Commission Chairman Bruce Harkness was surprised with the opportunity to ring the old courthouse bell after its unveiling. Plans are to set the mechanism so the bell can not be rung and damaged. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By Samantha SinclairHabersham County’s historic courthouse bell now has a new home near the entrance of the Habersham County Courthouse.While the celebration was shortened to just the ceremony due to rain, several — who U.S.
Lauren Bowers and Mandy Brock of Hangry’s Grill show hotdogs similar to those for the Red, White and Tunes hotdog eating contest. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, July 10, 2026
By Samantha SinclairRed, White and Tunes looks like the Fourth of July with its concert in the park followed by fireworks, but this year, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, another holiday tradition will be added — a hotdog eating contest.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Miller family watches the 20-minute-long fireworks display at the edge of Demorest Springs Park Saturday night during the finale of the city’s Glorious 4th. The annual full-day Fourth of July celebration included a parade marching through downtown, activities in the park and a concert.
Bobby York is related to at least nine Revolutionary War patriots. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, July 3, 2026
By Samantha SinclairBobby York has nine reasons to be full of pride on the Fourth of July.He is related to nine men who served our country during the Revolutionary War.“All of these men are farmers, or blacksmiths,” York said.
Johnny Mize swings the bat as he plays for the Rochester Redwings. Many historic photos from Mize’s career are available to view in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum. (File)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
By Landen ToddBaseball fans don’t have to travel far to slide into a bit of the sport’s history.Piedmont University offers the Johnny Mize Museum to give a taste of the Baseball Hall of Famer.
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McClain Investment Properties owns 10.74 acres, noted as Tax Map Number 078087A, which they requested rezoning from Agriculture to R-2 Multi-Family Residential to build a 34-lot single-family home subdivision. The request was denied by Demorest City Council in April. (Submitted)
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Brian Young smiles as he stands on the property that will be the new build site for eight or nine new Habitat homes. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
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TFS junior swimmer Harper Barrett swims during a practice at the TFS Natatorium on Thursday, July 9. (Landen Todd/Staff)
CHS cheer camper Everly Nicolson runs during a game of Duck, Duck, Goose during the cheer camp at the Raider Gymnasium on Wednesday, July 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Plots of land are ready to be used for the River Upward Sports Program at The River in Alto. (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.
