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ALICIA VAUGHN/Submitted

ALICIA VAUGHN/Submitted

New fire truck christened

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Habersham County hosted a Push in Ceremony on Monday for the newest fire engine at Firehouse 12 on Duncan Bridge Road. The truck is a 2022 Spartan S180 with a 1,500 GPM Pump and a 1,000 gallon water tank. It has a full complement of rescue tools and first response equipment.

Students treated for burns after science accident

Emma Marti
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
On Thursday, two students of Habersham Ninth Grade Academy were hospitalized after being burnt during an activity in science. One of the students was released from the hospital the same day of the incident while the other was released two days later.
Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett fires a 3-pointer against Shiloh earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett fires a 3-pointer against Shiloh earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Raider basketball teams face Lanier in huge regional battle

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Habersham Central's boys and girls basketball teams hosted Lanier Tuesday night after press time in what were key games in their seasons as the final week of the regular season continues.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, February 3, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from Feb. 3-9. Habersham County Airport Commission 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 6, in the county administration building at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville.
This behemoth trash grinder can eat 150 tons per hour and takes $2,000 just to move from one site to another. DOUG OLIVER/Submitted

This behemoth trash grinder can eat 150 tons per hour and takes $2,000 just to move from one site to another. DOUG OLIVER/Submitted

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A monster solution?

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 3, 2023
Solutions are rarely in as abundant a supply as problems, but two local men are ready to offer Habersham County a solution to its landfill problem if the leaders are willing.
Habersham Medical Center will merge with Northeast Georgia Health Systems on July 1. FILE

Habersham Medical Center will merge with Northeast Georgia Health Systems on July 1. FILE

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Hospital streamlining services to save cash

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 3, 2023
Habersham Medical Center is working toward a merger with Northeast Georgia Health Systems  on July 1, but to get there, the hospital plans to make a few adjustments to its services.
Michael Dunagan plays the piano alongside Jeff Kozyra on the cajón as patrons (from left) Cona Rider, Virginia Ross, Phyllis York, Peggy Jackson and Myra Hemphill gather around. SUBMITTED

Michael Dunagan plays the piano alongside Jeff Kozyra on the cajón as patrons (from left) Cona Rider, Virginia Ross, Phyllis York, Peggy Jackson and Myra Hemphill gather around. SUBMITTED

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Just winging the music

John Dills
Friday, February 3, 2023
Michael Dunagan is now playing tunes for Habersham County Senior Center after spending his life in finance and banking. Dunagan, a Hall County native and brother of the late First Lady Sandra Deal, enjoys spending his time with family and at the senior center spreading joy.
Fowler's book comes out March 1 and will be available on Amazon.

Fowler's book comes out March 1 and will be available on Amazon.

‘Worst’ birthday party leads to fun for kids

News Staff
Friday, February 3, 2023
Clarkesville author Jason Fowler has penned his second book, a children’s story called “Max and the No Good, Rotten, Worst Birthday Party of All Time.”
Sheriff Joey Terrell makes a presentation Friday while County Manager Alicia Vaughn (left), Commissioner Bruce Palmer (right) and Chairman Ty Akins listen. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Sheriff Joey Terrell makes a presentation Friday while County Manager Alicia Vaughn (left), Commissioner Bruce Palmer (right) and Chairman Ty Akins listen. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Terrell makes latest plea for new jail

John Dills
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Sheriff Joey Terrell and Col. Murray Kogod presented their concerns about the future of the jail to the Habersham County Commissioners at their retreat Friday.