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Clockwise from left, Melissa Williams, Dr. Stuart Sanders, Habersham Medical Center CEO Tyler Williams and Stevie Williams converse at HMC’s fundraiser event Thursday night at Yonah Vineyard in White County. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Community gets fancy for hospital fundraiser

Brian Wellmeier

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Father Damien Trudeau prepares the altar to host a funeral mass at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Alto. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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‘You’ve touched a lot of lives’

Amaris E. Rodriguez

Friday, July 29, 2022

St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church in Alto has welcomed a new priest, Father Damien Trudeau, who is now calling Habersham County home after serving on mission in South Africa.

Roxy, the award-winning Habersham Sheriff’s Office explosives K9, went through all the computer labs at North Georgia Tech on Monday and found nothing. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Bomb threats go silent for now

Matthew Osborne

Friday, July 29, 2022

The bomb threats against colleges in Georgia stopped Wednesday, at least for the time being.

Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn (right) makes a presentation to the county commission and the Tallulah Falls Town Council on Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Art of the deal

Matthew Osborne

Friday, July 29, 2022

When Tuesday’s contentious meeting between Habersham County and Tallulah Falls ended, it looked like the chances of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) on the Roads & Bridges SPLOST plan were dead.

Piedmont President James Mellichamp presided over summer graduation last week. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Mellichamp still in charge at Piedmont

Matthew Osborne

Friday, July 29, 2022

Piedmont University seems set on keeping President James Mellichamp in control of the school to begin the fall semester. Mellichamp announced his retirement this summer, but he said he would remain until a permanent successor was chosen.

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Public meetings

News Staff

Friday, July 29, 2022

The following public meetings are scheduled from Aug. 1-7. Habersham County Airport Commission 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, Aug. 1, in the county administration building at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville. Clarkesville City Council 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug.

Benefit bass tourney moved to new location

News Staff

Friday, July 29, 2022

The location of a bass fishing tournament, intended to raise funds for Demorest firefighter for 22-year-old Garrett Reiser and his family, has been changed. The boat ramp for those participating in the fundraiser will now be located at Tugaloo State Park mega ramp at 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd.

Deputies clear the hallway at Habersham Central during active shooter drill Thursday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habersham deputies conduct active school shooter drills

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, July 29, 2022

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office held an active shooter drill at Habersham Central High School, just a week before classes are expected to start up Friday, Aug. 5. Thursday’s drill, led by Lt.

Family Support Specialist Campbell Weidemeier works a station at a resource fair at Hope Center in Toccoa. MELANIE ALLEN/Submitted

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FRC program makes strides for mothers

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, July 29, 2022

Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia (FRC) announced significant improvements in the security of young mothers and their children due to its latest program, Health Families America, a crucial resource for education, support and information to potentially at-risk youth tasked with the new...

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Plenty of time for Sergeants

News Staff

Friday, July 29, 2022

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office announced the promotion of Deputy Brittany Hallman and Deputy Paul Kent to the position of Sergeant. Both will serve as Sergeants over School Resource Officers. The deputies are shown with Sheriff Joey Terrell.