bluegrass groups. SUBMITTED

Clint Coker plays guitar at the Grand Ole Opry with bluegrass group Dailey & Vincent on Nov. 26. Coker is a Habersham County native and lives in Demorest where he teaches guitar lessons and travels with bluegrass groups. SUBMITTED

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Local man makes dream come true on Grand Ole Opry stage

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 1, 2023
   Clint Coker, a Demorest resident and professional bluegrass musician, recently took to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry – something most country musicians can only dream about.