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Officers eye truck traffic closely

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
With two major commercial wrecks coming in Habersham County in recent weeks – including one that cost the lives of two people – the Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) is taking a closer look at Habersham County.
Christian Cooper worked his way through his Eagle Scout project on April 29. The project he chose was to make a flower bed at the VFW Memorial Park. SUBMITTED

Christian Cooper worked his way through his Eagle Scout project on April 29. The project he chose was to make a flower bed at the VFW Memorial Park. SUBMITTED

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Scout makes it from Cub to Eagle

John Dills
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Starting from a young age as a cub scout, Christian Cooper has been working toward a higher goal. Cooper joined the cub scouts in second grade, and by the time sixth grade came around, he joined the boy scouts.
Justin and Nicole Barrett are shown at Truist Park along with their three children Noah, Hudson and Reagan. SUBMITTED

Justin and Nicole Barrett are shown at Truist Park along with their three children Noah, Hudson and Reagan. SUBMITTED

Cornelia business owner dishes out opening pitch at Braves game

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Justin Barrett, owner and operator at Barrett Automotive in Cornelia, threw out the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game Friday evening. Barrett was given the unique opportunity via his business partnership with NAPA AutoCare.
Life Church of Baldwin’s Pastor Bob Petty prays over the people of Habersham County and Demorest. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Life Church of Baldwin’s Pastor Bob Petty prays over the people of Habersham County and Demorest. JOHN DILLS/Staff

A moment of pause and prayer

News Staff
Friday, May 5, 2023
The National Day of Prayer is celebrated across the country as an invitation of all faiths to pray for the nation. Created by Congress, it was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1952.
This dump truck started a five-car crash Tuesday that killed a man and his adult grandson, according to the Georgia State Patrol. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

This dump truck started a five-car crash Tuesday that killed a man and his adult grandson, according to the Georgia State Patrol. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Dump truck DUI kills 2

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 5, 2023
A five-car pileup in the Fairview community on Tuesday took the lives of two Demorest residents, a grandfather and grandson. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, a Ford Fusion containing Bobby Lee Washington York Sr.

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Wainberg lawsuit could finally be settled

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 5, 2023
A nearly four-year-old wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Dr. Robert Wainberg against Piedmont University is headed for mediation next month to perhaps finally put the last vestige of the previous administration’s tumultuous era to rest.
Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right, shown with Mayor Jerry Harkness) will be leading the city for the next year after his contract was approved Tuesday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right, shown with Mayor Jerry Harkness) will be leading the city for the next year after his contract was approved Tuesday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Musselwhite gets one-year contract

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 5, 2023
Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite was given a one-year contract by the city council after Tuesday’s meeting. The contract, which was approved unanimously, calls for a salary of $110,000 running through April 16, 2024.
Through a partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Roxy works to ensure Mercedes-Benz Stadium is safe for visitors. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/Submitted

Through a partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Roxy works to ensure Mercedes-Benz Stadium is safe for visitors. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/Submitted

Habersham County K9 Roxy works shooter case, Swift concert

News Staff
Friday, May 5, 2023
Last weekend was busy for Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Roxy and her handler, Sgt. Eugene Kemp.
Young Taylor Swift fans Aubrey, Kennedi and Maya Kate Davis enjoyed the show in Atlanta over the weekend. SUBMITTED

Young Taylor Swift fans Aubrey, Kennedi and Maya Kate Davis enjoyed the show in Atlanta over the weekend. SUBMITTED

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Taylor Swift takes over the A-Tay-L

Emma Marti
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Taylor Swift started her Eras Tour in March in Glendale, Ariz., and over this past weekend, she finally landed in the A-Tay-L. Many Habersham County natives journeyed to the Mercedes Benz Stadium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.