• Hannah Conley gets ready to try her Poly Juice drink as Faith Ross takes photos of the Potter-themed goodies placed before them as “Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets” plays. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    Hannah Conley gets ready to try her Poly Juice drink as Faith Ross takes photos of the Potter-themed goodies placed before them as “Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets” plays. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    After all this time

    Wednesday, September 23, 2026

    By Samantha SinclairOn Friday nights this fall, one Clarkesville shop becomes a magical gathering place.Coffee on the Corner has a Harry Potter-themed menu through the season, and is showing a movie from the series each Friday night leading up to Halloween.
  • Plans for the site include grocery, restaurant, retail, medical and assisted living facility options. (Kristen Adkinson/Staff)

    Plans for the site include grocery, restaurant, retail, medical and assisted living facility options. (Kristen Adkinson/Staff)

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    Cook arbitration, recommendations begin

    Friday, September 18, 2026

    By Samantha SinclairAs the annexation arbitration process moves forward, a report from the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission is already highlighting some recommendations.County Manager Tim Sims shared that the county received a Development of Regional Impact report dated Sept.
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    (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    Fun at the fair

    Wednesday, September 16, 2026

    The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair opened Friday night with all the thrills, food and fun it’s promised for over 50 years. A highlight was the new rides brought by Lisko Family Amusements. Above, Lilly Jones whips around the track as she rides the Louis’ Lagoon ride. The fair continues through Sept.
  • A plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the terrorist attacks rests in the flowers at the flag poles outside the train depot in Cornelia. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    A plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the terrorist attacks rests in the flowers at the flag poles outside the train depot in Cornelia. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    Remembering the unimaginable

    Friday, September 11, 2026

    By Samantha SinclairIt started like any other Tuesday at this time of year, until it wasn’t.In Habersham County, the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair had just completed its first weekend, and the United Way was preparing for its campaign kick-off dinner that night.Then, at 8:46 a.m.
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    Habersham Central High School senior Oaklee Jackson tries to get a different angle for a photo during a Raider Football game. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Wednesday, September 9, 2026

    By Hannah CaudellFor those who religiously attend Raider Football games at Raider Stadium, they’ve likely seen the work of the AVT pathway students on the scoreboard plenty of times.

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    The Habersham County Parks and Recreation parcels were split into zones for the project. Zones 3, 4, 6 and 7 are proposed for the LED lighting project. (Submitted)

    The Habersham County Parks and Recreation parcels were split into zones for the project. Zones 3, 4, 6 and 7 are proposed for the LED lighting project. (Submitted)

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    As Ken Franklin plays Taps, Dr. Ed Hendricks and Dana McCloud salute. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    As Ken Franklin plays Taps, Dr. Ed Hendricks and Dana McCloud salute. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    Wyatt Swain blows bubbles at the camera while waiting at a booth at last years Big Red Apple Festival. (File)

    Wyatt Swain blows bubbles at the camera while waiting at a booth at last years Big Red Apple Festival. (File)

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    Wednesday, September 23, 2026
    By Hannah CaudellOne of Habersham County’s biggest events is returning on Saturday, Sept. 26.
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    Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) catches the ball and takes it to the house during a high school football game between Habersham Central and Loganville at Red Devil Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) catches the ball and takes it to the house during a high school football game between Habersham Central and Loganville at Red Devil Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Raiders sail past Loganville 28-13

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    Wednesday, September 23, 2026
    By Landen ToddHabersham Central (2-2, 1-0) football topped region foe Loganville (2-2, 0-1) 28-13...
    Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus celebrates at Red Devil Stadium tonight. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus celebrates at Red Devil Stadium tonight. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Friday, September 18, 2026
    By Landen ToddHabersham Central (2-2) football topped region foe Loganville (2-2) 28-13 at Red...
    Habersham Central senior wide receiver KJ Murray (12) returns the kick off during a football game between Habersham Central and Monroe Area at the Purple Pit on Friday, Sept. 4. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Habersham Central senior wide receiver KJ Murray (12) returns the kick off during a football game between Habersham Central and Monroe Area at the Purple Pit on Friday, Sept. 4. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Raiders batten down the hatches for Loganville

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    Friday, September 18, 2026
    By Landen ToddThe Raiders are coming off the bye week and sail to Loganville to start region play...
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    Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff’s Department. (Carly Henderson/CNI News Service)

    Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff’s Department. (Carly Henderson/CNI News Service)

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    Two bodies found on Mount Yonah

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    Friday, September 11, 2026
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    Stephens County Hospital provides healthcare for Toccoa and surrounding North Georgia communities. (Submitted)

    Stephens County Hospital provides healthcare for Toccoa and surrounding North Georgia communities. (Submitted)

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    Stephens hospital joining Wellstar

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    Friday, September 4, 2026
    by Michael 0’HearnCNI News ServiceStephens County Hospital is partnering with Wellstar Health...
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