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.
Sean Mathis’ 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is the car that started it all at Miles Through Time Automotive Museum. His Pop, Truman Mathis, used to own the car that now is on display for everyone to see as part of the collection at the museum. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Friday, June 26, 2026
By Callie CuevaEvery car in the Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has a story, but how the museum came to be may be the most interesting story of all. For founder Sean Mathis, the car museum isn’t a personal collection, but a community project.
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FLOST collections will be divided between Habersham County and its cities, with percentages calculated to provide equal millage rate rollbacks. (Kristen Adkinson and Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
The old courthouse bell waits to be unveiled at the Habersham County Courthouse. It was restored by Ammons Grave Restoration. (Submitted)
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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)
Hurricane swimmer Brody Kastner in action during the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association State Qualifying Meet on Friday, June 26 at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center. (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.
