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Magnolia Hills resident Mary Lou Martin admires a painting in her room, reminding her of her grandchildren. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Magnolia Hills resident Mary Lou Martin admires a painting in her room, reminding her of her grandchildren. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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‘I want to love everybody’

Emma Marti
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Mary Lou Martin has plenty of stories to tell. Whether they be about her family, living overseas, meeting her late husband or the time she’s spent working and volunteering, Martin’s past lives on through the stories she tells.
Law enforcement and fire personnel gathered Monday morning on Main Street in Cornelia to investigate a fire and a mysterious death. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Law enforcement and fire personnel gathered Monday morning on Main Street in Cornelia to investigate a fire and a mysterious death. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Cornelia man found dead

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A Cornelia man was found dead Monday in his apartment after emergency personnel were called in to investigate a fire. Around 10 a.m.

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Report casts tax office in poor light

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Habersham County received a comprehensive report Friday from the Georgia Department of Revenue of the Tax Assessor board and office, citing gaps in communication, training and proper procedures throughout the tax assessment process.
This rabid cat was found in Cornelia Dec. 20 and diagnosed with rabies two weeks later. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

This rabid cat was found in Cornelia Dec. 20 and diagnosed with rabies two weeks later. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Rabies cases raise animal control questions

John Dills
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
An outbreak of rabies last week in Clarkesville left Clarkesville City Council asking questions about the calls that Habersham Animal Care and Control answered. According to a press release from Habersham County, a kitten was found Dec. 20 in an unincorporated area of Cornelia.
The future “Villas at Old 441” will include 138 apartment units of various sizes and will begin hosting tenants this summer. JOHN DILLS/Staff

The future “Villas at Old 441” will include 138 apartment units of various sizes and will begin hosting tenants this summer. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Apartments in Demorest set to take applications in February

John Dills
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A new apartment complex is coming into Habersham County on Old Highway 441 in Demorest. Under the business name “Demorest Z, LLC,” the new apartments will help to provide housing for Habersham County residents at Villas at Old 441. The new apartments will have 138 units and be multi-family.
Shown are Tallulah Falls School robotics team members (front row) William Xu and Scott Davis; Second row, Nana Amankwah and Yen Chou; Third row, Lily Desta and Luka Kutateladze and in back, Seungwook “Daniel” Shen. TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL/Submitted

Shown are Tallulah Falls School robotics team members (front row) William Xu and Scott Davis; Second row, Nana Amankwah and Yen Chou; Third row, Lily Desta and Luka Kutateladze and in back, Seungwook “Daniel” Shen. TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL/Submitted

TFS Robotics Club wins four qualification matches

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Tallulah Falls School Robotics Club competed in several qualification matches on Saturday at Lakeview Academy in Gainesville, winning four of the five ahead of next Saturday’s league tournament.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Veterans & Patriots meeting set The Northeast Georgia Brotherhood of Veterans & Patriots will meet on Saturday Jan. 21.  A complimentary breakfast will be served at 8:30 and the program will begin at 9 a.m. at Cornelia First Baptist Church.
Habersham County Grant Coordinator Lauren Long discusses the future of Habersham County Airport with Airport Manager Will Regan on Thursday. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Habersham County Grant Coordinator Lauren Long discusses the future of Habersham County Airport with Airport Manager Will Regan on Thursday. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Long seeks to help Habersham flourish through grant writing

Emma Marti
Friday, January 13, 2023
Joining the Habersham County community in August of 2022, county grant coordinator Lauren Long hopes to “bring in as much funding” for the community as she can, ensuring the county can thrive and access various resources.
Meals on Wheels volunteers Bill Gaik and Martin May prepare for their route before hitting the road. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Meals on Wheels volunteers Bill Gaik and Martin May prepare for their route before hitting the road. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Meals on Wheels has plenty on its plate

Emma Marti
Friday, January 13, 2023
Organized through the Habersham County Senior Center, Meals on Wheels has been serving the Habersham County area by providing hot and frozen meals to the community since the 1980s. Running mostly on volunteers, Meals on Wheels is always looking for support from the community.

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Johnson resigns from magistrate bench

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 13, 2023
Gerald Johnson resigned his position as Habersham County’s chief magistrate judge on Wednesday. Johnson wrote to Gov. Brian Kemp to inform him he was stepping down from the bench prior to a pending decision by the Georgia Supreme Court on his status.