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Demorest residents came out during a public hearing Tuesday night for an updated land use ordinance for the city. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Demorest residents came out during a public hearing Tuesday night for an updated land use ordinance for the city. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Demorest City Council discusses land use ordinance

Julianne Akers
Friday, October 4, 2024
The City of Demorest has been working on a revamp of its land use ordinance for over a year, and several residents came to voice their opinion on a potential development at a public hearing Tuesday night.
The City of Cornelia held its millage rate at 9.5 mills for 2024, which is .65 mills higher than the rollback rate. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The City of Cornelia held its millage rate at 9.5 mills for 2024, which is .65 mills higher than the rollback rate. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Cornelia keeps millage, passes budget

Zach Taylor
Friday, October 4, 2024
Cornelia keeps its millage rate for 2024 after three public hearings throughout September and into October.    On Tuesday, city commissioners voted to pass the halted millage rate of 9.5 mills along with the 2025 budget.
Reese Ledford tables at the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Junior Business fair in April. SUBMITTED

Reese Ledford tables at the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Junior Business fair in April. SUBMITTED

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Busy as a bee

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
What started out as a few late night sketches in 9-year-old Reese Ledford’s journal is now a published children’s book – Daisy and the Bee: A Story of True Friendship.”    The story follows the life of a young girl named Daisy who befriends a bee.
Debris still hangs into some roadways. Trees were down into HWY 365 Friday morning around 3 am. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

Debris still hangs into some roadways. Trees were down into HWY 365 Friday morning around 3 am. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

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Habersham lends a helping hand

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Days after Hurricane Helene, life is somewhat back to normal for Habersham County.    Strong winds and flooding affected parts of the county worse than others. Winds knocked down trees that took out power lines, landed on homes and closed roads for hours.
Antonio Cantrell cuts upfield thanks to a key block from Donnie Warren. TOM ASKEW/Special

Antonio Cantrell cuts upfield thanks to a key block from Donnie Warren. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders drop Saturday shootout

Lang Storey
Monday, September 30, 2024
The Winder-Barrow football team made an early statement in its game against Habersham Central last Saturday. In fact, after just 4 minutes and 10 seconds, the Bulldoggs (4-2, 2-0 Region 8-5A) had jumped out to a 15-0 lead. But the Habersham offense was ready to tango, too.

Habersham County Schools closed Monday

News Staff
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Habersham County Schools Superintendent Matthew Cooper released a statement saying schools will remain closed Monday as the county continues to assess damage from Hurricane Helene. Read Cooper's full statement below.
The Big Red Apple sits in the sun in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, surrounded by people. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Big Red Apple sits in the sun in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, surrounded by people. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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A ‘fantastic’ Big Red Apple

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Over 5,000 people crowded the streets of Cornelia on Saturday for the 36th annual Big Red Apple Festival, which kicked off the fall festivities in Cornelia.
Samantha Sinclair. FILE

Samantha Sinclair. FILE

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Sinclair named The Northeast Georgian editor

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
White County News Editor Samantha Sinclair is the new editor of The Northeast Georgian.    She will continue serving White County as its editor during the transition period.    The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at both newspapers.