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First-ever Hispanic Festival forms bridge toward inclusion

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 16, 2022
As part of the celebrations leading into the 50th Anniversary of The Habersham County Historical Society, the society is proud to host the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Cornelia during the traditional Big Red Apple Festival. The first-of-its-kind festival will be held on Sat.

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Baldwin: Tax hike in city’s best interest

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 16, 2022
Baldwin City Council voted at its regular meeting Monday to raise the millage rate by 37 percent, and the city’s leaders sought to reassure residents the increase was intended to resolve financial issues prolonged by mistakes made by elected officials in the past.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
The following public meetings are scheduled from Sept. 16-22 Habersham County Commission: 6 p.m. regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 19, at the county courthouse in Clarkesville, 295 Llewellyn Street. Hospital Authority of Habersham County: 6:30 p.m. regular meeting, Tuesday, Sept.
Firefighters Wesley Stubbs, Nick Davis, Tim Nunnally, Demorest Chief Jonathon Knight, and Cpt. Kevin Roy take a somber moment to remember their colleague Garrett Resier at a memorial service Wednesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Firefighters Wesley Stubbs, Nick Davis, Tim Nunnally, Demorest Chief Jonathon Knight, and Cpt. Kevin Roy take a somber moment to remember their colleague Garrett Resier at a memorial service Wednesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Community honors Reiser’s ‘last call’

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 16, 2022
A procession of 40-plus emergency vehicles, lights flashing, passed through the intersection of two fire engines on Highway 441 in Cornelia, their ladders erected high above the road to resemble St.
The Tallulah Falls Railway Engine No. 78 steams through on Nov. 3, 1946. The railroad helped give birth to the City of Cornelia. PETER MADRUGA/Submitted

The Tallulah Falls Railway Engine No. 78 steams through on Nov. 3, 1946. The railroad helped give birth to the City of Cornelia. PETER MADRUGA/Submitted

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‘Train Town’ documentary pulling into the station

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 16, 2022
After a successful premiere in July, “Cornelia: A Train Town” will have two additional showings in the upcoming weeks, giving the community more chances to learn about the history of how the city came to be.
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Piedmont recruiter connects with Hispanic students

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 16, 2022
   As Gabriel Gutierrez travels across state lines speaking with Hispanic high school students about the possibility of attending college, he hopes his story is able to resonate with them and help continue to increase diversity at Piedmont University.
LeslieAnn Khoury plays Kimberly Davis in the independent film “Mirror Madness.” CARSON SPRINKLE/Submitted

LeslieAnn Khoury plays Kimberly Davis in the independent film “Mirror Madness.” CARSON SPRINKLE/Submitted

‘Mirror Madness’ comes to Clarkesville

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
A team of ambitious young filmmakers and actors are bringing their best movie work to downtown Clarkesville next week. A cast of locally well-known actors star in “Mirror Madness,” a short film by Demorest filmmaker and photographer Carson Sprinkle.
Habersham Central's Emma Forester fires to the plate against Franklin County earlier this season. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI photo

Habersham Central's Emma Forester fires to the plate against Franklin County earlier this season. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI photo

Lady Raiders battle as season heats up

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
   Habersham Central's softball team hosted a key game in region play Thursday against Apalachee, falling 11-0 to the first place team.    The Lady Raider volleyball team (14-9) went on the road for a non-region tri-match.
Queen Elizabeth II converses with two children at a jubilee event in 2002. The longtime monarch passed away Sept. 8 at the age of 96 after seven decades as queen. ANYA TAYLOR/Submitted

Queen Elizabeth II converses with two children at a jubilee event in 2002. The longtime monarch passed away Sept. 8 at the age of 96 after seven decades as queen. ANYA TAYLOR/Submitted

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Great Britain, Australia ‘shocked’ by queen’s death

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The world was shaken Thursday afternoon with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, as folks mourned a great leader who reigned for seven decades.