The Northeast Georgian, Cornelia, Georgia

Officials have 1.3 million reasons to thank Habersham Countians for showing love to their local hospital. In a Thursday press release, Habersham Medical Center (HMC) announced it has received, to date, pledges totaling $1.3 million through the...

Georgia’s new hands-free bill goes into effect July 1

House Bill 673, also known as the “Hands-Free Georgia Act,” will go into effect July 1. The bill is intended to promote safe driving by prohibiting drivers from holding their cellphones, GPS or other handheld electronic devices while operating a...

FOUNDATION ACADEMY CELEBRATES FLAG DAY

In observance of Flag Day, WoodmenLife representatives visited Foundation Academy in Cornelia Thursday to raise a new, donated flag and speak to children about its history and importance. Also donated were 150 handheld flags, a cake and cupcakes....

Alligators have been spotted in Lake Lanier and Banks County, to name a few areas in Northeast Georgia having dealt with the large reptiles.

FACT OR FICTION?

A recent “alligator” sighting in Northeast Georgia have some wondering if the semiaquatic reptiles are making their way up north. “It’s plausible to have an alligator here,” Carlos Camp, a professor of biology at Piedmont College, told The Northeast...

FUN AT THE FLING

The town of Alto’s 15th annual Spring Fling event attracted the attendance of hundreds Saturday, when fling-goers had the opportunity to watch the traditional parade, indulge in carnival fare, enjoy live entertainment – even a performance by country...

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY

Compared to its neighbors, Habersham County has been quite fortunate after Tropical Depression Alberto made a damp situation even soggier, officials say. After two weeks of spring showers saturating Northeast Georgia, a broad circulation around the...

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Historical society to host ‘An Introduction to Juneteenth’

Enriching the community of its embedded history, the Habersham County Historical Society will host its premiere bicentennial event, “An Introduction to Juneteenth,” from 1-4 p.m.

By MICHELLE ALVERADO

HMC receives pledges for $1,300,000

Officials have 1.3 million reasons to thank Habersham Countians for showing love to their local hospital.

By CHRISTINA SANTEE

The Northeast Georgian: High temps turn vehicle into oven

As temperatures climb to their highest points this summer, so do opportunities for heat-related illness, injury or even death.

By CHRISTINA SANTEE

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Obituaries

Eunice ‘Ann’ H. Mercer

A celebration of life service for Eunice “Ann” H. Mercer, 80, of the Batesville Community, Habersham County, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at Providence Baptist Church, 12030 Hwy.

Talvern Denver Sanders

A memorial graveside service for Talvern Denver Sanders, 78, of the Hollywood Community, is scheduled for 5 p.m. today, June 22, at Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev.

Levi Dudley Chandler

Funeral services for Levi Dudley Chandler, 68, of Alto, are scheduled for 2 p.m. today, June 22, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev.