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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
The following public meetings are scheduled from Dec. 2-8. Habersham County Airport Commission 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, Dec. 5, in the county administration building at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville.
Piedmont University named a new president Friday.

Piedmont University named a new president Friday.

Piedmont taps new president to replace Mellichamp

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Piedmont University has named Marshall Criser, former chancellor of Florida’s university system, as its next president.    “We are really excited about Marshall Criser as our new president. He is innovative, smart, and brings a long list of accomplishments as a university and corporate leader.
George Bailey, played by David Oppenheimer, celebrates his life with his hands in the air. ZACH TAYLOR/Submitted

George Bailey, played by David Oppenheimer, celebrates his life with his hands in the air. ZACH TAYLOR/Submitted

It's a Wonderful Life

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Habersham Community Theater will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” in eight shows over the next two weeks. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
Elliot Rudeseal gets ready for his at-bat during a Habersham youth baseball game last season. Habersham County is taking over the operation of the league this year. FILE

Elliot Rudeseal gets ready for his at-bat during a Habersham youth baseball game last season. Habersham County is taking over the operation of the league this year. FILE

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County ponders major recreation overhaul

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 2, 2022
Habersham County Recreation Director Brooke Whitmire went into Thursday’s special-called county commission meeting hoping to get a clearer response from the board about her proposal to dramatically expand her department.
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Florida fugitive stopped with drugs, stolen gun

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 2, 2022
Two Florida men were stopped by Georgia State Patrol the night before Thanksgiving and allegedly found with drugs and a stolen pistol. Just after 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 23, Trooper Austin Gregg observed a Ford Edge speeding on Highway 441 near Victory Home Lane in Tallulah Falls.
Kiara Mealor of Jack Bradley Agency and Rebecca Glaze with the Family Resource Center organize coats donated as part of a coat and sock drive at Common Ground in Cornelia on Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Kiara Mealor of Jack Bradley Agency and Rebecca Glaze with the Family Resource Center organize coats donated as part of a coat and sock drive at Common Ground in Cornelia on Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County businesses give to those in need

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 2, 2022
Christmas is a few weeks away, but plenty of folks in Habersham County were well into the spirit of giving early this year. The Jack Bradley Agency partnered with the Family Resource Center for a sock and coat drive this week to help those in need at this holiday season.
From left are John Mather, NGTC Alumni Association director, and Jeff Miller, NGTC Alumni Career Achievement winner. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

From left are John Mather, NGTC Alumni Association director, and Jeff Miller, NGTC Alumni Career Achievement winner. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

North Georgia Tech honors distinguished alumni

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Alumni Association announced the 2022 Alumni Award recipients during the college’s alumni homecoming.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
City Christmas events in Habersham Through Dec. 31 – Christmas Lights Spectacular – 6-11 p.m. each night through New Year’s Eve at Cornelia City Park. Free drive-thru event.
Elliot Rudeseal gets ready for his at-bat during a Habersham youth baseball game last season. Habersham County is taking over the operation of the league this year.

Elliot Rudeseal gets ready for his at-bat during a Habersham youth baseball game last season. Habersham County is taking over the operation of the league this year.

Thursday night's special-called County Commission meeting

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Habersham County's Board of Commissioners passed their county pay study Thursday night, providing countywide raises for their employees, much to the delight of the dozens of them who attended in a packed-house meeting.
The workers at the Habersham County Landfill have their work cut out for them, as the cells are filling up fast. JOHN DILLS/Staff

The workers at the Habersham County Landfill have their work cut out for them, as the cells are filling up fast. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Trash of the tightens

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Habersham County cannot afford to wait around until there is nowhere else for trash to go. The county landfill is filling up exponentially faster than predicted less than a decade ago, and it is now projected to possibly run out of space by early 2024.