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City Manager Donald Anderson, shown shaking hands with Susan Russell, and others celebrate the planting of a new Dogwood tree and commemorate longtime resident and frequent park attendee Kenneth David Kerby Jr., who passed away last year. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

City Manager Donald Anderson, shown shaking hands with Susan Russell, and others celebrate the planting of a new Dogwood tree and commemorate longtime resident and frequent park attendee Kenneth David Kerby Jr., who passed away last year. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Dog park gets two new additions

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The City of Cornelia presented their two newest additions to the Cornelia Bark Park on Friday morning, a Dogwood tree and a bench in the memory of longtime resident and park regular Kenneth David Kerby.

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Tennis players volley back

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Pickleballers have been making their case for more than a year about their need for greater facilities in Habersham County to accommodate their growing sport. Much of their arguments have been centered around a fading interest in tennis and a lack of use of courts for that sport.
Worshippers rejoice Sunday during the musical portion of the service at River Point Community Church that celebrated its 20th anniversary. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Worshippers rejoice Sunday during the musical portion of the service at River Point Community Church that celebrated its 20th anniversary. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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River Point celebrates 20 years

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
With a night of worship, River Point Community Church celebrated its 20th anniversary as its congregation filled the Demorest campus on Sunday night to sing praises and look forward to what the next 20 years have in store for the church.
The Burns family – Vanessa, Ernest and Portia (from left) – sing at Tallulah Falls School on Friday morning as part of a Black History Month presentation. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The Burns family – Vanessa, Ernest and Portia (from left) – sing at Tallulah Falls School on Friday morning as part of a Black History Month presentation. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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‘Time to value each other’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
After getting snowed out on Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Bishop Ernest Burns did not want to miss on his chance to share his wisdom and life experiences with students at Tallulah Falls School.

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Habersham deputy fired after DUI arrest

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A Habersham County Sheriff’s deputy was relieved of duty after an early morning DUI arrest over the weekend. Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, a Habersham County patrol deputy stopped a vehicle driving along New Liberty Road based on the deputy’s suspicion that the driver was impaired.
Carlton Lewis cleans the floor as he adapts to a new bionic arm brace. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Carlton Lewis cleans the floor as he adapts to a new bionic arm brace. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Technology gives NGTC custodian renewed quality of life

Brian Wellmeier
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Carlton Lewis, a custodian at North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects a person’s movement, posture, muscle tone and balance – but he’s never let his physical disabilities topple his stride down the path that led him to where he is today.
Enjoying the Mother-Daughter Brunch are (back row, from left) Gail Allen, Meredith Orr and Andrea Orr. Front row are (from left) Betsey Orr and June Orr. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Enjoying the Mother-Daughter Brunch are (back row, from left) Gail Allen, Meredith Orr and Andrea Orr. Front row are (from left) Betsey Orr and June Orr. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Mother-Daughter Brunch serves up inspiration

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
A first-ever Mother-Daughter Brunch hosted by the middle school faculty and staff at Tallulah Falls School celebrated the elemental love between a parent and a child.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Community Evening of Worship for Women Women’s Small Groups of Bethlehem Baptist Church presents a ‘Community Evening of Worship for Women.’ It is a night for all women to come together to give God praise, and it will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Feb. 9-Feb. 14, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

Births

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Faith Unique Griffin Amber Griffin of Toccoa announces the birth of her daughter, Faith Unique Griffin, Jan. 18, 2022, at Habersham Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. She joins siblings Triscity and Amyliana Griffin.