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Elvis Presley (Mark Eskew) performs for holiday goers at Acoustic Cellar Guitars on Saturday night in Clarkesville.

Elvis Presley (Mark Eskew) performs for holiday goers at Acoustic Cellar Guitars on Saturday night in Clarkesville.

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Rain can't dampen Clarkesville's Christmas spirit

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
   Clarkesville celebrated with its downtown Christmas event Saturday night despite a steady rain that finally stopped around the time local children helped Mayor Barrie Aycock light the city’s Christmas tree.
The Longest Night Service is schedule to begin at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21.

The Longest Night Service is schedule to begin at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21.

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Prayer meeting seeks hope at the close of 2020

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
   For many people, 2020 has not been the year they expected, and the holiday season can be a difficult time for those who have experienced loss throughout the year.     Even with the sights and smells of Christmas, feelings of loss can often be exacerbated during the holiday season.
U.S. Sen. David Perdue chats with folks in Cornelia on his bus tour of Georgia leading up to the runoff election on Jan. 5.

U.S. Sen. David Perdue chats with folks in Cornelia on his bus tour of Georgia leading up to the runoff election on Jan. 5.

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Perdue traveling the state on rare winter runoff campaign

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 11, 2020
   U.S. Sen. David Perdue stopped in Cornelia on a cool Wednesday morning as part of a whirlwind bus tour around the state in advance of his Jan. 5 runoff against Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff.    Perdue’s bus pulled into the Habersham Village parking lot around 8 a.m.
Mt. Airy’s town council members stayed in their cars Monday night and voted by reaching out the window.

Mt. Airy’s town council members stayed in their cars Monday night and voted by reaching out the window.

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Mt. Airy chills out for meeting due to COVID-19 exposure

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Like so many organizations amid a COVID-19 spike, Mt. Airy’s town hall is dealing with exposures and positive cases.    With a couple of important items on their Monday agenda, the town council decided to get creative for their meeting.
Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Eller (left) uses a nail gun to construct a judge’s bench while deputy Paul Jardine (right) holds the wood in place. The pair also constructed a witness stand to be used for superior court in the aquatic center.

Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Eller (left) uses a nail gun to construct a judge’s bench while deputy Paul Jardine (right) holds the wood in place. The pair also constructed a witness stand to be used for superior court in the aquatic center.

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Aquatic center will be alternate court venue

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   In the past, the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center has hosted dances, elections, parties and even funerals.
Photo courtesy of Department of Natural Resources

Photo courtesy of Department of Natural Resources

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Coyotes nabbed at Habersham County Airport

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Nine coyotes were caught at the Habersham County Airport in October.     Fixed Base Operation Manager Brenda Reed asked the airport commission to address the issue at last month’s regular monthly meeting on Nov. 2 after several coyote sightings at the airport, including during the day.
Jessica and Chris Gneiding took their little ones Anneliese (shown) and Lucas on the pedal cart at the Downtown Christmas event in Cornelia on Saturday.

Jessica and Chris Gneiding took their little ones Anneliese (shown) and Lucas on the pedal cart at the Downtown Christmas event in Cornelia on Saturday.

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Cornelia’s Christmas event shines in revamped downtown

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Christmas in Cornelia is officially changed forever. The city used to hold a Christmas event in the community house every year, but with COVID-19 restrictions, they spread the retooled event through downtown instead. The result was a festival that is here to stay.
Joel Alexander and daughter Laikyn channel the Grinch and his pal Max.

Joel Alexander and daughter Laikyn channel the Grinch and his pal Max.

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Habersham County celebrates with Christmas parade

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 4, 2020
Habersham County celebrated its annual Christmas parade Tuesday with a new tradition of holding it on Dec. 1 starting this year. There were Grinches and Santas abound throughout downtown as the county ushered in the holiday season with a bang in a year when so many events have been canceled.