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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.
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.
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.
Piedmont University President Marshall Criser grabs a coffee to chat at the Temperance House in Demorest on Wednesday. KATIE TUCKER/Staff

Piedmont University President Marshall Criser grabs a coffee to chat at the Temperance House in Demorest on Wednesday. KATIE TUCKER/Staff

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Criser looks to merge university, community

Emma Marti
Friday, January 6, 2023
The backdrop of the Demorest community helped bring Piedmont University its newest president. Piedmont University named Marshall Criser its new president in December, but it was fate that brought his much-traveled journey here.
Melinda Jenkins (left) is shown with her daughter Madison. NANCY RENNELS/Submitted

Melinda Jenkins (left) is shown with her daughter Madison. NANCY RENNELS/Submitted

Jenkins recognized for service to school system

News Staff
Friday, January 6, 2023
Habersham County Schools said goodbye to a valuable member of their team at the end of 2022, as longtime administrative assistant Melinda Jenkins announced her retirement. “Melinda Jenkins has given 12 years to that little office,” Superintendent Matthew Cooper said.