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Officers have found the remains they believe to be 25-year-old Minelys Rodriguez who went missing on Oct. 22

Officers have found the remains they believe to be 25-year-old Minelys Rodriguez who went missing on Oct. 22

Missing Cornelia woman found dead, arrest made

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested a Cornelia man in relation to the death of a Cornelia woman who went missing last week.
Jeff Blackwell carves into a cane during a previous event at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Jeff Blackwell carves into a cane during a previous event at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Fall into local events this weekend

Zach Taylor
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Habersham County will be full of events this weekend as Halloween peaks around the corner.    There are events for fall family fun in most areas of the county, from municipalities to local churches. The festivities are abundant.
Marie Evans speaks on the increase in property taxes and how it affects Demorest residents. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Marie Evans speaks on the increase in property taxes and how it affects Demorest residents. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Demorest increases property taxes

Zach Taylor
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Demorest residents will be paying 30.21 percent more in 2024 property taxes due to the increase of the millage rate that was passed in Tuesday’s meeting.    During the public hearing, residents voiced their opinions on the tax increase.
Metro Site recycling center burned to the ground in July 2023 following SK Battery’s illegal shipment of lithium-ion batteries. Photo courtesy of McDonald & Cody

Metro Site recycling center burned to the ground in July 2023 following SK Battery’s illegal shipment of lithium-ion batteries. Photo courtesy of McDonald & Cody

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SK Battery pays $31M to North Ga. recycling center

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Global electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SK Battery America, Inc., recently agreed to pay a $31 million settlement to Commerce-based Metro Site recycling center which caught fire and burned to the ground last July.
Marcia Hamil leads a discussion at a recent Habersham Professional Women meeting. SUBMITTED

Marcia Hamil leads a discussion at a recent Habersham Professional Women meeting. SUBMITTED

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Chamber unites Habersham women in business

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
• Look for our special Women in Business publication inside.    This year marks the 11th consecutive year that Georgia has been named a top state for business in the U.S., and a group of women in Habersham County are putting their heads together to ensure they have a seat at the table.
The Band of Blue stands with their hard-earned trophies at the Golden River Marching Festival on Oct. 19. SUBMITTED

The Band of Blue stands with their hard-earned trophies at the Golden River Marching Festival on Oct. 19. SUBMITTED

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Habersham Central Band of Blue wins big again

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Habersham Central Band of Blue received a grand championship win at the Golden River Marching Festival at Haralson County High School on Oct. 19 – marking a major feat for the band that won its first grand championship since the 1990s last year at the Berkmar High School Invitational.
Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash

Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash

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Animal shelter project remains on hold

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The construction of a new county animal shelter has been delayed once again following discussion at the Habersham County Board of Commissioners work session and meeting on Oct. 21.
Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin shows the badge teachers will wear and use to notify authorities of an emergency once the Centegix system is implemented. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin shows the badge teachers will wear and use to notify authorities of an emergency once the Centegix system is implemented. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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Board OKs new safety measure

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A new layer of safety is coming to Habersham County Schools.    The Habersham County Board of Education approved the contract agreement with Centegix for its safety platform equipment and software at the board’s meeting Monday night.
Greg Hope tunes a new bow in a bow press for a customer during a workday on Wednesday. Hope is one of two brothers who manage the archery, gun and shooting range business in Demorest. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Greg Hope tunes a new bow in a bow press for a customer during a workday on Wednesday. Hope is one of two brothers who manage the archery, gun and shooting range business in Demorest. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Pop’s prepares hunters, outdoorsmen

Zach Taylor
Monday, October 21, 2024
Pop’s Outdoors is prepping hunters to have the best success in the woods.    The nearly 10-year-old store located in Demorest was the brainchild of brothers Greg and Dale Hope.