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Mt. Airy had its largest crowd ever for a public meeting Wednesday night, with overflow seats being set up in the foyer of city hall. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Mt. Airy had its largest crowd ever for a public meeting Wednesday night, with overflow seats being set up in the foyer of city hall. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Citizens say no to development plan

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 20, 2023
It was looking like Wednesday was going to be a long night in Mt. Airy, with more than 100 people gathered in an unprecedented opposition to a proposed development in town.

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TFS has its super STAR student

Emma Marti
Friday, January 20, 2023
Tallulah Falls School has one of its all-time great STAR students on its hands in William “Trey” Greene, who achieved the highest SAT scored in school history. When Greene wants to reflect on this recent experience, he goes back to the day of the SAT.

Highway 365 back to its old dangerous ways

John Dills
Friday, January 20, 2023
Traversing Georgia Highway 365 is a daily occurrence for most Habersham County drivers. It is often the fastest way to get from one city to the next and a reliable option when traveling outside of county lines.
Lt. Matt Wurtz helps Deputy Victoria Hopper through the emergency window of a school bus while Lt. Travis Jarrell assists with the training exercise Wednesday morning. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

Lt. Matt Wurtz helps Deputy Victoria Hopper through the emergency window of a school bus while Lt. Travis Jarrell assists with the training exercise Wednesday morning. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

School bus drivers, SROs train in scenarios

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 20, 2023
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office hosted training for school bus drivers and school resource officers (SROs) on Wednesday and Thursday to prepare them for various emergency scenarios.
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Hospital in the black for December

News Staff
Friday, January 20, 2023
Habersham Medical Center is beginning its transition into North Georgia Health System. CEO Tyler Williams said Tuesday that several internal meetings have taken place and employees’ questions are being answered “in an open and transparent fashion.”

Youth baseball, softball registration available online

News Staff
Friday, January 20, 2023
Registration for the 2023 spring baseball and softball seasons runs through Feb. 6. The Habersham County Recreation Department has absorbed the baseball and softball program and will be distributing registration information throughout the month.

Best of Habersham County Readers' Choice Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Readers of The Northeast Georgian know what they like, and we want to share your opinions with the world. Voting for THE BEST OF HABERSHAM COUNTY will be held for the next 3 weeks. Winners will be announced in a special section to publish Feb 24.
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.

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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.