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North Georgia Health Systems will begin moving in software and personnel to Habersham Medical Center so that it can better communicate with the other hospitals in the system, including the Gainesville location, shown here. JOHN DILLS/Staff

North Georgia Health Systems will begin moving in software and personnel to Habersham Medical Center so that it can better communicate with the other hospitals in the system, including the Gainesville location, shown here. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Hospital ‘critical’ to Habersham

News Staff
Friday, January 13, 2023
Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners did what was necessary to save its hospital Tuesday, and several members of the community came to speak about the importance of doing so. “Under no circumstances should that hospital be closed,” local realtor Wade Rhodes said.
Jeremy Perry (second from left) and the crew at United Roofing enjoyed the national championship game together. Shown are (from left) Cody Mixon, Perry, Jordan Lovell, Devin Welborn, Nathan Thieme, Drey Loggins, Trent Wall, Drew Bryant and Justin Rochester. JEREMY PERRY/Submitted

Jeremy Perry (second from left) and the crew at United Roofing enjoyed the national championship game together. Shown are (from left) Cody Mixon, Perry, Jordan Lovell, Devin Welborn, Nathan Thieme, Drey Loggins, Trent Wall, Drew Bryant and Justin Rochester. JEREMY PERRY/Submitted

Dawg dynasty

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Winning a second consecutive national championship isn’t supposed to look this easy. But Dawg fans are enjoying it just the same after Georgia brought home another title with a historic 65-7 walloping of TCU on Monday night in Los Angeles.
Habersham Medical Center will be under the Northeast Georgia Health System umbrella by July 1. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Habersham Medical Center will be under the Northeast Georgia Health System umbrella by July 1. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Hospital prepares for early NGHS transfer

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Habersham County was on the verge Tuesday of completing a deal with Northeast Georgia Health Systems (NGHS) to take over Habersham Medical Center by this summer.
Linda Shadburn, alongside volunteers Chelsea Thomas and Gwen Wiley, presents a Circle of Hope volunteer button as a symbol of recognition for all the work their volunteers do. FILE

Linda Shadburn, alongside volunteers Chelsea Thomas and Gwen Wiley, presents a Circle of Hope volunteer button as a symbol of recognition for all the work their volunteers do. FILE

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Non-profits see some funding relief

Emma Marti
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Non-profit organizations are sometimes seen as the backbone of communities. Serving some of the most underprivileged groups, non-profits have the power to give those people access to resources they otherwise would not have been able to reach.
Principals (from left) Lana Jones, Jonathan Stribling, Georgia Pitts and Ernie Garrett receive their attendance trophies at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Principals (from left) Lana Jones, Jonathan Stribling, Georgia Pitts and Ernie Garrett receive their attendance trophies at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Schools survey students about mental health

Emma Marti
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The mental health crisis that is sweeping the nation was on the minds of everyone who attended the Habersham County Board of Education work session Jan. 5.

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Clyde pushes for change as Speaker elected on 15th try

John Dills
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
After 15 rounds of voting, The United States House of Representatives finally decided that Kevin McCarthy would become Speaker of The House for the 118th Congress. These 15 rounds of balloting brought many arguments by representatives and deals to be made for McCarthy to receive enough votes. U.S.
Habersham County native Reeves Cody (far right) attends a Bulldog game with buddies Jay Reece, Dean Trapani and Asa Nam. REEVES CODY/Submitted

Habersham County native Reeves Cody (far right) attends a Bulldog game with buddies Jay Reece, Dean Trapani and Asa Nam. REEVES CODY/Submitted

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California dreamin’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 6, 2023
After a white-knuckle finish on New Year’s Eve, the Georgia Bulldogs are heading to Hollywood to play for a second-straight national title. Folks from all over the Peach State will be traveling cross country for the game against TCU at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. Georgia Rep.
The Soque River rushes near Stribling Memorial Bridge on Habersham Mill Road early Tuesday afternoon. JOHN DILLS/Staff

The Soque River rushes near Stribling Memorial Bridge on Habersham Mill Road early Tuesday afternoon. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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New year brings historic rainfall

John Dills
Friday, January 6, 2023
Low weather wreaked havoc over the holidays, and following the start of the new year, Habersham County saw flash flood watches go into effect. Since Tuesday, the county has received 3.6 inches of rain. The average amount of precipitation for the entire month of January from 1991 to 2020 is 5.