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14th Annual Duck Race for Literacy makes a big splash in Habersham County

Clarkesville · Clarkesville

14th Annual Duck Race for Literacy makes a big splash in Habersham County

The 14th Annual Volunteers for Literacy Duck Race brought excitement and community spirit to the Soque River in Clarkesville, Georgia, during the 2025 Mountain Laurel Festival held Saturday, May 17. The race started at 2 p.m. when nearly 3,000 rubber ducks took the plunge in a colorful and highly anticipated race to support literacy efforts throughout Habersham County. The event, now a cherished local tradition, raises essential funds for Vol…Read Article

Pauline Rosalee (Swafford) Thompson

Clarkesville · Clarkesville

Pauline Rosalee (Swafford) Thompson

Pauline Rosalee (Swafford) Thompson, 80, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on May 6, 2025. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens, 5495 Highway 197 South, Clarkesville, GA 30523. 706-754-6256 Read Article

Courthouse bell surfaces amid rumors and rescues

Clarkesville · Clarkesville

Courthouse bell surfaces amid rumors and rescues

The old Habersham County courthouse in Clarkesville has been reduced to a heap of rubble, but one of its oldest relics remains intact: a century-old brass bell. While rumors have swirled that the bell could be missing, Habersham located it earlier this week. Habersham County’s first courthouse, a wooden structure built in 1821 in Clarkesville, was replaced in 1832 by a two-story brick building. After being damaged by an explosion in 1898, it was…Read Article

Old courthouse demolition ahead of schedule

The old Habersham County courthouse building is coming down ahead of schedule, and in accordance with regulatory protocol, according to city officials. Clarkesville City Manager Keith Dickerson said the building could be brought to the ground by Friday, May 2, and that the entire site could be clear by the end of May. “The company seems to know what they’re doing,” Dickerson said. “We haven’t seen any issues, and we’re down there every day, a co…Air Quality · Clarkesville See the Story

Habersham Sheriff's Office to put on community car show

Car enthusiasts and community members looking to support a meaningful cause will have that opportunity on Saturday, April 5, at the Habersham County Fairgrounds near Clarkesville. The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is launching its first-ever Shop with a Hero Car & Bike Show, a fundraiser aimed at providing Christmas gifts for local children who might otherwise go without. The show welcomes all types of vehicles, including imports, muscle car…Clarkesville · Clarkesville Read Article

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