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Food Factory’s Lisa Short scoops food on a plate for a lineman Wednesday night. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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School opens for linemen meals

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Friday, January 30, 2026

By Samantha SinclairSchools may have been closed this week, but Clarkesville Elementary was open to help serve linemen meals.

Paul Shirley, “The Propane Man,” fills up propane tanks with ease after helping distribute more than 8,000 gallons of propane at Ace Hardware in Cornelia over the past two weeks. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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More winter weather incoming

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Friday, January 30, 2026

By Zach TaylorMore winter weather is expected to impact Habersham County, as the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Watch for the Northeast Georgia region, preparing for a bomb cyclone system as more Arctic air sweeps down, spins and collides with warm Gulf air.

Olivia Schapansky

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Newspaper gets new marketing specialist

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Olivia Schapansky has joined The Northeast Georgian as its newest marketing specialist.“We’re excited to bring Olivia on board as a marketing specialist,” Publisher Keith Barlow said. “She has local roots and a wide range of local customer service experience.

Adam Tullis

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Tullis wants to restore downtown

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Zach TaylorMt. Airy’s small-town feel is set to continue with the ideas of newly-elected Mayor Adam Tullis.A lifelong resident of the town, Tullis hopes to continue the town’s values and traditions, including reintroducing a downtown area behind the caboose.Mt.

From left, Jacob Ramey and Kaleb Adams are named the STAR Students of Habersham Central High School for 2026. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Habersham Central High names two STAR Students

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Hannah CaudellFor the third time in Habersham Central history, two students were named STAR Students in a single year.Kaleb Adams and Jacob Ramey tied this year for the spot at the top with matching SAT scores and a place in the top 10 percent of this year’s graduating class.

Wolf Creek BBQ

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Responders get free meals at Wolf Creek

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Samantha SinclairWolf Creek BBQ opened its doors Sunday to thank a special group of people — first responders.And, the meals were on the house.Owner Mike Roberson said he’s been providing meals to first responders during storms like the one this weekend for about eight years.

A Baldwin Public Works truck scrapes slush off Airport Road Sunday afternoon. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Clean up begins as prep continues

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Zach TaylorWinter Storm Fern slammed the Southeast with ice over the weekend, causing road closures, downed trees, and power outages, but the winter weather is not over yet, as storm models show another wintry weekend ahead.

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Winter storm hits county with ice

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Annsley Forde steers the sled as her little sister Millie records the ride down the snow and ice covered street in Cornelia on Sunday.

Charlotte Stafford, a TFS senior with an almost impeccable academic track record, has been named this year’s STAR Student for the upper school. Pictured from left are Head of Schools Dr. Larry Peevy, Stafford, STAR Teacher Beth Huebner, and Upper School Academic Dean Jeremy Stille. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Stafford excels as TFS STAR Student

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Friday, January 23, 2026

By Hannah CaudellOver the intercom Tuesday, Charlotte Stafford was announced as this year’s STAR Student for Tallulah Falls School. And it looks like she has a bright future ahead.

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Cook Construction project brings crowd

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Friday, January 23, 2026

By Hannah CaudellAudience applause erupted from the crowd of 50-plus county and city residents when four of Baldwin’s five council members remained silent during a vote to approve the first annexation reading for another potential Cook Construction project.