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A Soldier's Final Prayer
He was a young Army soldier from Texas facing death in the jungles of Vietnam. The following is an excerpt from the book “Love & Duty” written by Col. Ben & Anne Purcell (1992, St. Martin’s Press). Purcell was aboard a helicopter that crashed in a cemetery near Quang Tri City on Feb. 8, 1968. Five others were also on board, including Pvt. James E. George, Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas. George was severely burned when he returned to the downed aircraft to retrieve his weapon. What follows is Col. Purcell’s account of the young soldier’s final moments.
Anonymous Donor Rescues Meals on Wheels Program
When the Habersham County Senior Center's funding dried up two months before the end of the fiscal year, an anonymous donor stepped forward to save the program. The donor, who has asked to remain anonymous, delivered a check to the center's director, Kathy Holcomb, last week to ensure that no county senior citizen goes without a meal before the new funding cycle begins on July 1.
Tony Brock: Legendary rock drummer now calls Northeast Georgia home
With over half a century under his belt of playing for audiences around the globe, Tony Brock has cemented his status as a rock-and-roll legend. The British star, singer, songwriter, and most notably, drummer certainly deserves to trade his drumsticks for a fishing pole to relax on the Chattahoochee River, but propping his feet up seems far from his plans.
Wanted: Help Locate Fugitive Keller
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help for any information that may lead to the arrest of Joel Eugene Keller, 38, of Toccoa. Keller was released after being granted bond for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. As part of his bond conditions, he was placed on an electronic GPS monitoring device.
Heavy police presence near Rabun County High School alarms residents
Passersby near Rabun County High School Wednesday afternoon grew alarmed when they saw a heavy police presence on GA 15/US 441. A video circulating on social media showed multiple patrol vehicles with lights running, stopping a vehicle south of the school zone.
GSP: Driver charged after rear-ending motorcycles near Clayton
State troopers charged a Winder man after they say he rear-ended two motorcycles near Clayton Wednesday morning, seriously injuring one of the bikers. According to the Georgia State Patrol’s preliminary investigation, 27-year-old Romello Wilborne was driving a Dodge Charger north on GA 15/US 441 behind the motorcycles. Troopers say he was following too closely and struck them in the rear with the front of his vehicle.
Fatal Crash: 79-Year-Old Pilot Dies in White County Ultra-Light Accident
A 79-year-old Cleveland man was killed early Monday in an ultra-light plane crash at the Mountain Airpark, officials say. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the private airfield in southern White County at 8:42 a.m. on May 20.
Social media post investigated, no school threat
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office says there is "no valid threat" to any of the schools in the county after investigating a disturbing social media post. On May 17, the sheriff’s office said it received notification of a post that “mentioned a school and contained concerning language.”
Convicted felon’s Athens home raided, 6 guns seized
A convicted felon from Athens has had six guns seized from his home, according to Athens police. The guns were seized on May 17 after a search of the apartment. The search was in connection to a reckless conduct incident police say was reported to them on May 12, where a weapon was fired in a complex on Rolling Ridge Apartments. Police used video footage from the apartment complex to help locate the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Demetrius Lumpkin.
Habersham County Gang Investigation: Multiple Arrests
A multi-agency gang investigation in Habersham County has resulted in the arrests of seven criminal street gang members and associates, the GBI says. The arrests span several Northeast Georgia counties and Western North Carolina.
Athens’ new hockey team gets rockin’ name
It 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.
Auroras Light Up North Georgia: A Rare and Stunning Sight
For the first time since October 2003, a severe solar storm brought auroras to North Georgia. Since Friday night, Now Habersham readers have been sharing photos of the beautiful aurora display across Georgia and the continental United States. The lights, which you normally must travel to Alaska, Iceland, or other far northern regions to see, reached as far south as the Mexico border in Texas on May 9th.
Pets die in Habersham County house fire
Emergency personnel say two family pets died in a house fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon north of Clarkesville. Units responded to 127 Lone Wolf Way off Hollywood Highway at about 2:50 p.m. According to Habersham County Emergency Services, the residents were out of the house by the time emergency personnel arrived but were unable to get all of their pets out.
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