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This satire of a newspaper page was meant to falsely intimate that The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote an article about this fake land dispute. Photo from STRAIGHT TALK HABERSHAM Facebook page

This satire of a newspaper page was meant to falsely intimate that The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote an article about this fake land dispute. Photo from STRAIGHT TALK HABERSHAM Facebook page

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Officials: Habersham-Banks land dispute is a social media ‘hoax’

News Staff
Friday, January 7, 2022
   An alleged land dispute between Habersham and Banks counties that has made the rounds on social media over the holiday weeks is completely false, local officials say.
Mt. Airy Mayor Ray McAllister shakes hands with clerk Sheri Berrong after being sworn in Monday night.

Mt. Airy Mayor Ray McAllister shakes hands with clerk Sheri Berrong after being sworn in Monday night.

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New Mt. Airy mayor, council get right to work

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
   Ray McAllister took a new oath Monday night, but he is still defending the first one he took at age 18.    McAllister, a Vietnam era military veteran, has served in many capacities in Mt.
Demorest Mayor Jerry Harkness celebrates his official swearing-in Monday night with son Hunter, wife Meredith and father Bruce Harkness, who is a Habersham County Commissioner.

Demorest Mayor Jerry Harkness celebrates his official swearing-in Monday night with son Hunter, wife Meredith and father Bruce Harkness, who is a Habersham County Commissioner.

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New Demorest Mayor Harkness kicks off new era

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
   Hunter Harkness was not sure he wanted the spotlight, but his dad scooped him up to come forward and meet the people.
Max Daniel (left) delivers goods he gathered for donation to healthcare workers at Habersham Medical Center, where they were accepted by Matthew Miles. TRICIA HISE/Submitted

Max Daniel (left) delivers goods he gathered for donation to healthcare workers at Habersham Medical Center, where they were accepted by Matthew Miles. TRICIA HISE/Submitted

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Local youth donates to hospital workers

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
   After months of planning and collecting donations from family and friends, Max Daniel, 10, of Cornelia, helped load up the family car and dropped off donations to employees at Habersham Medical Center as a “thank you” for all they do for the community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A split tree on Chestnut Ridge Drive in Clarkesville was one of many that came down early Monday morning in a windstorm that followed a week’s worth of rain and a 30-degree drop in temperature.

A split tree on Chestnut Ridge Drive in Clarkesville was one of many that came down early Monday morning in a windstorm that followed a week’s worth of rain and a 30-degree drop in temperature.

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Windstorm takes out power for thousands in area

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
   Bizarre New Year’s weather caused power outages across the region Monday morning, as a week’s worth of rain, a windstorm and a precipitous drop in temperature wreaked havoc with trees and electric lines.
Daelynn Gordon (middle) holds her baby girl Mia with father Alex Ramirez and midwife Emily Jones at Habersham Medical Center on Jan. 1. MATTHEW MILES/Submitted

Daelynn Gordon (middle) holds her baby girl Mia with father Alex Ramirez and midwife Emily Jones at Habersham Medical Center on Jan. 1. MATTHEW MILES/Submitted

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New Year's baby 'breezes' into the world on Jan. 1

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
   Ringing in the New Year had a different meaning for a Clarkesville couple, who welcomed the start of 2022 with the birth of their baby girl, the first baby born in Habersham County.    “It’s pretty cool to be honest,” said first-time mom Daelynn Gordon.
Alicia Vaughn will be staying in Habersham County as county manager.

Alicia Vaughn will be staying in Habersham County as county manager.

Vaughn tapped to become permanent county manager

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
   Habersham County can scratch off interim from Alicia Vaughn’s title as she was named permanent County Manager for Habersham County during Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting.

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Vaughn, Neace among manager finalists

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Habersham County interviewed three candidates for its permanent county manager position Monday morning, including two familiar names. Interim Manager Alicia Vaughn interviewed, along with former Baldwin City Administrator Jerry Neace and Patrick Marsh, the former city manager of Fitchburg, Wisc.
Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black made a video during the height of the pandemic illustrating how wearing gloves could be more contaminating than not doing so.

Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black made a video during the height of the pandemic illustrating how wearing gloves could be more contaminating than not doing so.

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‘True leader and friend’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
There is no doubt that outgoing Emergency Services Director Chad Black will be missed by Habersham County, perhaps more than anyone the county has seen leave in 2021. Black was recognized with a service award at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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Airport meets again about Curcio application

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Flight instructor Michelle Curcio attended a Habersham County Airport Commission work session Friday, where airport officials considered the details of her application for conditional use of her hangars for business use.