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John Chaparro (left) and Gregory Bohada (right) came to Northeast Georgia after leaving their homes in South America. Volunteers for Literacy’s Charlise Rowley (center) continues to teach students like Chaparro and Bohada the English language while helping to further integrate them in America’s society. JOHN DILLS/Staff

John Chaparro (left) and Gregory Bohada (right) came to Northeast Georgia after leaving their homes in South America. Volunteers for Literacy’s Charlise Rowley (center) continues to teach students like Chaparro and Bohada the English language while helping to further integrate them in America’s society. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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VFL helps those with dreams

John Dills
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Habersham County’s Volunteers for Literacy has been working tirelessly for many years to support the education of all residents. Executive Director Phylecia Wilson said the program is associated with North Georgia Technical College.

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Longtime business property rezoned correctly

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Mt. Airy City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting Monday to discuss rezoning a property that the Planning and Zoning Board had previously overlooked. The property, located at 2070 Dicks Hill Pkwy., was previously A-1 Tire which has been operating as a business for nearly 50 years.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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.

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Cleveland man charged in shooting incident

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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

News Staff
Friday, August 4, 2023
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 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

News Staff
Friday, August 4, 2023
Habersham County schools opened their doors Wednesday and welcomed students and parents to get ready for the new year, which began today.

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Shots fired, no one hurt in Cornelia argument

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 4, 2023
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

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From Eagle to a phoenix

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 4, 2023
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.