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Toby Grady (second from right) takes a moment with his children (from left) Stephen, Jacob and Sarah Grace. SUBMITTED

Toby Grady (second from right) takes a moment with his children (from left) Stephen, Jacob and Sarah Grace. SUBMITTED

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‘No price tag on a moment of time’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 16, 2023
Dwayne Pollard has been a dad for more than 30 years, so he has seen nearly everything fatherhood can throw at him.
From left, Lorelai, Ashley and Major Davis pose with Smokey Bear while Linnely Dockery, also known as Yaya, takes a photo. EMMA MARTI/Staff

From left, Lorelai, Ashley and Major Davis pose with Smokey Bear while Linnely Dockery, also known as Yaya, takes a photo. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Smokey Bear helps jumpstart summer programs for kids

Emma Marti
Friday, June 16, 2023
Just because school’s out for summer and kids have time off from classrooms doesn’t mean that the learning has to stop.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, June 16, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from June 16-22. Habersham County Commission 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, June 19, at the county courthouse in Clarkesville, 295 Llewellyn Street. The meeting will include a public hearing on the 2023-24 fiscal year county budget.
Family members help George and Pam (second and third from left) Anderson pack up their items in anticipation of the eviction coming the couple’s way. Left to right are Rachel Witcher, Tiffany Witcher, Austin Shedd, Robert Witcher, Nicholas Witcher and Whitney Witcher. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Family members help George and Pam (second and third from left) Anderson pack up their items in anticipation of the eviction coming the couple’s way. Left to right are Rachel Witcher, Tiffany Witcher, Austin Shedd, Robert Witcher, Nicholas Witcher and Whitney Witcher. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Housing crunch hits elderly Cornelia couple

John Dills
Friday, June 16, 2023
Finding housing for any couple can be difficult, but for Pam and George Anderson, it’s next to impossible. The two have been living in their home in Cornelia for multiple years, but on Monday, they found out they will be leaving and not coming back.
Nacoochee school reunion alums, friends and family gather on the Community Hall steps for this year’s photo. CASEY TANKSLEY/Submitted

Nacoochee school reunion alums, friends and family gather on the Community Hall steps for this year’s photo. CASEY TANKSLEY/Submitted

Nacoochee school reunion honors another year together

News Staff
Friday, June 16, 2023
The Nacoochee school reunion was held on June 10 at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. The Nacoochee school ran from 1928 through 1974. It was established as a public school by the White County Board of Education, with grades 1 through 11. The last graduating class was 1959.
Jason and Cissy Carroll have made it their goal to support other families while fighting their own battles and supporting their son, Jackson (center). SUBMITTED

Jason and Cissy Carroll have made it their goal to support other families while fighting their own battles and supporting their son, Jackson (center). SUBMITTED

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A foundation of selflessness

John Dills
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Take The Trip Foundation, a new non-profit this year, has taken the first steps to become established. Take The Trip was founded by husband and wife, Jason and Cissy Carroll, after taking their own trip. In 2015, Cissy was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and brain metastases.

Feds round up missing fugitive

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wanted fugitive Leticia Erika Perry, 28, of Summerville was transported to Habersham County Detention Center on Friday night after being arrested in Floyd County.