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Theft is a crime of opportunity, with would-be thieves often taking the path of least resistance to obtain items belonging to others. Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell reminds the community to keep doors locked on vehicles and homes, even in well-populated, well-lit areas. “When we respond to a burglary or theft call, one of the first questions our deputies ask is, ‘Were the doors locked?’ and most of the time the answer is no,” Terrell said. To ensure the safety and security of our community, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office urges all residents to make a habit of locking their doors, both at home and in their vehicles. Consider doorbell cameras and other exterior security measures such as a porch gate, and motion sensor lighting. “Many thefts and break-ins within our area could have been prevented by simply securing doors and windows,” Terrell said. “Unlocked doors present easy targets for criminals looking for quick opportunities. Also, take a minute to place valuables out of sight.” Purses, electronics, and firearms are three main targets for would-be thieves and often are left unattended in unlocked vehicles. The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to develop a daily 9pm routine. At 9pm each night, check to make sure no valuables are in view in your vehicle and that the doors are locked. Also, check all exterior doors on your home and lock them. The “9pm routine”, created in 2017 by a sheriff’s office in Florida, is a nightly reminder to residents to remove valuables from their vehicles, lock their vehicle doors, lock the doors to their residences, turn on exterior lights, and activate all alarms and security systems.

Sweltering heat continues to take its toll on Habersham County and communities across Georgia. This year’s high temperatures also came with a lack of rain, with Habersham experiencing ab- normally…

There are a lot of ins and outs and interested parties when it comes to Habersham County’s budget. County leaders and the Board of Commissioners all have different ideas about how much money…

Habersham Central hosted a handful of area high schools this week for a padded football camp. The Raiders, Hart County, Morgan County and West Hall all took the field Tuesday and Wednesday morning to…

Out of a budget of thousands of line items that has been debated profusely over the month of June, Habersham County’s gymnastics program keeps being put in the spotlight. The program was enhanced in…

Law enforcement in Habersham County is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect believed to have broken into several buildings during the past last week. Cornelia Police Department is on the lookout for a white male suspect who allegedly broke into several of their downtown buildings between June 16th and June 21st.

Four people were injured Monday afternoon after a two-vehicle wreck on GA. 15 / Expressway 441 at Antioch Church Road. Habersham County Public Information Officer Rob Moore said the collision occurred in the GA. 15 south lanes after a vehicle traveled across GA. 15 north into the grassy area near North Cobb Road.

There are so many breakdowns in Habersham County’s budget process that it is hard to know where to begin. First and perhaps most importantly, this process should not be crammed into the final…

Four people were taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a wreck Monday, June 24, on Ga. 15 in Habersham County, according to authorities. This is a subscriber-exclusive story. Click the button below to select a plan and keep reading. If you are on the Basic subscription plan, you have...

If you’re ever in a room full of people and can’t seem to remember anyone’s name, you better hope Ric Wallace is there to get you out of the jam. Remembering names is a skill the current Habersham…

The Habersham County Animal Shelter has surpassed full capacity, and soon there will be no alternative but to euthanize unless more dogs and cats are adopted in the coming days. The current…

The Old Clarkesville Cemetery underwent a restoration project in the ten years I first visited. In the summer of 2014, I documented my first visit. I just went back a couple of weeks ago to see what they have done. The cemetery was initially the graveyard for the Clarkesville United...

Habersham County E-911 dispatchers began receiving calls at 12:17pm Monday afternoon reporting a two-vehicle wreck with injuries on Ga. 15/Expressway 441 at Antioch Church Road. The collision occurred in the southbound lanes of Ga. 15/Expressway 441, with one vehicle traveling across the northbound lanes of Ga. 15 into the grassy area near North Cobb Road. Debris covered lanes in both directions. Habersham County Emergency Services personnel used tools to remove both driver’s side doors on a passenger car to free that driver. That process took about 10 minutes. The two occupants of that car were taken by ambulance to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. Each of the two occupants of the compact car near South Cobb Road was taken by ambulance emergent to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating and additional details about the wreck and those involved should be obtained from that agency. A contractor for a local utility company was in the area and quickly secured the wreck scene and handled traffic control. “We cannot say enough good things about the assistance provided to us by the crew from Traffic Troopers,” said Habersham County Emergency Services Battalion Chief Jason Garrett. “Anthony White and Marvin Hinton, who were passing through while working in the area, were among the first on scene and secured it to prevent further collisions. They also ensured the safe flow of traffic, so we were able to utilize all our local personnel for patient care. They remained with us until the road was cleared and handled traffic efficiently and professionally.” Habersham County Emergency Services Engine 14, Engine 9, Med 9, Med 12, Med 2, Battalion 1, Captain 1, 801, and PIO responded, along with several units from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and its School Resource Officers section. The wreck was cleared about 1:20pm.

After more than two hours of arguing and trying to broker peace, Habersham County Chairman Ty Akins had seen enough. Akins unilaterally adjourned Monday night’s second budget meeting with…