Area News

Flooding returns to South Main Street in Cleveland

On Wednesday afternoon, Cleveland experienced déjà vu as parts of South Main Street were submerged once more due to heavy rainfall. The flooding wasn’t ...

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Cleveland Council posthumously names Judy Lovell as Official City Historian

On Monday evening, the Cleveland City Council adopted a proclamation designating the late Judy Davidson Lovell as the City of Cleveland, Georgia’s Official Historian, ...

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Fire crews quickly contain Cleveland house fire

Tuesday night, a fire broke out in the toilet of a Cleveland family’s home on Bonnie Pearl Lane, but they and their pets managed ...

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Cleveland Council denies motel extended stay variance requests

Regulations pertaining to employment and the maximum number of days that an individual may remain in a hotel or motel in the city are ...

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Dogs of Summer Pet Pageant returns to Habersham, raising funds for animal shelter 

Put Westminster out of your mind. Hollywood is forgotten. Under the broad skies of Habersham County, rather than in bright spotlights or glossy magazines, ...

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Cornelia to host housing symposium on future development needs

City officials are holding a special symposium on Tuesday, September 23 to invite the public to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Cornelia’s housing ...

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Cleveland Council votes to keep 5.056 millage rate, Mayor Turner opposes

On Thursday afternoon, the Cleveland City Council decided to keep the city’s current tax millage rate of 5.056 mills, which would result in a ...

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Week One scores & recaps

The 2025 season got off to a fantastic start. Below are the results and specifics of every local match. East Hall 42, Banks County ...

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Senior Center needs volunteers to support meals on wheels, transportation

Seniors depend on the Habersham County Senior Center every day for social support and basic necessities. Leaders say that finding enough volunteers to meet ...

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Habersham commission narrowly adopts millage rate

On Monday, the Habersham County commissioners adopted the 2025 county millage rate by a vote of 3 to 2. The general fund, hospital bond, ...

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