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Patrick and Katherine Ledford have been together since trading glances in the Habersham Central High School parking lot.

Patrick and Katherine Ledford have been together since trading glances in the Habersham Central High School parking lot.

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ROMANCE IN HABERSHAM: Cupid strikes in school parking lot

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 13, 2020
   Patrick Ledford knew the moment he was struck by Cupid’s arrow.    Even though he went through middle and high school with Katherine Turner and shared several friends, the two Habersham County natives payed each other no mind for many years.
John and Rachel Loudermilk were overjoyed when they announced they were having a baby.

John and Rachel Loudermilk were overjoyed when they announced they were having a baby.

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ROMANCE IN HABERSHAM: Husband praised 'a mother's heart'

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
   Rachel Loudermilk married young, but she already knew she wanted to be a mom.    She was 19 when she and her husband John tied the knot, and the Clarkesville residents have been together six years now.
The Regional African American Museum was founded as a nonprofit organization in 2010 to preserve the rich cultural heritage of communities who attended The Cornelia Regional Colored High School on Elrod Street in Cornelia (pictured above, circa 1959); an “equalization,” separate-and-unequal, school. It was built and maintained by Boards of Education in Banks, Habersham, Rabun and White Counties from 1955-1966.

The Regional African American Museum was founded as a nonprofit organization in 2010 to preserve the rich cultural heritage of communities who attended The Cornelia Regional Colored High School on Elrod Street in Cornelia (pictured above, circa 1959); an “equalization,” separate-and-unequal, school. It was built and maintained by Boards of Education in Banks, Habersham, Rabun and White Counties from 1955-1966.

African American history: Education and devotion

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2020
This article, part two of four, is based on materials in the 20 exhibition panels of the Regional African American Museum [RAAM] and the recent publication by the Habersham Historical Society [HCHS], Habersham200: New Thoughts of Old Things (A Brief History 1818-2018).
Census recruiter Ray Nix said Habersham County appears to be below its “peak ops” for staffing.

Census recruiter Ray Nix said Habersham County appears to be below its “peak ops” for staffing.

Census raises hourly pay for workers to $19

Eric Pereira
Thursday, February 13, 2020
   Members of the Complete Count Committee were surprised to see the hourly wage increase to $19 while they were discussing the need for employment at their Tuesday meeting. It had been raised from $17 per hour.
Ben Porterfield, who spent much of his childhood in Clarkesville, recently sold his software company to Google for $2.6 billion.

Ben Porterfield, who spent much of his childhood in Clarkesville, recently sold his software company to Google for $2.6 billion.

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Clarkesville native strikes gold with business software company

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 13, 2020
   If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s what they tell you when you are young.    Ben Porterfield made this simple philosophy worth billions.    Porterfield and his partner Lloyd Tabb sold their software company – Looker – to Google for $2.
Motorists try to help each other during the icy conditions Saturday on Level Grove Road. Snow fell quickly around lunchtime while many drivers were out doing their weekend errands, causing many minor accidents.

Motorists try to help each other during the icy conditions Saturday on Level Grove Road. Snow fell quickly around lunchtime while many drivers were out doing their weekend errands, causing many minor accidents.

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Weather whacks Habersham County with floods, snow

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
   From flooding rain to snow and back again, Habersham County has seen its share of miserable weather over the last week.
At a family photo shoot in November, Sam Tolbert wanted to have his photo made in his Clarkesville cap. “I think his smile says it all,” said longtime friend Lane Gresham.

At a family photo shoot in November, Sam Tolbert wanted to have his photo made in his Clarkesville cap. “I think his smile says it all,” said longtime friend Lane Gresham.

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Family, friends recall 'Mr. Clarkesville' fondly

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
   Sam Tolbert passed away Feb. 5, but he left behind an indelible legacy of service and contributions to his community.
County Vice Chair Natalie Crawford has been on the commission since 2013.

County Vice Chair Natalie Crawford has been on the commission since 2013.

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Crawford set to run for third term on county commission

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
   Habersham County Commissioner and Vice Chairman Natalie Crawford announced Friday she will run for a third term on the county commission.    “Representing and serving the citizens of Habersham is one of my greatest passions,” Crawford said.
Attendance winners for January were honored at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Education meeting, including double winners for student and faculty attendance Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, represented by Principal Connie Franklin (left), and Baldwin Elementary, represented by Principal Rodney Long. The most improved attendance award went to Woodville Elementary, represented by Susan Davis (right).

Attendance winners for January were honored at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Education meeting, including double winners for student and faculty attendance Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, represented by Principal Connie Franklin (left), and Baldwin Elementary, represented by Principal Rodney Long. The most improved attendance award went to Woodville Elementary, represented by Susan Davis (right).

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Superintendent touts Habersham schools' accomplishments

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
   Superintendent Matthew Cooper had a lot to celebrate Monday night.