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Cornelia Police interviews Mary Leigh Sheriff-Welborn (left) at the scene of a Sept. 3 shooting. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Cornelia Police interviews Mary Leigh Sheriff-Welborn (left) at the scene of a Sept. 3 shooting. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Cornelia parking lot shooter gets misdemeanor

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The woman responsible for the gunfire at an incident in Cornelia on Sept. 3 was arrested on a misdemeanor charge after investigation by Cornelia Police.
Students at Fairview Elementary who needed shoes were fitted and given a free pair of shoes along with socks thanks to donations made from The Habersham Rotary Club. SUBMITTED

Students at Fairview Elementary who needed shoes were fitted and given a free pair of shoes along with socks thanks to donations made from The Habersham Rotary Club. SUBMITTED

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Rotary kicks off program for Fairview students

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
An anonymous donation from The Habersham Rotary Club helped kick off a new service project that has put over 60 students at Fairview Elementary School in a brand new pair of shoes.
Cristina Irizarry holds up a copy of one of her current favorite children’s books “Oona,” by Kelly DiPucchio, about a little mermaid who is searching for a special treasure. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Cristina Irizarry holds up a copy of one of her current favorite children’s books “Oona,” by Kelly DiPucchio, about a little mermaid who is searching for a special treasure. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Youth coordinator works toward diversity, inclusion

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
New to Habersham County, Cristina Irizarry is excited to join the Cornelia Habersham County Library as their Youth Services Coordinator and help curate a space for all community members to feel welcomed and wanted. “Libraries should be for everybody, not just for a select group,” Irizarry said.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Train documentary showing Saturday night: Cornelia: A Train Town, a video documentary produced by Peter Madruga, will be shown Saturday, Sept. 17 from 6-8 p.m. and again Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2-4 p.m. at The Common Ground, 643 Irvin Street, Cornelia. Admission is free but seating is limited.
Jorja Baker (left) and Jimena Vera (right) laugh as they swing in circles at the fair. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Jorja Baker (left) and Jimena Vera (right) laugh as they swing in circles at the fair. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair opened Sept. 9 and it will run through Saturday, ending with the rodeo Friday and Saturday nights.The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair opened Sept. 9 and it will run through Saturday, ending with the rodeo Friday and Saturday nights.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Sept. 7-12, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

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Baldwin approves millage rate increase

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Baldwin City Council voted at its regular meeting Monday to raise the millage rate, a 37 percent increase council members have spent months weighing against intermittent public opposition and their own reluctance to raise taxes amid global inflation and what some describe as a state of nationwide...

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Jarrell leaving Mt. Airy as town manager, chief

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Mt. Airy Town Manager and Police Chief Tim Jarrell will be scaling back his responsibilities with the town and will resign as town manager on Oct. 10. Jarrell is “on call 24 hours a day for the police, water and street departments,” as he said in a letter to the Town Council on Monday night.
Rabun County’s Jacie McCall is tagged out at second base during a steal attempt on Aug. 24 by Habersham Central’s Jayden Thomas. LUKE MOREY/CNI News Service

Rabun County’s Jacie McCall is tagged out at second base during a steal attempt on Aug. 24 by Habersham Central’s Jayden Thomas. LUKE MOREY/CNI News Service

Lady Raiders travel for major region showdowns

News Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
   Habersham Central's softball and volleyball teams had big games on the road Tuesday night.    The Lady Raider volleyball team had a huge night with two key regional wins over Gainesville (25-21, 15-25, 15-11) and Apalachee (25-13, 25-14).