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Land has already been cleared near Harvest Church Road for a future housing development. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Land has already been cleared near Harvest Church Road for a future housing development. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Residents look for answers in Harvest Church project

John Dills
Friday, April 28, 2023
Looming on the plate of Habersham County Planning Commission is the new development on Harvest Church Road near Hayes Corner. The development has been a sensitive topic for the community surrounding it, as some wish for development in safer locations while others do not want the development at all.
Habersham County state legislators (from left) Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson talk at Wednesday’s legislative breakfast at Habersham EMC. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County state legislators (from left) Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson talk at Wednesday’s legislative breakfast at Habersham EMC. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Legislators give 2023 session solid grades

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 28, 2023
Habersham County’s state legislators gathered with community leaders at a breakfast Wednesday to tout another successful year in Atlanta. Georgia Reps. Victor Anderson and Chris Erwin, along with Sen.
The Clarkesville Pops makes their debut tour of Northeast Georgia, starting in Fender’s Alley. Back row (left to right) are Gabriel Laitenbach, Fox Grey and Drew Burns. Front row are Kiah Langston, Kota Langston and Charlie Freeman. JUSTIN FREEMAN/Submitted

The Clarkesville Pops makes their debut tour of Northeast Georgia, starting in Fender’s Alley. Back row (left to right) are Gabriel Laitenbach, Fox Grey and Drew Burns. Front row are Kiah Langston, Kota Langston and Charlie Freeman. JUSTIN FREEMAN/Submitted

Youth musical group making debut tour

News Staff
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Clarkesville Pops are Habersham County’s premier homeschool music ensemble. They meet for rehearsal at the School of Future Arts in Clarkesville and are conducted by Justin Freeman. The average age of the performers is 11.
Demorest Councilman Shawn Allen shows a land plat from the 1890s to Dr. Rick Gadbois at Monday’s open house at Demorest City Hall. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest Councilman Shawn Allen shows a land plat from the 1890s to Dr. Rick Gadbois at Monday’s open house at Demorest City Hall. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest’s past becomes the future

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Demorest’s future begins with a link to its past. The city opened up its new headquarters for the public to see Monday evening, showing off its new centerpiece that contains administrative offices and the water department, with more to come down the road at the former Demorest Elementary School.
Rioters gather during a protest at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center earlier this year. ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Rioters gather during a protest at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center earlier this year. ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Christian tapped to vet ‘Cop City’ shooting

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
A controversial shooting earlier this year in Atlanta has been turned over to Mountain Circuit District Attorney George Christian to determine if anyone committed a crime in the death of activist Manuel Teran. On Jan.

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Demorest leaders look to move on

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Demorest officials are looking to move forward after a contentious selection of its city manager that followed an investigation into his conduct while on the job in the interim position.
HCHS Principal Dr. Jonathan Stribling, 10th-grade winner Phoebe Warren, NGA Principal David Leenman, 9th-grade winner Kenzielynn Bodiford, 6th-grade winner Contessa Champlin, NHMS Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell and Superintendent Matthew Cooper pose together after the ceremony. EMMA MARTI/Staff

HCHS Principal Dr. Jonathan Stribling, 10th-grade winner Phoebe Warren, NGA Principal David Leenman, 9th-grade winner Kenzielynn Bodiford, 6th-grade winner Contessa Champlin, NHMS Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell and Superintendent Matthew Cooper pose together after the ceremony. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Young Georgia Authors put their best books forward

Emma Marti
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Every year, the Young Georgia Authors hosts a writing competition for students of all ages across the state to show off their writing skills. The YGA competition is sponsored by the Georgia Languages Arts Supervisors, or GLAS, and the Georgia Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) Network.
Habersham County Emergency Services Battalion Chief Michael Alexander monitors the effectiveness of the firefighting operations at the Hollywood Baptist Church pastorium Monday morning. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Habersham County Emergency Services Battalion Chief Michael Alexander monitors the effectiveness of the firefighting operations at the Hollywood Baptist Church pastorium Monday morning. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Fire devastates pastor’s home

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Two adults and five children escaped injury Monday morning when their home caught fire in the Hollywood community. Habersham County E-911 received a call at 6:17 a.m. reporting a fire on the back porch area of the 2,000-square-foot brick home on a full basement.