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Vice Chair Haban resigns from school board

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rabun County Board of Education Vice Chairman Curt Haban has resigned suddenly from Post 1 after serving for 12 years. Haban submitted his resignation via email on July 22 to Superintendent Dr. April Childers and board members.
Matthew Osborne/The Northeast Georgian. Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told Habersham County commissioners recently that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

Matthew Osborne/The Northeast Georgian. Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told Habersham County commissioners recently that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

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Officials moving 365 safety to front burner

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Local officials began conversations immediately after the July 16 fatal crash on Highway 365 that killed a Hall County deputy’s entire family. The driver of the Corvette that hit the car containing Avonlea Holtzclaw of Dahlonega and her two children was traveling more than 150 mph near Mt.

26th Dillard Bluegrass Festival Aug. 4, 5

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
It’s that time of year for the 26th Dillard Bluegrass Festival and it comes to Dillard Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Dillard City Hall Fairgrounds, 892 Franklin Street, Dillard.

Passport Day at the Rabun County Library

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Passport Acceptance Agent, Holly E. Henry-Perry will be available at the Rabun County Public Library, Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon to accept all new and renewal passport applications. Application forms will be available on site.
Submitted photo. Some of the solider statues are shown here at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice.

Submitted photo. Some of the solider statues are shown here at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice.

Korean War: 70th anniversary of Korean Armistice

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Today, July 27, 2023, is the 70th anniversary of Korean Armistice and is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. On July 27, 1953, North Korea and South Korea signed the Korean Armistice Agreement.