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Vaughn making impression in race for manager’s job

News Staff
Friday, September 24, 2021
Interim County Manager Alicia Vaughn has been on the job since July, and she has given herself plenty to talk about in her next interview for the permanent position. Vaughn has impressed local leaders and made a name for herself as the temporary replacement for the retired Phil Sutton.
This Jeep Grand Cherokee burned after it caught on fire following a crash with a Habersham County Transit van on Thursday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

This Jeep Grand Cherokee burned after it caught on fire following a crash with a Habersham County Transit van on Thursday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Car catches fire after being hit by transit van

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 24, 2021
A car burned quickly in a fire shortly after a crash with a Habersham County Transit van on Thursday morning. Around 7:15 a.m., the transit bus was crossing Georgia Highway 15/U.S. 441 in Hollywood attempting to enter John Wood Road. A Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Paisley E.
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Former state reps: LOST not going anywhere

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 24, 2021
Officials in multiple cities in Habersham County have spoken out about the financial challenges posed by the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) going to education here, one of just eight counties in Georgia where that is the case.
Panther Creek recreation area has been shuttered all summer due to rain damage and lack of federal funding for repairs.

Panther Creek recreation area has been shuttered all summer due to rain damage and lack of federal funding for repairs.

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Panther Creek on the shelf

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 24, 2021
Panther Creek, a popular outdoor attraction for many in the Habersham community, will remain closed until funding is approved by Congress, according to Barb Rainey with the U.S. Forest Service.
The five finalists to be crowned homecoming queen are (from left) Angela Lee, Ady Sedwick, Molly Butler, Brianna Butler and Ella Free. LORI GARY/Submitted

The five finalists to be crowned homecoming queen are (from left) Angela Lee, Ady Sedwick, Molly Butler, Brianna Butler and Ella Free. LORI GARY/Submitted

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Habersham Central Homecoming Court Members

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Habersham Central’s homecoming court will be presented Friday night at halftime of the football game between the Raiders and Winder-Barrow. The winner along with the king will be announced at the end of the halftime ceremony. 
Members of the community turn out for Recovery Fest at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Members of the community turn out for Recovery Fest at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Community turns out for Recovery Fest

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Locals flooded into Sam Pitts Park in Clarkesville Saturday in what became a mass turnout in support for those who battle drug addiction.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Voting moved to Community House The Habersham County Board of Elections & Voter Registration has voted to temporarily move the Habersham South Voting Precinct from the First Baptist Church of Cornelia to the Cornelia Community House, located at 601 Wyly Street, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.

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Clarkesville manager: We need LOST money

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
While presenting to the Clarkesville City Council at Monday’s meeting, City Manager Keith Dickerson spoke for several minutes about city revenue, specifically LOST taxes, stating that Clarkesville does not receive LOST revenue collected within the city.