The Northeast Georgian, Cornelia, Georgia

Peter Adams, a North Georgia Technical College 2018 graduate, won the silver medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference hosted in Louisville, Kentucky. There were various competitions during Adams’ weeklong venture, which...

Building a house to create a home

Jim Butterworth still remembers watching the hit that changed Devon Gales life. “I was there that day – you could kind of just see it when it happened,” Butterworth said. “You could tell that something was not right.” On Oct. 3, 2015, Southern...

CULTURES MERGE, CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE

The Wat Lao Buddha Sattha Dhamma Inc. hosted an Independence Day celebration fundraiser, open to the community July 7. The day consisted of plenty of Laotian food, singing and dancing, which lasted until the evening at the cultural center. Shown are...

PERFECTLY PATRIOTIC

Thousands of Habersham Countians and visitors alike were feeling perfectly patriotic Wednesday, July 4, during the city of Demorest’s annual Glorious Fourth of July Celebration, held in and around downtown. The day began with the traditional parade...

Largest American flag in county raised

Stars and stripes of monumental proportions can now be seen in Alto from near and far. As you drive by Anderson Village along state Route 365, a 20-foot by 38-foot American flag waves for those who travel north and south on the highway. Around 50...

Community turns out for Historical Society’s ‘An Introduction to Juneteenth’

The Habersham County Historical Society held Saturday, June 23, its premiere bicentennial event, “An Introduction to Juneteenth,” at the historic Daes Chapel, Clarkesville. Dozens of Habersham Countians and guests enjoyed an afternoon of...

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Habersham County officials respond to recent Baldwin notice of choice to end automatic aid

Discussion surrounding the city of Baldwin’s decision to end its automatic-aid agreement with Habersham County has become, in a matter of speaking, “he said, she said.”

By CHRISTINA SANTEE

BALDWIN FIRES BACK

The city of Baldwin has returned fire, pointing the finger back at Habersham County government.

By CHRISTINA SANTEE

Demorest hires CCR to monitor water quality

The Demorest City Council has approved hiring CCR Environmental Inc. to handle water quality monitoring and biological and habitat monitoring for the city.

By ERIC PEREIRA

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First Baptist Church, Cornelia, GA held Mosaic Arts Camp this week, June 18-22, where they welcomed several hundred kids to participate in several different activities including pottery, music, pho

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Lady Raiders host pair of preseason scrimmages

Under a cloudless sky with the sun beaming down Tuesday afternoon, the Habersham Central High School Lady Raiders took to the softball diamond as they hosted a pair of summer league scrimmages agai

Alda Ann Cunningham first woman to be inducted into Habersham Ring of Honor

While the coaches and players that make up a team are generally the recipients of the attention and accolades that are generated, sometimes the people behind the scenes are more deserving.

Chosewood 10th at USATF Championship

While he is barely out of the infancy of his track and field career, Habersham County’s Brad Chosewood is already making a name for himself in the sport after placing 10th in the USATF (United Stat