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Willard Garrison, Mary Ruth Garrison Hosea and Herbert Hosea stand in front of what was previously Arnold Drug Store in downtown Cornelia, 1949. Photo reprinted from HABERSHAM 200

Willard Garrison, Mary Ruth Garrison Hosea and Herbert Hosea stand in front of what was previously Arnold Drug Store in downtown Cornelia, 1949. Photo reprinted from HABERSHAM 200

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Pharmacy closes after 83 years

John Dills
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Across the continental United States, there are more locally owned and operated pharmacies fading away.
Shown are (from left) Piedmont University Dean of the College of Education Dr. Octavius Mulligan, Piedmont University President Marshall Criser, Audrey Davenport, Piedmont Trustee Emeritus D. Stewart Swanson, and Piedmont University Assistant Vice President for Advancement Ann Sutton. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/Submitted

Shown are (from left) Piedmont University Dean of the College of Education Dr. Octavius Mulligan, Piedmont University President Marshall Criser, Audrey Davenport, Piedmont Trustee Emeritus D. Stewart Swanson, and Piedmont University Assistant Vice President for Advancement Ann Sutton. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/Submitted

Davenport honored with Piedmont University endowed scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Piedmont University celebrated Audrey Davenport and a new endowed scholarship in her name on June 16 at a luncheon held in Demorest. Davenport, who grew up in Cornelia, was honored for her many contributions to the Habersham County community.
Descendants of William and John Love gather for a photo on the back porch of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Hollywood. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Descendants of William and John Love gather for a photo on the back porch of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Hollywood. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Love Family recalls historic journey at annual reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
On Saturday, a gathering of 27 relatives who descended from William Love (1797-1870) and John Love (1788-1880) took place at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Hollywood. The Love Family Reunion has been an annual event for 12 years.
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Public Meetings

News Staff
Friday, July 14, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from July 14-20. Habersham County Commission 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, July 17, at the county courthouse in Clarkesville, 295 Llewellyn Street. Habersham County Board of Education 6 p.m.
Parents watch as a group of kids play together in the Cornelia Splash Pad, which provides a great way to cool off on hot summer days. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Parents watch as a group of kids play together in the Cornelia Splash Pad, which provides a great way to cool off on hot summer days. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Fun in the sun

News Staff
Friday, July 14, 2023
Folks in Cornelia looked to have fun and beat the heat Wednesday afternoon any way they could. The Cornelia Splash Pad provides a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Kids can also enjoy the fun at Cornelia City Park.

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School board set to roll back millage rate

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 14, 2023
Habersham County’s school system is planning to roll back its millage rate this year to ease the burden on local taxpayers. The tax digest information local officials have been waiting patiently for finally arrived last week, showing an 8.76 percent increase across the board.
Todd Colwell (center) attends the second Annual HUB of Habersham Golf Tournament at The Orchard Golf and Country Club. The game is sponsored by local businesses, and players consisted of local community members. Left to right is Hayden Hallford and Josy Redmann. SUBMITTED

Todd Colwell (center) attends the second Annual HUB of Habersham Golf Tournament at The Orchard Golf and Country Club. The game is sponsored by local businesses, and players consisted of local community members. Left to right is Hayden Hallford and Josy Redmann. SUBMITTED

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New HUB director hopes to grow youth programs

John Dills
Friday, July 14, 2023
HUB of Habersham, a Christian, faith-based organization focusing on supporting the community’s youth, has selected Todd Colwell as the new interim executive director and CEO as founder Blake Foster steps down from the position in August.
Cornelia is hoping to add a park and amphitheater to its downtown area near the train depot. ALAN NESMITH/Staff

Cornelia is hoping to add a park and amphitheater to its downtown area near the train depot. ALAN NESMITH/Staff

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Cornelia Commission scoping new potential park, amphitheater

Donald Fraser
Friday, July 14, 2023
The Cornelia City Commission buzzed through a short new business agenda Tuesday to end its regular  meeting after only 11 minutes. While the regular meeting was conducted quickly, the Commission did spend an hour in a public work session, held just prior to the 6 p.m. regular meeting.