The deadline for the Heritage Book has been extended to August 31. The book committee met on Thursday night to review the number of family histories and book orders received. Although we need more family histories to be submitted, the orders for books are below the publishers minimum for even printing the book. Habersham County originally encompassed Banks, Rabun, Lumpkin, Stephens and White counties and parts of Franklin and Jackson. If your ancestors were in Habersham County prior to 1850, they were pioneers, and you are entitled to submitting an additional 500 word article on the family for a total of 1000 words at no cost. Additional words are 10 cents each. Each article submitted is entitled to one photo FREE. Photos will be printed 2-1/2" wide (one column) and 1-3/4" high. (Information is outlined in the brochure.) A self-addressed, stamped envelope should be included in submitted articles with pictures. If you are interested in submitting an article and/or ordering a book, please send me your snail-mail address, and I will mail you a brochure of the guidelines. If you are interested in purchasing a book, the cost is $48.69 picked up in Habersham County or $52.69 (which includes $4.00 for shipping). Book orders with checks should be sent to: Habersham County Heritage Book P.O. Box 2643 Clarkesville, GA 30523 There will be no surplus copies printed. Only the number of pre-paid orders for books will be printed. So, if you want a book, the order must be submitted by the deadline of August 31. Habersham County was such an important center in early Georgia history, we need to have this area documented for future generations of its decendants to read and appreciate their heritage. Such a research tool is vital for future genealogists. Lynne in the beautiful northeast GA mountains [email protected]