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Demorest summer projects going forward

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Demorest’s long-awaited wall repair has begun in earnest the last two weeks, as the Georgia Department of Transportation and Demorest public works have worked in concert to begin the summer-long process.
Duke’s Joshua Pickett eyes the quarterback before the start of a play during his sophomore season. Pickett set records for the Habersham Central Raiders, then moved up to starter on defense for the Blue Devils. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

Duke’s Joshua Pickett eyes the quarterback before the start of a play during his sophomore season. Pickett set records for the Habersham Central Raiders, then moved up to starter on defense for the Blue Devils. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

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Pickett’s love for game, selflessness help him excel at Duke

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
When Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium plays host to the Clemson Tigers on Labor Day night, former Habersham star Joshua Pickett will no doubt be locked in. The Duke cornerback has been locked in for quite a while actually.
First Baptist Minister of Worship & Music Randy LeBlanc accepts applause from the audience at last year’s American Music Concert. BECKY HUGHES/Submitted

First Baptist Minister of Worship & Music Randy LeBlanc accepts applause from the audience at last year’s American Music Concert. BECKY HUGHES/Submitted

‘American Music’ returns to First Baptist Church Cornelia

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Due to the tremendous response to last year’s concert, the Sanctuary Choir and professional orchestra at First Baptist Church Cornelia will present “Homeward Bound: A Celebration of American Music,” Sunday, June 25, at 6 p.m.
Savannah Davis, future owner of Rich & Savvy’s Cigar and Wine Lounge, discusses her plans with the Council at Monday’s City Council meeting. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Savannah Davis, future owner of Rich & Savvy’s Cigar and Wine Lounge, discusses her plans with the Council at Monday’s City Council meeting. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Clarkesville still finalizing ordinance for downtown bar

Emma Marti
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Clarkesville City Council is still working on an ordinance change for a new prospective business downtown. At the May work session, Savannah Davis, lease holder of 1444 Washington Street, discussed with the council her plans to open a wine and cigar bar on the square.
Madelyn Williams (right) and Jonas Corbin (left) play Gayle and Lendall in the scene titled “Getting It Back” in “Almost, Maine” at the Habersham Community Theater. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Madelyn Williams (right) and Jonas Corbin (left) play Gayle and Lendall in the scene titled “Getting It Back” in “Almost, Maine” at the Habersham Community Theater. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The 'Maine' event begins

News Staff
Friday, June 2, 2023
“Almost, Maine” debuted Thursday night and plays Friday and Saturday, June 2-3 at 7:30 p.m., then Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. It returns next week, running Thursday through Saturday, June 8-10, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m.
Renovations are set to begin on Clarkesville Elementary after the Board of Education approved the matter at their May 26 called meeting. SUBMITTED

Renovations are set to begin on Clarkesville Elementary after the Board of Education approved the matter at their May 26 called meeting. SUBMITTED

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Green light for $11M Clarkesville Elementary expansion

Emma Marti
Friday, June 2, 2023
Continuing its tradition, the Habersham County Board of Education met one last time of the school year prior to graduation last Friday night.
Matthew Wolfe’s finished Eagle Scout project sits outside of Helen First Baptist Church. He earned his rank of Eagle Scout on April 5. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Matthew Wolfe’s finished Eagle Scout project sits outside of Helen First Baptist Church. He earned his rank of Eagle Scout on April 5. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Scouts continue community works with third Eagle project

John Dills
Friday, June 2, 2023
Matthew Wolfe has reached his longtime goal of Eagle Scout after completing his project. Wolfe, originally from Fort Myers, Fla., has been a part of the Boy Scouts for five years. When he moved to Georgia, the Boy Scouts became of interest to him, and had made it his goal to go for Eagle Scout.