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Classical music will fill the Piedmont University Chapel later this month as the university's Conservatory of Music begins its new season with a free community concert. The Piedmont University Camerata, the university's resident ensemble, will perform Sunday, August 30, at 3 p.m. at the Piedmont University Chapel in Demorest. The concert will feature Piedmont University's Artists-in-Residence Heather Baird-Strachan and Rachael Fischer on violin, Scott Garrett on viola, Ismail

Members of the Grant-Reeves Veterans Honor Guard were recognized by the Board of Commissioners for their service. The Habersham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved approximately $50.2 million in bonds to move construction of the county's new jail forward during Monday night's meeting, while commissioners also denied a proposed go-kart track following opposition from area residents. The $50.2 million bond resolution was one of the most significant items consider

The Celebration of Life for Yaretzi Romero Cantu Torres On August 23 at 6 p.m. at Raider Stadium. (Invitation Facebook) Pink will fill the stands at Raider Stadium Sunday evening, August 23, as family, friends, teammates and members of the Habersham County community come together to remember the life of 15-year-old Yaretzi Adelaida Romero Cantu Torres. A Celebration of Life for the Habersham Central High School sophomore and varsity soccer player will begin at 6 p.m. Yaretzi'

A little more color is coming to downtown as a new beautification project gets underway Monday, August 17. A section of Monroe Street on the square will be closed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday while an artist begins installing the first of three colorful crosswalk murals planned for the area. The project features a vibrant turquoise background accented with greenery and pink and white Mountain Laurel flowers. Three coordinating designs are planned, with Crosswalk C schedule

Photo: Habersham County Sheriff's Office After more than eight years of service, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K9 Roxy is getting a well-earned retirement—and the community is invited to help celebrate her. A drop-in retirement reception honoring the Explosives Ordnance Detection K9 (E.O.D.) will be held Thursday, August 27, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room/County Commission Meeting Room at the Habersham County Courthouse in Clarkesville. Roxy has served wi

Habersham County residents will have an opportunity to put faces with the names and departments that serve their community during an upcoming Meet Your Government event. The county will host the event on Tuesday, September 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Habersham County Aquatic Center. Rather than a formal government meeting, the evening is designed to provide a relaxed and welcoming setting where residents can meet county representatives and employees, ask questions, and learn

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will have a full agenda Monday evening, with approximately $50.2 million in general obligation bonds, a proposed go-kart and remote-control-car racing track, airport agreements, grants and annexation matters among the issues scheduled for consideration. The Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 17, at 6 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room of the Habersham County Courthouse, located at 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville. One o

Classic cars, community fellowship and a good cause will come together at Pitts Park as Purpose Church continues its monthly “Cruise In With a Purpose.” The community car show is held on the second Friday of each month from April through October at Pitts Park, located at 221 Sam Pitts Creek in Clarkesville. The event gives car enthusiasts a chance to show off their vehicles while giving families and spectators an opportunity to spend an afternoon enjoying some impressive ride

The Habersham County Board of Education will meet tonight, Monday, August 11, at 6 p.m., with technology purchases, personnel recommendations, employee leave policy, and recognition of outstanding service among the items on the agenda. One of the significant business items before the board will be a request to approve the purchase of 500 new Chromebooks. The agenda does not specify the proposed cost of the purchase. Board members will also consider personnel recommendations a

Where do you want your business to be a year from now—and do you have a plan for getting there? The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is offering business owners an opportunity to take a closer look at that question during an upcoming webinar, “Improved Planning = Improved Profit.” The live online program will be held Thursday, August 20, from noon until 1 p.m. and is designed to help business owners develop strategies that can strengthen their companies

The Habersham County Airport Commission will meet Tuesday, August 11, to discuss several items related to airport operations, development, and future planning. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room on the third floor of the Habersham County Administration Building, located at 130 Jacob's Way in Clarkesville. Following the call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and public comment period, commissioners are expected to approve the minu

Jim Morgan, American Legion Post 84 Commander, Amanda Doughty DAV Chapter 15 Commander, and Cole Cleiman, WCHM 94.3FM Habersham County paused Friday to honor some of the men and women who have sacrificed greatly in service to the United States during a special Purple Heart Day Recognition BBQ Luncheon. The event was held Friday, August 7, at noon at Habersham EMC Headquarters in Clarkesville and was hosted by the Habersham County Board of Commissioners. Habersham County Commi