Ivan Duran steers his car to the finish line to win the electric car race. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
By Samantha SinclairThe Clarkesville Kids Car Show brought about 300 kids out on Saturday to show off their rides and meet people in the community, including first responders.
Jake McGahee speaks to Troop 5 during his final Scoutmaster Minute at the May Court of Honor on May 5. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, June 19, 2026
By Samantha SinclairTypically, Jake McGahee uses his Scoutmaster Minute during the May Court of Honor to talk about the voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones.On May 5, he shared a different message. He was stepping down from leading Clarkesville’s Troop 5 as Scoutmaster.
Mary Louise Berghal sits on the front porch of Acoa, an old plantation house in Habersham County that was built in 1834. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Hannah CaudellIn a remote corner of Habersham County, one house has stood the test of time.It’s called Acoa, meaning “falling water” in the native Cherokee language.
Father Jose Raul DeLeon shares a message with worshippers on Saturday during the evening Mass at St. Dominic Chapel, where worshippers often fill the chapel and spill into the hallway to hear a weekly message spoken in Spanish. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Friday, June 12, 2026
By Hannah CaudellWhat was once the old Cornelia Elementary School and South Habersham Sixth Grade Academy is now becoming a thriving community in Cornelia for many who practice the Catholic faith.The St.
(Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Cornelia celebrated 100 years of the Big Red Apple with a day full of fun on Saturday in Donald Anderson Park. Above, Jamie Buice poses in victory with his pie after Gloria Gembe of Lolita Bakery announces him as the winner of the Apple Pie Eating Contest sponsored by the bakery.
Kristen Adkinson/Staff
North Georgia Technical College took part in an articulation agreements to expand access to students who wish to pursue a four-year degree. The Technical College System of Georgia has recently announced an articulation agreement with Life University. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Rep. Victor Anderson, Sen. Bo Hatchett
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Raider soccer camper James Keane dribbles the ball during the Raider Soccer Academy Camp at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy on Friday, June 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)
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Habersham Central basketball players work on drills during a basketball practice at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Monday, June 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)
Election 2026
Election 2026
Rep. Victor Anderson
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.
