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Hockey · Habersham CountyIt was a battle of the bands (sort of) and the B-52’s won. With over 8,000 votes cast, fans chose Rock Lobsters as the name of Athen’s new hockey team.
Local artists suggested the name inspired by one of the B-52’s most popular tunes. It beat out Classic City Panic, inspired by another Athens band, Widespread Panic.
‘Rock Lobsters’ won by 565 votes.
“From the start, we knew we wanted a name that encapsulates the unique energy and spirit of Athen…See the Story
Athens' new hockey team gets rockin' name
Habersham County · Habersham CountyThe 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival is fast approaching, and the city of Clarkesville is preparing for the big event. The festival opens on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m., and will include a parade, family activities, and plenty of food to choose from.
The parade is hosted by the Clarkesville Lions Club, and begins at 10 a.m. The rest of the day will be filled with music, food, and family activities on the square.
(Credit: City of Clarkesville…See the Story
Clarkesville's 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival returns May 18
Habersham County · Habersham CountyVoters across the state have one more day to vote early ahead of the May 21 primary election. Friday is the last day for early voting. The South Precinct in Cornelia and the North Precinct in Clarkesville will be open Friday May 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voters to cast a ballot.
Voters were still casting ballots at both precincts Thursday afternoon. As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, 91 votes had been cast at the South Precinct during the day. T…See the Story
Last day of early voting on Friday
Habersham County · Habersham CountyAn SUV driver was transported to the hospital after she was involved in a wreck with a work truck north of Clarkesville.
Habersham County Emergency Services responded to the crash on Ben Jones Road at Kings Bridge Way around 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16.
The injured driver was traveling in a Ford Edge. First responders on the scene say she sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, passengers, and a dog in the Ford F-250 were unharmed.
The …See the Story
Driver transported to hospital after wreck north of Clarkesville
Habersham County · Habersham CountyCline David Grier, age 71, of Bremen, Georgia, formerly of Habersham County, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Born on September 21, 1952, in Atlanta, he was a son of the late Otis and Lorraine Gilstrap Grier. Mr. Grier was a United States Army Veteran who served during Vietnam and retired from Fieldale after 45 years of service. He loved his family, especially his grandkids and dog, Chewy, and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include…See the Story
Cline David Grier
Soccer · Habersham CountyThe 2024 season was marked with many incredible moments for Habersham Central High School’s varsity girls soccer team and many of those were acknowledged Saturday at the squad’s end of season awards banquet.
Members from the junior varsity and varsity teams were honored on the night with coaches recounting bits and pieces of their respective team’s campaign.
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Lady Raiders coach Jeff LaBarbera lauded his players, bringing each up to the fr…See the Story
Lady Raiders soccer honors players at end-of-season awards banquet
Habersham County · Habersham CountyPiedmont Bank customers will soon do business under a different name. The parent company, Piedmont Bancorp, is merging with United Bankshares.
The two financial institutions announced this week they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. A news release said United will acquire Piedmont. The merger will combine the two companies and strengthen United’s position as the 39th largest banking company in the U.S. based on market capitalizati…See the Story
United Bankshares to acquire Piedmont Bank
Demorest · DemorestMary Ivester Rohletter, 95, formerly of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on May 13, 2024.
Mrs. Rohletter was born in Hollywood, Georgia, on July 6, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Lamar and Lila Ivester and was the last remaining member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ray H. Rohletter, her brothers, Archie Ivester, VanNess Ivester, Lamar Ivester, Jr., and her sisters, Genieva Ivester McCurry an…See the Story