News

Portrait of Teddy Bone

Portrait of Teddy Bone

Exclusive Subscriber Content

DUI suspect charged with vehicular homicide

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, July 11, 2024
   The allegedly-impaired driver from the River Point Community Church van crash has been charged with vehicular homicide and released on bail.    Barry Thomas Clark, 64, of Hartwell was first arrested on June 29, the day of the crash at Highway 365 and Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway.
Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench, Dean Swanson, retired Sen. John Foster, Don Higgins and Ken Schubring cut ribbon to celebrate the airport’s new runway Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench, Dean Swanson, retired Sen. John Foster, Don Higgins and Ken Schubring cut ribbon to celebrate the airport’s new runway Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Leaders fete airport runway project

Brian Wellmeier
Thursday, July 11, 2024
   Nearly 50 people lined the tarmac at the Habersham County Airport Tuesday for a ribbon cutting ceremony – tying the knot on a month-long project that saw the repaving of its 5,500-foot runway.
Bryant Tench plays for folks at the Clarkesville gazebo during a recent concert. SUBMITTED

Bryant Tench plays for folks at the Clarkesville gazebo during a recent concert. SUBMITTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

‘Joy when inspiration strikes’

Julianne Akers
Sunday, July 7, 2024
   When Bryant Tench tries to think of what got him interested in music, a lot of things come to mind. Maybe it's messing around with his grandmothers’ piano or joining a band in high school.
UNSPLASH PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

UNSPLASH PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Demorest riding the waves of water issues

Matthew Osborne
Sunday, July 7, 2024
   Water is foremost on the mind of Demorest leaders as they try to work through multiple issues regarding their distribution system.    City Manager Mark Musselwhite said Tuesday that the hot weather has led to massive increases in water usage during June.
DAV Commander and Honor Guard member Jim Morgan presents the flag wearing white gloves. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

DAV Commander and Honor Guard member Jim Morgan presents the flag wearing white gloves. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Respect for the flag

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   With Fourth of July on the horizon, store shelves are filled with American themed napkins, paper plates and other flag-themed regalia, but local veterans say this is not always the proper way to show your patriotism.
A church van rests in the northbound turn lane from Highway 365 to Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway following Saturday afternoon’s wreck. HABERSHAM COUNTY/ Submitted

A church van rests in the northbound turn lane from Highway 365 to Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway following Saturday afternoon’s wreck. HABERSHAM COUNTY/ Submitted

Exclusive Subscriber Content

‘Worldwide’ prayers bolster church after tragedy

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   The River Point Community Church is pulling together to heal after an alleged DUI driver crashed into their church van and sent seven children to various hospitals Saturday.    “We are taking it moment by moment,” River Point Pastor Kevin Mangum said.
Samantha and Sergio Andres watch their kids Linda and Kylah devour watermelon at Baldwin’s Pit Nic Saturday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Samantha and Sergio Andres watch their kids Linda and Kylah devour watermelon at Baldwin’s Pit Nic Saturday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Baldwin gets early jump on Fourth of July fun

Brian Wellmeier
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   Hundreds of people came out Saturday for Baldwin’s second-ever Pit Nic – a pre Fourth of July celebration of food, fun and fireworks – entirely funded by local businesses.