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Firefighters move toward the incident commander at the scene of Monday’s fire on Hosanna Lane outside Cornelia. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Firefighters move toward the incident commander at the scene of Monday’s fire on Hosanna Lane outside Cornelia. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Lightning suspected of starting fire that destroyed Cornelia building

An outbuilding was destroyed by fire during Monday’s severe thunderstorm outside Cornelia. Habersham County E-911 dispatched the call to 196 Hosanna Lane just after 5:30 p.m., with Habersham County Station 12 arriving first.

Cleveland man charged in shooting incident

Habersham County investigators have charged a Cleveland man for his alleged role in an Aug. 2 shooting incident off Camp Creek Road outside Cornelia. Jacson Contreras, age 18, was arrested late Thursday night in White County and booked in at the Habersham County Detention Center early Friday.
Habersham Central's Laci Fitzgerald, Brooke Blackburn and Da'Riyah Bell look to block at the net against Seckinger. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central's Laci Fitzgerald, Brooke Blackburn and Da'Riyah Bell look to block at the net against Seckinger. LANG STOREY/Staff

Lady Raiders open season against Hart County

   Habersham Central's volleyball team opened the regular season with a three-set loss to Hart County on Tuesday night.    The Lady Raiders lost a tough first set 28-26, then fell 25-22 and 25-13 to close out the match.
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Public meetings

The following public meetings are scheduled from Aug. 4-10. Clarkesville City Council 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 7, at Clarkesville City Hall, 123 Laurel Drive. Habersham County Board of Education 6 p.m. regular meeting, Monday, Aug.
Habersham Central math teacher Trailly Holland catches up with student Madison Turner and parents April and Stuart Baker. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Habersham Central math teacher Trailly Holland catches up with student Madison Turner and parents April and Stuart Baker. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Time to hear that familiar bell

Habersham County schools opened their doors Wednesday and welcomed students and parents to get ready for the new year, which began today.

Shots fired, no one hurt in Cornelia argument

A pregnant woman was among several people involved in an argument in Cornelia on Wednesday that ended with shots fired. Just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Camp Creek Road and Wilson Road near the water plant.
The water fountain at Brent Lee Moore Park in Demorest was built by a Boy Scout 38 years ago, but has fallen into disrepair. SUBMITTED

The water fountain at Brent Lee Moore Park in Demorest was built by a Boy Scout 38 years ago, but has fallen into disrepair. SUBMITTED

From Eagle to a phoenix

Demorest Councilman Shawn Allen has a passion for Demorest and its history, as he has expressed many times over the years. Allen has stepped up his efforts to preserve the city’s legacy even more since the new city hall was opened in the old elementary school where he once attended.
Audrey Davenport speaks to the City of Cornelia about beautification of the area at Tuesday’s meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Audrey Davenport speaks to the City of Cornelia about beautification of the area at Tuesday’s meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Cornelia ponders use of community beautification grant

Cornelia Mayor John Borrow and the city commission welcomed Audrey Davenport to speak in the public forum of Tuesday’s meeting about the city’s possibility to implement ordinances for murals, and to discuss the opportunities for the Vibrant Communities Grant.
The final touches to Tallulah Falls School’s first fourth grade classroom have been made, and the class is ready for Monday morning. SANDY CRENSHAW/Submitted

The final touches to Tallulah Falls School’s first fourth grade classroom have been made, and the class is ready for Monday morning. SANDY CRENSHAW/Submitted

TFS welcomes first fourth grade class, new teacher

Tallulah Falls School is set to have their first fourth grade class this school year. Students are going to class Monday, and although this will be a new school for students and teacher Sandy Crenshaw, it is far from her first rodeo in education.