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Donald Tench of Demorest, a veteran of the Korean War, was part of the original Grant-Reeves Honor Guard more than a half-century ago. He still makes himself available to serve even though he is “retired.” MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Donald Tench of Demorest, a veteran of the Korean War, was part of the original Grant-Reeves Honor Guard more than a half-century ago. He still makes himself available to serve even though he is “retired.” MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Guard gets its due Honors

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
After they have honored so many servicemen and women, it was time for the Grant-Reeves Veterans Honor Guard to get some kudos of their own.
Guns, drugs and cash were seized from a Baldwin home where five were arrested on drug and weapons charges. ARDEO/Submitted

Guns, drugs and cash were seized from a Baldwin home where five were arrested on drug and weapons charges. ARDEO/Submitted

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Baldwin drug house busted

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
A Baldwin home under surveillance by law enforcement for weeks was searched last week, resulting in five arrests on drug-related charges. On Aug.
Marlana Kennedy (middle) smiles as she receives her DAISY Award from nursing Director Valerie Lewis and CEO Tyler WIlliams. Cinnamon buns are the signature food of the award, based on its foundation’s namesake. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Marlana Kennedy (middle) smiles as she receives her DAISY Award from nursing Director Valerie Lewis and CEO Tyler WIlliams. Cinnamon buns are the signature food of the award, based on its foundation’s namesake. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Habersham nurse earns DAISY Award

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
They had to trick her to keep it a surprise, but it was worth it. Habersham Medical Center nurse Marlana Kennedy walked into the board room at the hospital Tuesday morning to find many of her friends and colleagues waiting to present her with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Senior Communications Officer Summer Anderson works the lines at Habersham County’s E-911 Center. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Senior Communications Officer Summer Anderson works the lines at Habersham County’s E-911 Center. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habersham E-911 turns 30

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Last week marked the 30-year anniversary of Habersham County’s E-911 system, which received more than 400,000 calls last year.

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Pilgrim Ministries defends itself in wrongful death suit

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Attorneys for Pilgrim Ministries have submitted an answer in Habersham County Superior Court to plaintiff Tina G. Lindsey, who filed a wrongful death lawsuit after her son Patrick Drew Lindsey died by suicide while in the custody and care of the Clarkesville-based non-profit in early April.
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Community calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Clarkesville Sip & Stroll: The next Sip & Stroll is Friday, Sept. 2, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Downtown Clarkesville entertainment district. This recurring event will take place on the first Friday of every month through October.
Shown from left are Nylah McDonald, owner Dana Pardue, Gracie Johnson, and Savana Miller of Alabaster’s Tea. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Shown from left are Nylah McDonald, owner Dana Pardue, Gracie Johnson, and Savana Miller of Alabaster’s Tea. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Alabaster’s continues to brew

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Offering a variety of teas and coffees isn’t the only thing that Dana Pardue, owner of Alabaster’s Tea Bar in Demorest, hopes to bring into the community as she expands her business with a relocation to Cornelia and a new location in Clarkesville.
Hannah Odum and the Lady Raiders faced Shiloh at home Tuesday night. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Hannah Odum and the Lady Raiders faced Shiloh at home Tuesday night. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Lady Raider teams in key regional clashes

News Staff
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
   Habersham Central's softball team was rained out Tuesday and will host Shiloh for a region doubleheader at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Wednesday.    The Lady Raider volleyball team beat Shiloh 25-6, 25-6 and fell to Lanier 25-27, 17-25 in regional matches on the road Tuesday night against Lanier and Shiloh.
Piedmont University President James Mellichamp has faced many accusations in the Wainberg v. Piedmont University lawsuit. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Piedmont University President James Mellichamp has faced many accusations in the Wainberg v. Piedmont University lawsuit. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Mellichamp hit with more accusations

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 26, 2022
Revelations have emerged from an onslaught of federal court documents filed in early August in the Wainberg v. Piedmont University case, naming President James Mellichamp as party to more alleged misconduct.