Asher June Black and Ada Plum were excited to see they were in Davina Presley’s class when Plum entered the classroom on the first day at Level Grove Elementary. The girls chatted as they colored. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOn Aug. 7, Habersham County students shouldered backpacks and headed to class for their first day back to school.For many students and teachers alike, it was a day of firsts.
Alto Chief Financial Officer Lisa Turner discusses insurance numbers with council members during the town’s Tuesday night work session. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
by Hannah CaudellAlto’s Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize an update to the town’s total road mileage with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
Assistant Superintendent David Leenman speaks before the Board of Education Monday night to talk about the first day of school at the secondary level. During Thursday’s work session, Leenman presented quotes the school system received for a 500 Chromebook purchase. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Monday, August 10, 2026
By Hannah CaudellMany Habersham County students are about to get brand new Chromebooks.On Monday night, the Habersham County Board of Education voted unanimously to purchase 500 new Chromebooks through Princeton IT Services Inc.
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Friday, August 7, 2026
Students are returning for the first day of classes at Habersham County Schools today, Friday, Aug. 7. This week, schools held open houses where students and parents could meet the teachers, fill out important paperwork and learn more about the upcoming school year.
Dr. Stuart Sanders stands the plethora of equipment now available in the Rehabilitation and Orthopedics Complex at NGMC Habersham. When he started the rehabilitation program, it had only three pieces of equipment. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
By Samantha SinclairDr. Stuart Sanders is known as the country doctor who does cardiac rehab.The internal medicine physician started the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program at the hospital in Demorest 40 years ago — one the first in the nation.
Connie Barrow hands a retired flag to Gene Griffith at the luncheon. Griffith is a U.S. Marine who was wounded in Korea. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
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Council President Stewart Swanson (right) congratulates Michele Quintal (center) after the ceremony with Jessica Barnett. Barnett is the Scoutmaster for Troop 5231 in Snellville. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
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Habersham Central sophomore running back Braiden Shook (0) runs during a football scrimmage between Habersham Central and Lumpkin County at Cottrell Field on Friday, Aug. 7. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Habersham Central outfielder Sydney McCalmon (23) slides in safely during the softball game between Habersham Central and Commerce at American Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Habersham Central infielder Oaklee Jackson (5), left, throws the ball during the softball game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Monday, Aug. 3. (Landen Todd/Staff)
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Emir Caner was Truett McConnell University’s president for 17 years. He separated from TMU in September 2025. (File)
Mayor Barrie Aycock's last Clarkesville City Council meeting was Dec. 8, 2025. Aycock was elected to the Clarkesville City Council in 2013, with her term starting in January 2014. She resigned in January 2016 to run for mayor in a special election, and began her term as mayor in March 2016.
