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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.
Taylor Pass plays trumpet in time with the other wind ensemble players during band practice on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Friday, July 31, 2026
by Hannah Caudell and Noah AnsleyIt’s a new era for the Habersham Central Band of Blue, with a brand new show and a veteran band director.
Sid Porter poses for a photo at Vintage Sound Studio in Clarkesville. (Noah Ansley/Staff)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Noah AnsleySid Porter wants the whole world to know he loves his wife. He even wrote a song about it.Porter, a local musician, released a song titled “Love You” on June 21 in honor of his 18th wedding anniversary with his wife Danielle.
Station 5’s Brandon Whitney, Keith Borton, Kayden Harper, Tyler Downs and Kyle Cash continue working as station renovations near completion. (Noah Ansley/Staff)
Friday, July 24, 2026
By Noah AnsleyThe final touches on renovations at the fire station in Demorest are almost complete.“A couple of more weeks of organizing and straightening things up,” said Jeffrey Adams, Director of Emergency Services, on the timeline of Station 5.
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Juanita Broom, right, smiles at Christine Hopkinson as they do a resistance band workout during the wellness retreat at Glen-Ella Springs Inn and Restaurant. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
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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)
Habersham Central rising senior Kayla Stevens prepares to hit the ball during the scrimmage between Banks County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Tuesday, July 21. (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.
