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.
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.
Dr. Michele Shirley
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners approved a total millage rate of 22.791 mills Monday night. Using standard exemptions on the average $350,000 home, a total of $3,147.39 is estimated to be paid in taxes using this rate. That is broken down to $1,551.26 for the county’s General Fund, $1,248.62 for the school system, $155.96 to go toward the Hospital Bond Fund and $191.54 for Emergency Medical Services. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
Lisa Urbano and Carma Parrish look at pieces as they read informational cards about John Kollock. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
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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)
Habersham Central rising senior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) makes a big time run during a scrimmage at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, June 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)
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)
Emir Caner was Truett McConnell University’s president for 17 years. He separated from TMU in September 2025. (File)
Election 2026
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.
