Measles continues – Elimination in jeopardy

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has now served as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for 10 months. This comes 25 years after the U.S. declared measles elimination. However, in less than a year, we are at risk of losing this significant public health achievement.

Young Harris College students present at medieval renaissance conference

YOUNG HARRIS, GA  Students representing Young Harris College presented at the 37th University of Virginia-Wise Medieval Renaissance Conference, recently, speaking on a variety of research topics related to medieval and Renaissance periods. Five students spoke at the academic conference in Wise, VA.

Christmas at the Museum: Two events featuring author and artist Jan Walker

DEMOREST, GA - Piedmont University is pleased to announce Christmas at the Museum: Jan Walker’s The Kingdom of Neep, an exhibition celebrating local artist and educator Jan Walker. The show will be on view Nov. 20 through Dec. 10 at the Piedmont University Art Museum in downtown Demorest.

Gober of Clarkesville graduates with Bachelor of Arts from Berea College

BEREA, KY -- Julian Gober of Clarkesville, Ga., received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berea College, conferred on May 15. Berea College, the first interracial and coeducational college in the South, focuses on learning, labor, and service.

A Grave Affair – Historic Cemetery Walk coming this November

The Towns County Historical Society is bringing history to life this November with its upcoming event, A Grave Affair at Osborn Cemetery.

Georgia Heart Institute in Blairsville launches area’s first and only cardiac PET machine

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — People in the North Georgia mountains seeking health care for their hearts can now access advanced cardiac imaging services close to home – without traveling to Atlanta or Gainesville.

Truett McConnell ranked among safest college campuses in Georgia, nation

CLEVELAND, Ga. – Niche’s 2026 Safest College Campuses report ranked Truett McConnell University (TMU) as the third Safest College Campus in Georgia and 56th out of 1,560 colleges nationwide.

Miss Magnolia is a bawdy, side-splitting, fun fest

“A fantastic show!” That’s according to Leslie Kimbell, author of the “Four Old Broads” comedy series, and herself a resident of Northeast Georgia.

TFS senior captures ‘Spirit of Twin Rivers Challenge’

The Twin Rivers Challenge Art Contest once again became a class project for Tallulah Falls School art students.

TMU parts ways with Caner

Truett McConnell University has officially parted ways with former TMU President Emir Caner. Newly named Interim President Dr. John Yarbrough informed media representatives during a press conference on Friday, Sept. 26, that the Board of Trustees decided Caner should separate from the school.