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Audrey Davenport speaks in front of artwork by local school children to draw inspiration for the upcoming Tim Loves Tink mural. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Audrey Davenport speaks in front of artwork by local school children to draw inspiration for the upcoming Tim Loves Tink mural. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Mural finds home, seeks inspiration

Julianne Akers
Friday, February 9, 2024
   The City of Cornelia has settled on the placement for the upcoming Tim Loves Tink Public Art Mural project which will pay tribute to the legendary underpass in downtown Cornelia.    The mural will span a stucco wall located behind Campbell & Campbell law firm on South Main Street.
Casey Chastain had plenty of well wishers when his promotion to chief was announced. Family members include wife Whitney Chastain, Jack and Pat Chastain, Ricky Chastain, Kim Foster, Rose Chastain, Pam Chastain and Pat Galloway and Kristina Colbert. Demorest officers in attendance included Ty Moss, Bryan Collins, Justin Hicks and James Minutello. Councilmembers Jimmy Davis, Donnie Bennett, Andrew Ferguson and Shawn Allen, City Manager Mark Musselwhite and Mayor Jerry Harkness, congratulated Chastain as well.

Casey Chastain had plenty of well wishers when his promotion to chief was announced. Family members include wife Whitney Chastain, Jack and Pat Chastain, Ricky Chastain, Kim Foster, Rose Chastain, Pam Chastain and Pat Galloway and Kristina Colbert. Demorest officers in attendance included Ty Moss, Bryan Collins, Justin Hicks and James Minutello. Councilmembers Jimmy Davis, Donnie Bennett, Andrew Ferguson and Shawn Allen, City Manager Mark Musselwhite and Mayor Jerry Harkness, congratulated Chastain as well.

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Chastain set to take reins for Demorest Police

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 9, 2024
   Demorest Police Department has been one of the top law enforcement divisions in Habersham County for many years under the leadership of Chief Robin Krockum.
Lee Arrendale State Prison had a large contingent of law enforecement vehicles come in, but a spokseman denied they were moving the inmates out. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Lee Arrendale State Prison had a large contingent of law enforecement vehicles come in, but a spokseman denied they were moving the inmates out. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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GDC: Nothing going down at Lee Arrendale

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 9, 2024
   Residents who saw a caravan of law enforcement vehicles gather in Cornelia and head to Lee Arrendale State Prison on Wednesday took to social media wondering what all the commotion was.
Vertical Bridge attorney Mattaniah Jahn (front) rebuts a point made by Ralph Taylor who represents the county with Hunt & Taylor Law Group. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Vertical Bridge attorney Mattaniah Jahn (front) rebuts a point made by Ralph Taylor who represents the county with Hunt & Taylor Law Group. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Public speaks out against potential Baldwin cell tower

Julianne Akers
Friday, February 9, 2024
   A proposed cell tower in Baldwin has been met with strong opposition from the public with five people speaking against the structure at a public hearing Tuesday night. No one spoke in favor of the tower.
Habersham Central’s Brody Tyree lands the header for a Raiders goal during Tuesday night’s season opener. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Brody Tyree lands the header for a Raiders goal during Tuesday night’s season opener. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders tilt the pitch in openers

Lang Storey
Friday, February 9, 2024
   The Habersham Central soccer teams welcomed Flowery Branch to Mt. Airy Tuesday where it was a dominant evening all around for the Raiders. The girls opened their 2024 campaign with an 8-0 bashing while the boys squad followed suit with a 7-0 win of its own.
Tallulah Falls’ Madison Dampier now has three state championships to her name. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ Madison Dampier now has three state championships to her name. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Dampier does it again, wins 2 more state titles

News Staff
Friday, February 9, 2024
   Tallulah Falls swimmers competed in GHSA State Championships on Wednesday, and the meet was marked with unprecedented success as TFS rewrote its history books.
Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines goes to the hoop against North Forsyth last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines goes to the hoop against North Forsyth last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider boys close in on playoff berth

Lang Storey
Friday, February 9, 2024
   The Habersham Central girls basketball team was already locked into the region’s No. 3 seed for the tournament, but Tuesday night at No. 2 Lanier served as a measuring stick and potential postseason preview.
A Demorest fire engine at the Christmas celebration in 2023. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

A Demorest fire engine at the Christmas celebration in 2023. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Shorthanded Demorest Fire dismisses Palmer

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Demorest parted ways with Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Palmer on Friday after a tumultuous few weeks of back-and-forth between him and city leaders.    Palmer was a finalist for the permanent fire chief’s job that eventually went to Dave Scheuerer, the fire marshal for Jasper County, S.C.
The old Ingles and Rite Aid buildings sit on West Louise Street in Clarkesville. The buildings, owned by Ingles, cause a safety hazard, Clarkesville officials said Monday. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

The old Ingles and Rite Aid buildings sit on West Louise Street in Clarkesville. The buildings, owned by Ingles, cause a safety hazard, Clarkesville officials said Monday. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Clarkesville begins condemnation process for old Ingles building

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Clarkesville City Council met on Monday and unanimously approved the condemnation of the old Ingles and Rite Aid buildings located at West Louise Street.
Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19. FILE

Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19. FILE

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Krockum turns gaze to sheriff campaign

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum will retire from his current position March 1 with loftier goals in mind. Krockum announced early in 2023 that he would run for Habersham County Sheriff, a position being vacated by Joey Terrell after four terms.