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Dr. Stuart Sanders stands the plethora of equipment now available in the Rehabilitation and Orthopedics Complex at NGMC Habersham. When he started the rehabilitation program, it had only three pieces of equipment. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Dr. Stuart Sanders stands the plethora of equipment now available in the Rehabilitation and Orthopedics Complex at NGMC Habersham. When he started the rehabilitation program, it had only three pieces of equipment. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Keeping hearts healthy

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
By Samantha SinclairDr.
Christian Ryan Brewer

Christian Ryan Brewer

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Deputy arrested for Flock camera misuse

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
By Hannah CaudellAn issue that has been cropping up statewide has found itself on Habersham County’s doorstep.The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lula man who, until Friday, was a deputy with the department.
Revive Habersham is a new event where all students in sixth through 12th grade are invited out to Habersham Central Auditorium for three nights of worship. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

Revive Habersham is a new event where all students in sixth through 12th grade are invited out to Habersham Central Auditorium for three nights of worship. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

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Worship event for teens begins this week

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Friday, July 31, 2026
By Noah AnsleyEthan Carlson’s late wife and high school sweetheart, Josie-Tatumn Mattox Carlson, is the inspiration behind the new event coming to Habersham.Revive Habersham is a new event where all students in sixth through 12th grade are invited out to Habersham Central Auditorium for three...
Frankie Smith

Frankie Smith

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Longtime fire chief remembered

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Friday, July 31, 2026
By Noah AnsleyRetired Cornelia Fire Chief Frankie Edward Smith, who dedicated nearly five decades of his life to the city, passed away Monday, July 27.Smith joined the Cornelia Fire Department in 1968 as a volunteer firefighter.
Students and parents refer to a board of names to determine where to meet teachers for the beginning of the school year’s open house last year. (File)

Students and parents refer to a board of names to determine where to meet teachers for the beginning of the school year’s open house last year. (File)

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School system preps for new school year

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Friday, July 31, 2026
By Hannah CaudellSummer has breezed by, and with students returning to the classroom on Aug. 7, the Habersham County School System is preparing for multiple open house events.For all eight elementary schools, the Ninth Grade Academy and Habersham Central High School, students and parents will be...
Taylor Pass plays trumpet in time with the other wind ensemble players during band practice on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Taylor Pass plays trumpet in time with the other wind ensemble players during band practice on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Encore performance

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Friday, July 31, 2026
by Hannah Caudell and Noah AnsleyIt’s a new era for the Habersham Central Band of Blue, with a brand new show and a veteran band director.It’s difficult to say that the high school band will be under new direction this year, since Ryan Dukes has been on John Larry Black Field at Raider Stadium an...
The home of Bernard Trimiar suffering from a collapsed roof as a result of Tuesday’s storm. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

The home of Bernard Trimiar suffering from a collapsed roof as a result of Tuesday’s storm. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

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Clarkesville hit hard by storm

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Friday, July 31, 2026
By Samantha SinclairWhile many in the county lost power Tuesday night, Bernard Trimiar lost his house.
Rep. Victor Anderson, Sen. Bo Hatchett

Rep. Victor Anderson, Sen. Bo Hatchett

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Anderson, Hatchett tapped to fix election process

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Samantha SinclairTwo local leaders will be framing the future of elections in the state.State Rep. Victor Anderson and state Sen. Bo Hatchett, both of Cornelia, were appointed to the Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee.The bipartisan legislative panel was established by...
A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer (SRO) was involved in a single-vehicle wreck near Homer Friday morning, suffering minor injuries.

A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer (SRO) was involved in a single-vehicle wreck near Homer Friday morning, suffering minor injuries.

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SRO injured in car crash

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Hannah CaudellA Habersham County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer (SRO) was involved in a single-vehicle wreck near Homer Friday morning, suffering minor injuries.Kyle O’Kelley, an SRO at the Habersham Success Academy, was back at work on Monday, according to Lt. Aaron Autry, who helps...
Traffic cones begin to appear as the start date for construction on the roundabout approaches. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

Traffic cones begin to appear as the start date for construction on the roundabout approaches. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

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Roundabout nears start date

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Noah AnsleyConstruction to turn the four-way stop into a roundabout at Louise and Washington streets in Clarkesville is ready to begin.“(It) is expected to begin construction by the end of this month according to the contractor,” Georgia Department of Transportation District One Communications...