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Shown are Church Treasurer Alta Moseley and Pastor Joyce Acree (left) presenting Nix and Bagheera with $3,000 to aid in transportation of dogs. ALTA MOSELY/Submitted

Shown are Church Treasurer Alta Moseley and Pastor Joyce Acree (left) presenting Nix and Bagheera with $3,000 to aid in transportation of dogs. ALTA MOSELY/Submitted

Donation to animal shelter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Demorest Methodist Congregational Federated Church recently continued its mission of outreach to the community by presenting a check for $3,000 to the Habersham County Animal shelter to aid in the relocation of animals who could be placed in other states, rather than remaining in our...
Baby Boy Esteban was welcomed to the world Sunday by mother Andrea Arriaga, father Jose Arriaga Frias, and midwife Brittany Barron, CNM, at Habersham Medical Center. HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER/Submitted

Baby Boy Esteban was welcomed to the world Sunday by mother Andrea Arriaga, father Jose Arriaga Frias, and midwife Brittany Barron, CNM, at Habersham Medical Center. HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER/Submitted

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New year’s baby born on time to Cornelia family

John Dills
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Habersham Medical Center welcomed a bright new face Sunday afternoon, as the first baby of the new year was born. Esteban, son of Andrea Arriaga and Jose Arriage Frias, was born at 1:31 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Brittany Barron, CNM, delivered baby Esteban.

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High-speed chases lead to death, arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Just after midnight Tuesday morning, a one-car crash claimed the life of a 34-year-old Gainesville man who was fleeing from law enforcement. A Habersham County Sheriff’s deputy observed a 2012 Toyota Camry cross the white line on Highway 365 in the early morning hours Tuesday.

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County hopes lawsuit appeal will drop

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Habersham County is still working to end the legal saga with former human resources director Vinitha Robinson. Robinson’s initial lawsuit filed against the county for alleged racial discrimination in 2020 was defeated in September 2022, but she immediately filed an appeal representing herself.
Shown is a rabid cat that was put down at the Habersham County Animal Shelter after exhibiting signs of rabies. HABERSHAM COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL/Submitted

Shown is a rabid cat that was put down at the Habersham County Animal Shelter after exhibiting signs of rabies. HABERSHAM COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL/Submitted

Habersham County sees sixth rabies case of 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
A rabid cat was captured last week in Clarkesville and euthanized, marking the sixth and final case of rabies in Habersham County for 2022.
Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett dishes to a teammate during the Battle of the Borders tournament.

Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett dishes to a teammate during the Battle of the Borders tournament.

Raiders open regional play at Shiloh

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Habersham Central's basketball teams opened their regional season on the road Tuesday night at Shiloh after press time for the midweek edition, and both ran into close games.
The Rev. Billy Burrell did his final “Sunshine Melodies” broadcast on July 1 before retiring at age 92. FILE

The Rev. Billy Burrell did his final “Sunshine Melodies” broadcast on July 1 before retiring at age 92. FILE

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2022 was filled with heroes, challenges

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 30, 2022
They say there is no good news or bad news, just news. But in 2022, there was plenty of good news to smile about in between the less pleasant things.
Habersham County Firefighter Isaac Koshiol scrubs the front of the firetruck at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road after returning from a call Thursday morning. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Habersham County Firefighter Isaac Koshiol scrubs the front of the firetruck at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road after returning from a call Thursday morning. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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County denied SAFER grant for firefighters

John Dills
Friday, December 30, 2022
While Habersham County is discussing a bevy of other concerns, another issue has just taken its claim on 2023’s agenda as the new year approaches. The application for the SAFER Grant, which would fund Habersham County an additional 21 firefighters for the next three years, was denied.